October 15, 2025
Gloucester wins another tourism award Mograni Lookout, offering one of the best views on the Barrington Coast. Photo: NSW Gov.
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Gloucester wins another tourism award

FOR the second year in a row, Gloucester has been awarded the bronze medal for NSW Top Tourism town, for small towns with a population between 1500 and 5000. The competition is open to all towns across the state. The awards program, run by the NSW Tourism Association, brings a focus to regional tourism – […]

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Direct Newcastle to Bali flights to launch in October Minister Steve Kamper at Newcastle Airport for the announcement.
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Direct Newcastle to Bali flights to launch in October

JETSTAR will launch a direct route between Newcastle and Denpasar (Bali) from 21 October. Denpasar is a major international aviation hub offering connections to over 40 countries. The service is set to be run three times a week, and will be the first international route offered from Newcastle’s new international terminal. Minister for Jobs and […]

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‘Remarkable’ generosity supplies Gloucester with essential items Dave of Pacific Swift Transport with BWNG team members Jeanette Spagnolo, Anna Burley, Georgine Wise, Jenny Hitchcock and Amber Galvin.
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‘Remarkable’ generosity supplies Gloucester with essential items

THE Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) has expressed gratitude to Survivors R Us and Pacific Swift Transport for a “remarkable donation” to help people in the region impacted by recent flooding. Survivors R Us is a not-for-profit community support organisation based at Cardiff. They have sourced and donated multiple loads of essential goods to help […]

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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens.
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Dave Owens appointed Hunter and Mid-North Coast Recovery Coordinator

FORMER NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens has been appointed as the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of devastating floods. Mr Owens commenced the role last week and will be based out of Taree. “Dave Owens has a lot of experience helping communities after natural disasters, so I am […]

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Qantas launches direct flights between Newcastle and Perth
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Qantas launches direct flights between Newcastle and Perth

QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]

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New leadership for Gloucester Garden Club
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New leadership for Gloucester Garden Club

GLOUCESTER Garden Club has elected a new team to lead the organisation forward into the future. Headed by Di Relf as the new president, there are several fresh faces following the club’s annual meeting last week. Di takes over from Shirley Hazell at the helm of the club, with Aldo Razza as vice president. Secretary […]

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Photography competition Pix from the Stix open for submissions Python on a Wire 2024 by Sarah-Jane Eggins.
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Photography competition Pix from the Stix open for submissions

PHOTOGRAPHERS of all skill levels, from emerging talents to seasoned hobbyists and professionals, are invited to take part in the 2025 Pix from the Stix competition hosted by the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI). Initiated by local resident Gary Lyford, the competition has been running for 25 years and continues to celebrate the photographic […]

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Gloucester walkers explore Waitui Falls Gloucester Environment Group members crossing a creek with bare feet.
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Gloucester walkers explore Waitui Falls

Gloucester Environment Group members crossing a creek with bare feet. Having a rest at the Waitui Falls. The beautiful Waitui Falls. FOUR Gloucester Environment Group enjoyed a dry, mostly sunny day for bushwalking when they ventured to Waitui Falls on 19 May. Walks coordinator Rod Eckels had identified the spot on the upper reaches of […]

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