The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. THIRTY-FIVE current and former local residents gathered at the refurbished Waukivory Hall on […]
Council chops down Gloucester pool shade trees
A fenced off area where a shade tree once stood. Mature pool shade trees not yet removed. WHEN the Gloucester Olympic pool reopened recently, pool patrons, particularly those with children, were upset to find that two mature shade trees near the pool had been cut down. The trees had provided shade to pool users for […]
Gloucester Public School’s boys hockey team beats all comers
THERE was excitement all round when Gloucester Public School’s boys’ hockey team won the NSW state hockey championship by defeating Oran Park Public school 3-1 in the final. The competition is sponsored by the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) with over 30 schools from all over the state taking part. Although Gloucester has won […]
Gloucester bushwalkers take on Peppers Mountain
The Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers. Photo: supplied. The view from Peppers Mountain. Photo: supplied. A SPECTACULAR spring day greeted the Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers for an assault on the 370m peak of Peppers Mountain near Stroud Road on 21 September. Peppers Mountain (sometimes referred to as Peppers Hill) is located approximately four kilometres north west […]
Eating seasonally to keep healthy and save money
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) awareness week held earlier this month promoted the benefits of seasonal eating. It highlighted the importance of reducing food waste and advocated for the introduction of a national “Food Donation Tax Incentive”. Gloucester CWA President Anne Williamson said seasonal food is “often fresher and harvested at its peak”. “The fresher […]
Monument celebrates Gloucester’s Indigenous heritage
The gathering for the unveiling of the monument. Photo: supplied. Jack Cook. Photo: supplied. A MONUMENT celebrating the traditional custodians of the Barrington River area was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday, 22 September. The idea for the monument came from the Cook Family of the Barrington Aboriginal Corporation. Those taking part in the event […]
Council’s Community Conversations return to Gloucester
MIDCOAST Councillors and senior staff are heading back out to visit 15 communities across October and November. Mayor Claire Pontin said everybody is welcome to attend a Community Conversation, whether they wish to simply listen, ask questions or chat with a senior staff member or Councillor. “We’ll talk to you about plans and projects across […]
Nature at the doorstep: how to bring biodiversity to your yard
IT is often said that there are many benefits associated with spending time in nature. “Increasingly, being in nature is recognised as being important,” explains Mat Bell, Senior Ecologist with MidCoast Council. “Contact with nature benefits human health and well-being by reducing stress, improving mental health, enhancing physical health, and improving cognitive function, like concentration […]
CWA promote seasonal eating during awareness week
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.
Gloucester U3A members tackle cybersafety
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 […]
