YANCOAL has poured cold water on a suggestion that the Stratford mine might be an appropriate source of critical minerals. “Yancoal has no plans to pursue the extraction of critical minerals or REE (rare earth elements) from coal waste or to undertake any exploration for these commodities at the Stratford and Duralie sites,” a company […]
GLOUCESTER region residents are questioning whether the money raised through the development of the Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar Project will go to the community, or to MidCoast Council. Yancoal’s delayed response to community and agency submissions regarding the project can now be viewed on the NSW Planning Department’s portal, under the major projects section. […]
Gloucester VIEW Club members Vivien, Pat, Chris, Judy, Julie, Jenny, Bev, Marguerite and Judy. Photo: supplied.
VIEW clubs across Australia will celebrate 65 years of service in 2025, highlighting its lengthy commitment to improving the lives of children and young people through education. VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests, and Education of Women, is a national women’s organisation founded by The Smith Family in 1960. The aim of VIEW is to […]
Gloucester Rotary Club members of 2025. Photo: supplied.
THE Gloucester Rotary Club is proudly celebrating a significant milestone this year – 75 years of service to the local community. Since receiving its charter in 1950, the club has promoted the values of Rotary International, including service above self, fellowship, integrity, diversity, and leadership. “Rotary is a community-binding organisation,” said Denver Webb, who was […]
ABORIGINAL community members are invited to nominate for MidCoast Council’s Aboriginal Reference Group. The reference group provides an opportunity for an Aboriginal voice to guide Council on strategic decisions that affect the Aboriginal community. “The key focus of this group is to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in the MidCoast region,” Council’s Manager of Libraries, […]
MIDCOAST Council has expanded its Community Recycling Centre (CRC) Battery Collection Program, which now includes the collection of embedded batteries. Embedded batteries, which are often difficult to remove without the use of tools, can now be recycled through participating CRCs across the MidCoast region. These types of batteries are commonly found in products such as: […]
‘Bucketts of Pride’ representatives at a recent Gloucester Farmers Market.
VALENTINE’S Day 2026 will see Gloucester host its first Bucketts of Pride Festival; an event with the aim of celebrating Gloucester’s diverse community. Bucketts of Pride Gloucester is an initiative of the Gloucester Business Chamber, which is hoping the festival becomes a tourism drawcard. “This festival will be a vibrant, all-encompassing celebration of Gloucester that […]
GLOUCESTER VIEW Club is preparing for a major double celebration on Tuesday, 20 May. The event will mark 36 years of the local club supporting disadvantaged Australian students, and VIEW Australia’s 65th birthday. VIEW (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) Clubs work under the umbrella of The Smith Family and sponsor Australian students who need financial […]
The Sydney Youth Orchestra, performing in Gloucester last year.
IN 2024, the Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) performed in Gloucester on its way to a training camp in Armidale. Its members received such an enthusiastic reception from the audience of all ages that they decided to return for a repeat performance. The result is a free community concert to be held in the Gloucester High […]
Archival images of the old butter factor.
COMMERCIAL occupants of Gloucester’s “The Butter Factory” believe the building has unfulfilled potential. “There are parts of the building which would be perfect for such things as restaurants, wine bars, antique shops and galleries,” said businessowner Deborah Sheely. “It could be a great place for tourists to visit.” Crossing the railway line as you arrive […]
