A rainbow over Barrington Community Hall ahead of Grace and Hugh’s September 6 concert, continuing the hall’s long tradition as a place for music and community. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray with their well-travelled upright piano. Photo: Supplied. SMALL community halls have long been places where country communities meet, celebrate, dance, […]
Exploring the historic railway track near Wootton
Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. Views from the Wang Wauk State Forest. Photos: Supplied. MEMBERS of the Gloucester Environment Group (GEG) explored the newly re-opened historic railway trail, located near the village of Wootton, during their walk on Sunday 16 August. Situated […]
Gloucester CWA Evening Branch distributes funds to worthy recipients
THE August meeting of the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch was well attended with a few apologies from some members sick or on holidays. For the Branch’s August Cultural outing, Cultural Officer Di Mansfield arranged an outing to the Gloucester Museum for a screening of the movie “Rangle River”, which was enjoyed by all. The movie, […]
Koalas can travel much greater distances when looking for a potential breeding partner. Picture: MidCoast Council.
Slow down – koalas out and about looking for love
DRIVERS travelling through known koala habitation zones are being urged to slow down and stay alert as the annual koala breeding season gets under way. Warmer weather signals the start of the season and there have been increased sightings of the iconic marsupials attempting to cross roads. Koalas can travel greater distances during this time, […]
Emma and Sienna both study vocational education and training in addition to other high-school subjects. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
Record enrolments in vocational education as public schools mark National Skills Week
AN increasing number of students are signing up in NSW public schools to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers. This week is National Skills Week and new National Centre for Vocational Education Research figures show that NSW vocational education and training (VET) in-school commencements increased […]
Hunter Local Land Services are running practical livestock and pasture insight workshops to help prepare herds and flocks for spring joining. Photo: NSW Local Land Services.
Expert advice and neighbourly support offered at local livestock roadshow
FOR livestock producers across the Stroud and Wootton districts, spring is one of the busiest and most important times of the farming calendar, making preparation now the key to success over the months ahead. To help local graziers get ready, NSW Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting two Livestock Roadshow: Spring Joining Preparations workshops, bringing […]
Gloucester community explores renewable energy through respectful dialogue
WHEN it comes to renewable energy, Gloucester residents know there are plenty of opinions – but a community workshop on Sunday, July 26th proved there’s also a strong appetite for respectful conversation and reliable information. Residents from across the Gloucester region joined others from Hawks Nest and the Mid North Coast for the Yes2Renewables workshop […]
Christmas in July draws crowds to a vibrant Gloucester
The U3A ukulele band strumming tunes. Excited children in their Christmas outfits. Horse and cart rides down the main street. THE number joining the festivities for Gloucester’s first Christmas exceeded all expectations. From 9am on Saturday 11 July, the main street was packed with both locals and visitors, who were able to enjoy music from […]
Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa shares the joys and challenges of raising free-range heritage chickens
The kids also thrive when they’re out in the paddock with the chooks. Photo: Supplied. Healthy chooks at Barrington Brahmas free-ranging in the sunshine. Photo: Supplied. FREE-ranging heritage chickens are more than a hobby for Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa Hunt, who says every bird has its own personality and an important role in the flock. […]
Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery join forces for cultural exhibition
SKY Country: Stories of the Sky is an immersive, interactive exhibition celebrating First Nations interpretations of the night sky through Gathang language, light, sound, and technology aiming to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture within the Gloucester community. The exhibition held across two venues: Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery, features paintings, weavings, […]
