Gloucester RFS is always on call. A Manning River turtle. Photo: NSW Dept Climate Change, Energy & Environment. Sustainable ecosystems require people to act mindfully. THE Gloucester Show on 20-21 March will feature a “Sustainability Corner”, where locals can learn what it takes to build a resilient community. Gloucester Transitions approached the show committee with […]
Recycling the focus of first Gloucester Garden Club meeting of 2026
GLOUCESTER Garden Club members took part in a comprehensive discussion on recycling and waste management at their first meeting for 2026. Guest speaker Jessie Summerville, the Water Resilience Officer with MidCoast Council, highlighted different recycling programs and what waste each bin can take. “Your recycled waste is sent to a Visy material recovery facility where […]
Gloucester locals urged to back Black Dog Ride’s One Dayer
A previous Black Dog Ride One Dayer in Gloucester. Photos: supplied. A previous Black Dog Ride One Dayer in Gloucester. Photos: supplied. WITH just days until riders hit the road, the Gloucester community is being called on to get behind locals taking part in Black Dog Ride One Dayer, helping raise funds for grassroots mental […]
Political finger pointing as pensioner slams stagnant rebates
IN August 2023, NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig announced that pensioners could apply for up to $250 in rebates on their ordinary council rates and waste charges. Further rebates of $87.50 for water rates and another $87.50 for sewerage rates, were also available. But the rebates were not new. They were introduced in […]
Gloucester Business Chamber facing existential crisis
AFTER 99 years of being an advocate for, and supporter of local businesses, the Gloucester Business Chamber is facing an existential crisis, and seems unlikely to celebrate its centenary. Despite having 37 member businesses, very few attended the Chamber’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), and there were no nominations for the positions of president, vice-president, […]
Temporary Tiri Bridge hopefully open by month’s end
THE temporary crossing solution for Tiri Bridge announced by MidCoast Council in early February is now underway, with work able to start on the bridge delivery earlier than expected. “We had enough of the material delivered to site allowing our team to get cracking on a temporary crossing using what was left of the damaged […]
Council aims to speed up road and bridge repair
MIDCOAST Council has endorsed a streamlined approach to contracting out flood repair works. Attempting to speed up the process of repairing roads and bridges, councillors at Council’s 25 February meeting voted unanimously to endorse a new procurement approach for the delivery of Essential Public Asset Reconstruction Works (EPA-RW), including the use of existing Council contractor […]
Bushwalkers ‘blown away’ by Barrington Tops views
GLOUCESTER Environment Group members undertake a bushwalk in the local area each month, with their February walk featuring highlights of the Barrington Tops. The late summer jaunt was led by Steve Robinson. “After so much hot weather, our group of 16 enjoyed visiting the alpine plateaux where temperatures were a good ten degrees cooler than […]
Speakers locked in for social justice event in Gloucester
SPEAKERS have been announced for “Hidden In Plain Sight: Connection with Purpose”, a free event showcasing the social justice programs and community organisations working in the Gloucester region. Hosted by Gloucester Transitions, the event will be held on Saturday, 7 March from 1:45-5:00pm at the Gloucester Senior Citizens Hall. The afternoon will consist of two […]
Fred Bullen and Tracey Sales combine for From The Heart exhibition
“FROM the Heart” is the third joint exhibition by Fred Bullen and Tracey Sales, currently on display at the Gloucester Gallery. About four years ago, Fred and Tracey found themselves on the sales desk roster at the Hastings Valley Fine Art Gallery. “We critiqued each other’s paintings, which was mutually beneficial, so we decided to […]
