CWA Evening Branch members promoting the benefits of seasonal eating. Photo: supplied.
SEVEN members of the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch held a stall in Church Street on Saturday, 13 September as part of the 2025 CWA ‘Awareness Week’. “CWA Awareness Week provides branches with the opportunity to acknowledge and raise awareness of their work in the community and give other women a taste of the fun and […]
Under the expert guidance of Barrington IT professional Shaedon Flanagan, U3A members were alerted to a range of practical tips on how to protect themselves online.
WITH scams, phishing and identity theft all concerns in the modern online world, Gloucester University of the Third Age (U3A) members recently honed their cybersafety skills and understanding. Under the expert guidance of Barrington IT professional Shaedon Flanagan, they were alerted to a range of practical tips on how to protect themselves online. Shaedon said […]
The soon-to-be-demolished Pumphouse. The undermined foundations of the Pumphouse. ONE of the popular features of the Gloucester Caravan Park is an old corrugated iron shed adjacent to the Gloucester River known as the “Pumphouse”. The shed was originally built to house a water pump, but in recent years has been used by […]
Sarah U’Brien, a Winston Churchill Trust Fellowship recipient.
DUNGOG local Sarah U’Brien is one of the newly-named Australian Churchill Fellows. The Winston Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the legacy of the former UK Prime Minister. It is a not-for-profit organisation which gives Australians the chance to travel overseas, to investigate their diverse specialist fields, and to learn new skills. They […]
MIDCOAST Council has listened to pleas not to remove a few improvised dirt bike jumps in Gloucester District Park. After the recent floods, Greg Germon, who regularly rides his bike in the park, thought it would be a great idea if some of the loose soil was made into bike jumps to be used by […]
The sign is still in place pending a decision.
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 […]
Irene and John Nosworthy explain the features of their garden to meeting attendees.
THE showpiece garden of John and Irene Nosworthy was the highlight of the August meeting of Gloucester Garden Club. John and Irene purchased the 2.6 acre block in the Meadows in 2018. Although the basis of the treescape had been planted, the property was badly overgrown at the time. Seven years later, Garden Club member […]
THE Gloucester Prostate Cancer Support Group (GPCSG) aims to increase community awareness of the disease. September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and iconic landmarks such as Storey Bridge, Victoria Bridge, and Brisbane City Hall are being illuminated in blue to highlight this important issue. “Blue September serves as a timely reminder to engage in […]
Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]
Volunteers Bill Murray, Pam Coote, Olley Murray, Elaine Murray, Sharon Galvin, Leanne Parish, Julienne Huntriss, Rob Butcher, Priscilla Warby and Gail Ellis.
BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) joined communities across Australia in celebrating National Meals on Wheels Day, hosting an afternoon tea to honour local volunteers on Wednesday, 27 August. National Meals on Wheels Day recognises the invaluable contribution of approximately 14,000 volunteers across Australia who deliver far more than meals – they bring connection, care, and […]
