A NEW honour board dedicated to previous captains and life members was unveiled at the last meeting of Wards River Rural Fire Service (RFS). Previous captains Lorraine Bruce and Darby Melmeth were present, alongside current captain Sean Raynes. Darby shared stories and photos of his time as captain, when the firefighting unit was a simple […]
Liam Mowbray. Photo: Angus Australia.
BARRINGTON’S Liam Mowbray has been announced as one of seven participants in Cattle Australia’s 2025-26 National Beef Leaders (NBL) program. Liam is a cattle veterinarian, Angus breeder, and a Research and Development Specialist at Angus Australia. Based in the Barrington area, Liam works with producers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to deliver genetic research outcomes and […]
Politicians, Jetstar and Airport representatives announce the new route.
IN A boost for the region’s global connectivity, Jetstar has introduced a new flight service from Newcastle to Singapore, via Bali. From 29 March 2026, Jetstar will operate direct services between Newcastle and Bali on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with all four weekly Jetstar flights to continue on to Singapore, via a 90-minute stop […]
Posties set off from the starting line at Nabiac. Photo: supplied.
Posties set off from the starting line at Nabiac. Photo: supplied. Nabiac Public School gets the first cheque of the ride. Photo: supplied. NEARLY 100 riders set off on Sunday 2 November for the 12th annual Variety Postie Bike Dash. The six-day charity ride aims to raise $400,000 to help regional children […]
THE YEAR 1932 was one of the most momentous in the history of modern Australia. It was the year that saw the controversial opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the birth of the ABC, the death of Phar Lap, the dismissal of NSW Premier Jack Lang by the Governor, the start of cricket’s bodyline series, […]
A NEW program has been launched to support local recovery efforts after the devastating May 2025 floods. Funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, the program aims to strengthen the region’s ability to recover through community-led action, partnerships, practical support and the funding of a Community Recovery Officer at MidCoast Council. MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable […]
A fundraising concert has been organised for Gloucester woman Chloe Haynes.
A FUNDRAISING concert has been organised for Gloucester woman Chloe Haynes, following a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Chloe is a former Captain of Gloucester High School and a keen drama student who played a major role in the school’s 2013 production of Hairspray. In response to her diagnosis, former Gloucester High peers have organised a […]
Librarian Marion Corbett.
THE Gloucester Library is doing its bit to help alleviate cost-of-living pressures, offering a diverse range of free information and entertainment resources. While libraries historically have been hubs of learning, today’s libraries provide so much more. In addition to books, DVDs, daily newspapers and information provided by many organisations including MidCoast Council, there is a […]
Blake being congratulated by instructor Garry King. Photo: supplied.
FOR the first time in 25 years Gloucester Airfield was the venue for the first solo flight by a trainee pilot when 17-year-old Blake Walker recently took to the sky, watched by his nervous mum, and his instructor Garry King. Blake, who will be Gloucester High School’s captain next year with plans to study civil […]
Connections Program Officer Amber Galvin and BWNG CEO Anna Burley.
A PETITION has been launched after funding was cut to a program which supported local residents facing financial hardship. The Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) has partnered with the Salvation Army to deliver the Safety Net Program locally for the past five years. In the 2024/2025 financial year alone, BWNG’s Community Hub provided over $100,000 […]
