The walking group was led by John Watts.
The walking group was led by John Watts. The Andrew Laurie lookout – which has magnificent views to the north-east towards Copeland Tops and the Buckets. ELEVEN members of the Gloucester Environment Group enjoyed a wonderful Autumn day walking around the Gloucester Tops on Sunday, 15 March. Led by John Watts, walkers combined several of […]
Part of the crowd at the Business Chamber’s public meeting.
THE future of the Gloucester Business Chamber seems no clearer after a recent public meeting. As previously reported in NOTA (11 March 2026), after 99 years the Chamber is facing likely closure. It was standing room only at the meeting on 26 March, which was organised to discuss the Chamber’s future, and to give members […]
MidCoast Council is on the lookout for residents passionate about the region’s arts and creative industries.
MIDCOAST Council is calling for nominees to join its Arts and Creative Industries Reference Group. The Reference Group was established to provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of services to support the arts and creative industries in the MidCoast region. “The Reference Group members play an important role in guiding […]
Group members will advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the local government area.
MIDCOAST Council is calling community representatives from across the region to nominate to join a Floodplain Management Reference Group. This group is designed to advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the local government area. These plans provide specific advice in relation to many different aspects in relation to […]
The crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Photo: MCC.
The crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Photo: MCC. Work has started on Bucketts Way at Mograni Creek Road. Photo: MCC. THE temporary river crossing at Tiri has opened ahead of schedule. Local traffic was allowed through on Saturday 21 March, two months earlier than planned. A 5-tonne load limit applies, which means […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes workers deserve a fair wage rise. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
LABOR has thrown its weight behind an above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers, but business groups warn the move could worsen price pressures and fuel further interest rate rises. The federal government repeated its 2025 call for a pay bump above the inflation rate in its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review. […]
The clean up begins following flooding in 2025. Photo: Council.
MIDCOAST Council is inviting community feedback on a review of its floodplain risk management studies and plans after major floods in 2021, 2022 and 2025. “MidCoast Council has in place flood risk management studies and plans, and we keep them updated. This is a requirement of the NSW Government,” said Council’s Director of Infrastructure and […]
Less pain at the power point. Interest in electric cars is rising as petrol prices soar. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP
DEMAND for second-hand electric vehicles is rising with the price of petrol, attracting more than double the number of enquiries since the fuel crisis began. But automotive experts say the record interest also extends to new vehicles and could cause delays as motorists buy electric cars still en route to Australia. Pickles released details of […]
MISSION Australia’s annual Youth Survey is open now and the national charity is urging NSW young people aged 14-19 to share their views in the largest survey of its kind in the country. Celebrating its 25th year in 2026, the Youth Survey gives young people the chance to express themselves and share their opinions on […]
THE Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety has concluded its two-year inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities. The Committee’s final report, tabled on 19 March, makes 15 recommendations. Committee Chair Edmond Atalla MP said he hopes that the inquiry will result in lasting change. “Communities in regional NSW deserve to feel […]
