January 4, 2026

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Gloucester Australia Day celebration set to celebrate community spirit Margery Phair and Christine Bolton at the CWA refreshment table at last year’s event.
Regional

Gloucester Australia Day celebration set to celebrate community spirit

GLOUCESTER’S annual Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Gloucester Showground on Monday, 26 January 2026. The community-run event is supported by the voluntary efforts of individuals, service clubs and local businesses and organised by the Gloucester Australia Day Committee. Festivities commence in the showground’s undercover function area with a free breakfast available from […]

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New ideas to relieve ‘bed block’ in public hospitals
Gloucester District

New ideas to relieve ‘bed block’ in public hospitals

PALLIATIVE Care Australia (PCA), the peak body for palliative care in Australia, has suggested ideas on how to relieve “bed block” in public hospitals in its 2026 Federal Budget submission. PCA CEO Camilla Rowland said palliative care is a practical, compassionate way to free up hospital beds while giving people the care they need at […]

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Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website The rain radar and weather map were at the top of the Bureau’s list of fixes. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
Government

Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website

THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]

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Trivia nights bring Gloucester community together
Community

Trivia nights bring Gloucester community together

TRIVIA nights trace their roots to the pub quiz, a mainstay of British pubs since the early 1950s. The board game Trivial Pursuit, released in 1981, sparked further interest in quiz-based competition and paved the way for trivia nights to become a cultural phenomenon. Their cost-effectiveness, inclusivity, and team-based format have made trivia nights ideal […]

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Family Fun Day supports Angel Tree Australia The Family Fun Day offered a range of activities for young and old.
Local News

Family Fun Day supports Angel Tree Australia

LOCALS enjoyed a day of art, craft and entertainment at a Family Fun Day held at the Gloucester Baptist Church on Saturday, 22 November. Organiser Francis Wood said the purpose was to raise funds for Angel Tree Australia. Run by Prison Fellowship Australia, Angel Tree works with churches and volunteers to purchase and deliver Christmas […]

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Plum pudding, anyone? Val Pritchard, Claire Reynolds, Jeanette Murray, Cheryl Farley, Leonie Benson and Catherine Wright at Ronda’s kitchen.
Local News

Plum pudding, anyone?

SERVICE clubs like Gloucester Quota are always looking for creative ways to raise funds. In 1991 Quotarian Margaret Andrews suggested making and selling Christmas puddings to fundraise and support the club’s service goals. Fellow members agreed and they hired the Gloucester Bowling Club kitchen, brought in an electric copper, and got cracking. “We made 30 […]

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Learning how to stay safe in heatwaves Health bodies have lots of tips for staying safe in heatwave conditions.
Regional

Learning how to stay safe in heatwaves

HEAT can kill. That’s the message from the Red Cross and Health Direct as we face the prospect of heatwave conditions over the summer months. According to the Institute of Health and Welfare there were 2.143 hospital admissions related to extreme heat between 2019 and 2022. These included 348 patients from New South Wales, 410 […]

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NSW Government releases report to guide primary industries to lower emissions The report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors including livestock production, dairy, fisheries, cropping, horticulture, and forestry. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Regional

NSW Government releases report to guide primary industries to lower emissions

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a report to guide farmers and primary industries so they can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining or enhancing productivity and sustainability. The NSW Land and Primary Industries Low Emissions Options Report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors […]

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Free dog-friendly camping from coast to high country Free camping is available at Chichester State Forest, near Dungog. Photo: NSW State Forests.
Local News

Free dog-friendly camping from coast to high country

NSW State Forests are open for free, pet‑friendly camping from the coast to the high country. There are almost 500 State Forests and many offer camping facilities where dogs, under their owner’s control, are welcome. Campfires are also permitted, outside of fire bans. “State Forests are a fabulous resource for the community,” Manager Tourism and […]

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Trial to reduce hours at Stroud customer service point and library Stroud Customer Service Point and Library.
Local News

Trial to reduce hours at Stroud customer service point and library

MIDCOAST Council will trial reduced hours of operation at the Stroud Customer Service Point and Library. From 5 January, the service will open from Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 12pm each week for a three-month period. According to Council, the aim of the trial is to align opening hours with service usage by the community. […]

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