Brody Taylor. Troy McBride, Brody Taylor, Phineas Hester and Dylan Crossley. FOR the second consecutive year, Brody Taylor has reached the finals of the Rotary Public Speaking Awards. This annual competition involves a four-tiered process: club, area, semi-finals, and finals. The 2025 finals will take place in Coffs Harbour on November 22, with four students […]
Sami Bayly and Amelia Butchers.
Sami Bayly and Amelia Butchers. St Joseph’s students bring the story to life. St JOSEPH’S Primary School students launched their new literary work, “Fire in the Tops”, on Monday, 10 November. Supported by author and illustrator Sami Bayly, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participated in both writing and illustrating the book. Principal Amy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FRESH from competing in the Lift The Load Challenge, raising almost $2000, Barrington’s Adrian Rovere is diving straight into Movember. Both these initiatives raise money for men’s health issues. Movember is a global movement raising funds to tackle issues such as prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Aside from making a donation […]
