Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied.
Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. MEMBERS of the Gloucester Environment Group (GEG) explored the newly re-opened historic railway trail, located near the village of Wootton, during their walk on Sunday 16 August. Situated […]
GLOUCESTER recorder group, the Currawong Consort, will host Gloucester’s first recorder workshop and soiree, an event initiated by the Consort in partnership with Arts Gloucester and with support from the School of Arts. Internationally acclaimed recorder player and teacher Jo Arnott will facilitate the workshop and play at the Recorder Soiree on Saturday 29 August […]
Gloucester CWA Evening Branch at the museum. Photo: Supplied by Barbara Reichert.
THE August meeting of the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch was well attended with a few apologies from some members sick or on holidays. For the Branch’s August Cultural outing, Cultural Officer Di Mansfield arranged an outing to the Gloucester Museum for a screening of the movie “Rangle River”, which was enjoyed by all. The movie, […]
Measles often manifests with a characteristic rash and a fever that often peaks when the rash is at its worst. Photo: Physicians Premier.
PORT Stephens residents are being advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) data shows more than 80,000 Australian […]
Koalas can travel much greater distances when looking for a potential breeding partner. Picture: MidCoast Council.
DRIVERS travelling through known koala habitation zones are being urged to slow down and stay alert as the annual koala breeding season gets under way. Warmer weather signals the start of the season and there have been increased sightings of the iconic marsupials attempting to cross roads. Koalas can travel greater distances during this time, […]
Emma and Sienna both study vocational education and training in addition to other high-school subjects. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
AN increasing number of students are signing up in NSW public schools to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers. This week is National Skills Week and new National Centre for Vocational Education Research figures show that NSW vocational education and training (VET) in-school commencements increased […]
Max enjoys playing his guitar and singing. Max’s octagonal house, which he built. WHO remembers the hippie age of the early 1960s? The days when young people were attracted to flower power (symbols of peace, love and non violence); free love, communal living, organic food, natural remedies and the music from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, […]
Barrington Coast’s tourism operators take home multiple awards at 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. Photo: midcoast.nsw.gov.au
BARRINGTON Coast tourism operators have celebrated a successful night at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, taking home two gold, two silver and two bronze awards in recognition of excellence across the region’s visitor economy. The awards highlighted the diversity and quality of tourism experiences on offer throughout the MidCoast, with Gloucester businesses enjoying […]
A Blue Plaque commemorating the historic 1965 Freedom Ride advocating for Aboriginal rights. Photo: Heritage NSW.
AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]
Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific.
GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]
