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 […]
The U3A Ukulele Group performing for residents at the Mirrabooka aged care facility.
THE GLOUCESTER U3A Ukulele Group recently returned to Mirrabooka Place residential aged care home to perform for residents, where their efforts were well received. The benefits of music therapy for people living with dementia and other conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease are increasingly becoming recognised. Published in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care, […]
Gloucester CWA members at the AGM lunch.
Gloucester CWA members at the AGM lunch. Gloucester CWA office bearers for 2026. THE Gloucester Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its AGM last month, with President Anne Williamson reflecting on the group’s significant achievements in 2025. “I am beginning to think our Branch thrives on busy years and this year is no […]
A fantastic night was had by all at St Joseph’s Spooky Disco.
A fantastic night was had by all at St Joseph’s Spooky Disco. A fantastic night was had by all at St Joseph’s Spooky Disco. THE Gloucester community came out in full force for the St Joseph’s Primary School Spooky Disco on Saturday, 1 November, with children and adults alike dressed in their best Halloween costumes. […]
THOSE recently enjoying a stroll or a run through Gloucester District Park are likely to have noticed heavy machinery in operation on one eroded section of the riverbank. MidCoast Council has been successful in obtaining a Habitat Action Grant from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The grants are funded from the Recreational […]
Reviva MidCoast Area Manager Toby Welsh.
THE annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition’ has been launched for 2025, giving MidCoast locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition is organised by local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia, which operates Reviva Reuse Shops. “This competition is the highlight of our year because […]
RESIDENTS are invited to take part in the online AusPlay survey, conducted by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), to help shape the future of outdoor spaces in our region. According to the latest AusPlay report (May 2025), Australians are moving away from traditional sports club activities. They are choosing to get active outdoors in parks, […]
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO.
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO. REPRESENTATIVE members of the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) visited NSW Parliament House on Thursday, 16 October to advocate for greater investment in the Hunter’s communities, industries, jobs, and economic future. The HJO is a collaborative body that represents the […]
“IT’S really quite simple to make these,” Lee Lawrence said, without even a glance at the intricate woollen mice she was crocheting. An avid supporter of animal rescue groups, Lee makes dog blankets and crochet mice for rescued cats. Her journey started years ago when she came across the RSPCA Sydney Adoption Centre in Yagoona. […]
The team with some of their hand-made pillows for breast cancer patients. Photo: Ling Gazzard.
A GROUP of sewing enthusiasts gathered at the Gloucester Seventh Day Adventist church on Sunday, 19 October to create specially designed heart shaped pillows for breast cancer patients. Organiser Beryl Landers told News Of The Area, “Being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to make 30 of these special cushions to donate to hospitals for […]
