MIDCOAST Council is finalising a contract to take over management of the Gloucester Holiday Park. According to a statement from Council, the existing lease for the park’s management lapsed in October 2019. The lease has continued on a month-by-month basis since then. “Council has considered various options for the future management of the park,” said […]
The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]
UPPER Hunter dog owners are being urged to be vigilant following four confirmed cases of canine parvovirus at Gloucester District Vets since Friday, 21 November. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal illness that primarily affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs. The virus is extremely resilient and can survive in the environment for many months […]
GLOUCESTER is set to receive a number of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as a result of grants from the NSW Government to both local councils and companies, including Woolworths. MidCoast Council is set to receive 10 more EV charging stations. The State Government has indicated the chargers will be installed along well-known road […]
The walkers at the Ted Baker Lookout.
AFTER tackling Peppers Mountain at Stroud Road earlier this year, Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers took on the challenge, for their last walk of 2025, to scale another local peak – Bulahdelah mountain, also known as Alum Mountain. The mountain, which was once the site of an alum mine, is now State Forest. The “Australian Alum […]
News Of The Area reporter Bob Teoh pointing out John (left) and Bob (right).
A SIMPLE but heartwarming hello and wide grin has brought about a friendship spanning 79 years and two countries. Bob Atley recalls his family moving to Invercargill in New Zealand when he was six. Soon after, John Stanway, who lived on the same street, came up to say “Hello” and befriended him. Their childhood years […]
THE Gloucester Prostate Cancer Support Group will host a Q&A evening at the Gloucester Bowling Club on 27 November. Starting at 6:30pm, the event aims to spread awareness and information about prostate cancer, and follows a previous question and answer night focused on radiation treatment. According to the Cancer Institute of NSW, prostate cancer is […]
Brody Taylor. Troy McBride, Brody Taylor, Phineas Hester and Dylan Crossley. FOR the second consecutive year, Brody Taylor has reached the finals of the Rotary Public Speaking Awards. This annual competition involves a four-tiered process: club, area, semi-finals, and finals. The 2025 finals will take place in Coffs Harbour on November 22, with four students […]
Sami Bayly and Amelia Butchers.
Sami Bayly and Amelia Butchers. St Joseph’s students bring the story to life. St JOSEPH’S Primary School students launched their new literary work, “Fire in the Tops”, on Monday, 10 November. Supported by author and illustrator Sami Bayly, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participated in both writing and illustrating the book. Principal Amy […]
Gloucester High School Captains Blake Walker and Brodie Taylor address the audience. Gloucester RSL sub-Branch Secretary John Salter and retired RAN submariner Neil Toplis. GLOUCESTER RSL sub-Branch hosted a solemn Remembrance Day commemoration on Tuesday, 11 November, honouring the sacrifices of those who have served in wars and conflicts past. Remembrance Day has its origins […]
