MIDCOAST Council says the Manning River Underbore project remains on track, but has not ruled out water restrictions for northern parts of the MidCoast throughout October and November. The project reached a major milestone last week when a 750m pilot hole was successfully drilled under the Manning River, from Bootawa to Wingham. MidCoast Council’s Director […]
Stargazing: The young woman who wants to be first on Mars
PICTURE this: you’re 23 years old, and while most of your peers are still navigating university or working out what to do with their lives, you’ve already chosen your destiny. Not fame, not fortune – but Mars. That’s the life of Alyssa Carson, a young American who has devoted almost every waking hour to one […]
Bronze Medal winners in the pairs: Robert Heininger (director), Jim Grech, Veronica Sa-Rocha (director) and Graeme Innes. Photo: supplied
Jim among the medals in state championship
GLOUCESTER Bowling Club’s Jim Grech represented the region at the NSW/ACT Blind Bowls State Championship held locally last weekend. He competed in Category B1, “directed” by good friend and fellow bowler Rob Heininger, winning Silver in the singles and Bronze in the pairs alongside Graeme Innes from Cudgen Bowling Club. Jim was diagnosed with Stargardt’s […]
Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki.
Volunteers support flood-affected farmers at Wingham
Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. Around 40 volunteers donated their time and skills to assist eight farming families in Wingham, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Burrell Creek, Taree and Kimbriki. RURAL Aid’s Farm Recovery Event in Wingham from 7-13 […]
Stargazing: August Is the month to look up
IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it. This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years – and here in Australia, we have front-row seats. It all began […]
The NOTA needs you! News Of The Area is seeking quality writers to join the team
TELLING the incredible stories of Gloucester is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The independently-owned NOTA is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area. Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team in Gloucester. “If you have a […]
The Perseids: nature’s most dazzling night show
EVERY year around mid-August, the sky puts on one of its most spectacular performances – the Perseid meteor shower. A favourite for stargazers and amateur astronomers alike, the Perseids are famous for their brilliance, speed, and sheer number of meteors. This isn’t just a quiet trickle of falling stars – it’s a fireworks show written […]
Ghinni Ghinni Creek is a tidal waterway about nine kilometres long, connecting the Manning and Lansdowne rivers.
EPA leads removal of Ghinni Ghinni Creek debris
Ghinni Ghinni Creek is a tidal waterway about nine kilometres long, connecting the Manning and Lansdowne rivers. Ghinni Ghinni Creek is a tidal waterway about nine kilometres long, connecting the Manning and Lansdowne rivers. Ghinni Ghinni Creek is a tidal waterway about nine kilometres long, connecting the Manning and Lansdowne rivers. A SIGNIFICANT build-up of […]
Application period for Water Wiser Grants extended
INTERESTED schools, community groups and sporting organisations now have until Thursday 31 July 2025 to apply for a Water Wiser Grant. Originally due to close on Monday 30 June, MidCoast Council has extended the application period for the program by a month to account for the impact of the recent flooding. Council’s Director of Infrastructure […]
Symphonic Wind Orchestra wows Gloucester audience
WET weather did not deter an enthusiastic audience of around 160, including many children, who turned up to experience a free concert by the talented Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) last Wednesday at Gloucester High School. The SWO is part of the Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) Symphonic Orchestral Program. Established in 1973 by renowned conductor and […]
