Business Archives - Gloucester District News Of The Area

New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency

SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

Business, Community, Government

Renewable hub plan raises worker housing questions

The entrance to Yancoal’s proposed Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: file. A concept image of Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: Yancoal. CONCERNS have been raised about where to accommodate construction workers if a major renewable energy project goes ahead. As reported by NOTA (2/10/2024), the Stratford Coal Mine has come to the end of its useful […]

Business, Community, Government

Normal XPT services soon to return to Gloucester

AFTER a 12-month disruption, normal XPT services are due to return to Gloucester in April 2026. However, a date has still not been announced for the introduction of the new regional fleet to replace the ageing XPT fleet. NOTA reported in March 2025 that XPT train services to and from Gloucester would be significantly disrupted […]

Business, Community, Health

Generous donations help Gloucester locals doing it tough

Handing over a cheque to Amber Galvin from BWNG, Ian Shaw and Des McLure from Lodge Gloucester. Photo: supplied. Amber Galvin from BWNG with Fay and Di Relf from Gloucester Community Shop. Photo: supplied. BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group Inc. (BWNG) has received donations of $5,000 each from District 44 Masonic Charities and Gloucester Community Shop. […]

Business, Community

Gloucester businesses received a much-needed boost over holiday period

GLOUCESTER businesses received a much-needed boost, with strong trading during the recent holiday period. Accommodation Gloucester told News Of The Area that tourist bookings for the period between Christmas and New Year were on par with 2024 levels, with a strong surge in bookings immediately after New Year. This momentum continued through January and was […]

Business, Community, Event

Australian Wildlife Conservancy calls for Stroud landholders to join new Conservation Precinct

AUSTRALIAN Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is calling on private landholders in the Stroud district to join a proposed large-scale conservation precinct. The initiative aims to strengthen habitat connectivity across the region and increase protection for threatened species, including the koala and greater glider. One AWC project is the 3871-hectare Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Stroud, which […]

Business, Community, School

Local partnership brings play to life at Gloucester Pre-School

EARLIER this year MidCoast Council organised a speed networking session for Gloucester community groups. “Speed networking is a great way for community groups to quickly build connections, spark new ideas, foster a shared sense of purpose, and create partnerships that benefit the wider community,” said Jane O’Dwyer, Community Development Officer at MidCoast Council. One of […]

Business, Community, Government

Still no decision on the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub

THE NSW Government is yet to arrive at a decision to either approve or reject an application by Yancoal to convert its Stratford coal mine into a renewable energy hub. No firm date has been given as to when a final decision will be made. If approved, the project will require the construction of 660,000 […]

Business, Community

Matthew Rozynski, 9, is saving the planet one bottle at a time

FOR local nine-year-old Matthew Rozynski, recycling cans and bottles has become a passion. “I want to save the planet,” he told News Of The Area. Matthew, who has autism, is also using this passion to contribute to the local community. “When a child has autism, they become hyper-focused,” said Linda Rozynski, Matthew’s mother. “Saving the […]

Business, Community

Funding program to support Gloucester Showground infrastructure upgrade

GLOUCESTER Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Association Incorporated has secured $36,000 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, with 2025 funding for the Upper Hunter Electorate announced last week. The funds will support the Gloucester Showground infrastructure upgrade, which will put existing overhead power lines underground and relocate a building to replace an unsafe […]