Communities should be prepared for a long and dangerous fire season. Photo: Bulahdelah RFB.
A FIREFIGHTER killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as authorities warn people are not prepared for the fire season. The 59-year-old NSW National Parks firefighter was struck by a falling tree about 10.45pm on Sunday while patrolling a fireground and is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Colleagues […]
A bushfire rages near Bulahdelah. Photo: Bulahdelah RFB.
THE State and Federal Governments have activated disaster assistance to the MidCoast local government area (LGA) due to ongoing bushfires. The declarations activate a suite of support measures for residents, businesses, primary producers, and councils. People whose homes have been damaged may be eligible for immediate financial help as well as clean-up, rebuilding and recovery […]
Virtual fencing works by producing light and sound that deters wildlife from crossing the road until the vehicle has passed.
MIDCOAST Council is installing approximately four kilometres of virtual fencing along the Bucketts Way, Tinonee, with the aim of sparing more koalas and other wildlife from vehicle strike. The first section of virtually fenced road is from the Bootawa Road/Bucketts Way intersection extending westward. Another two kilometre section is also planned from the Gloucester Road/Bucketts […]
A MAN has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash on The Bucketts Way. About 1.50pm on Sunday 30 November, emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way at Craven, about 14km south of Gloucester, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District arrived to find a Kia SUV had collided with […]
Liam Mowbray. Photo: Angus Australia.
BARRINGTON’S Liam Mowbray has been announced as one of seven participants in Cattle Australia’s 2025-26 National Beef Leaders (NBL) program. Liam is a cattle veterinarian, Angus breeder, and a Research and Development Specialist at Angus Australia. Based in the Barrington area, Liam works with producers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to deliver genetic research outcomes and […]
Politicians, Jetstar and Airport representatives announce the new route.
IN A boost for the region’s global connectivity, Jetstar has introduced a new flight service from Newcastle to Singapore, via Bali. From 29 March 2026, Jetstar will operate direct services between Newcastle and Bali on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with all four weekly Jetstar flights to continue on to Singapore, via a 90-minute stop […]
THE YEAR 1932 was one of the most momentous in the history of modern Australia. It was the year that saw the controversial opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the birth of the ABC, the death of Phar Lap, the dismissal of NSW Premier Jack Lang by the Governor, the start of cricket’s bodyline series, […]
WOOLWORTHS ceased collecting soft plastics following the collapse of REDCycle in late 2022, including at its Gloucester store. There has been no collection facility in Gloucester since. Recently MidCoast Council announced on social media the opening of a new soft plastics processing facility. “A big step for recycling, right here in the MidCoast,” announced the […]
Librarian Marion Corbett.
THE Gloucester Library is doing its bit to help alleviate cost-of-living pressures, offering a diverse range of free information and entertainment resources. While libraries historically have been hubs of learning, today’s libraries provide so much more. In addition to books, DVDs, daily newspapers and information provided by many organisations including MidCoast Council, there is a […]
MIDCOAST Council will soon begin resealing a number of sections of the Bucketts Way, at Gloucester, Krambach, Burrell Creek, Tinonee, and Belbora. The work will involve placing a new bitumen seal over the existing road surface to extend the life of the roadway and improve driving conditions. Work is due to start on Monday 27 […]
