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Stinkhorns and snakes on Environment Group’s walk to Careys Peak

Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester […]

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MidCoast Council GM welcomes new Australian citizens at Australia Day ceremony

Gillian and William Maher receive their certificate. Photo: supplied. A young Adav family at the ceremony with Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied. MIDCOAST Council hosted its annual Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming new Australian citizens from across the MidCoast community. The ceremony recognised the commitment made by participants as they formally became Australian citizens, marking […]

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MidCoast Council reminds residents about being water wise

MIDCOAST Council recently reminded residents that keeping chemicals out of waterways starts with simple, everyday choices made at home. What runs off driveways, roads and hard surfaces does not disappear. It flows into stormwater drains and ends up in rivers, lakes and beaches, often without treatment. Council continues to encourage residents to be mindful of […]

Government

Government launches “Name and Shame’ list of property agents

THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]

Regional

Gloucester Uniting Church Ladies Fellowship support the charity, Share the Dignity

LAST year, the Gloucester Uniting Church Ladies Fellowship decided to support the charity Share the Dignity. Founder Rochelle Courtney established Share the Dignity in 2015 after identifying a genuine need to provide vulnerable women with access to basic period products. Many of these women live in shelters, experience homelessness, flee domestic violence or face financial […]

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$4.2m to improve shark detection

NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]

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Scouts wrap active week at Dungog Corroboree

Kayaking on the Wilson River was a popular activity. For some, it was all about balance. CANOEING, rock climbing and camel riding were just some of the sporting activities enjoyed by 436 Scouts and their leaders at Dungog Corroboree 2026. Converging on the town were groups from across the Hunter and Upper Hunter, as well […]

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Gloucester’s Brenda McDonald keeps giving despite the odds

BRENDA McDonald has had to contend with ill health for most of her life. When she was five, she contracted polio, though she recalls her symptoms were mild. At 13, she spent three months in hospital with thyroid problems, and at 22, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Since then, Brenda has faced cancer in various […]

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Barrington Hall in Gloucester to host Australia Day markets

BARRINGTON Hall will host the markets on Australia Day, bringing locals and visitors together for a morning of community, food and handmade goods. The Australia Day markets will run from 8.30am until 12.30pm at Barrington Hall, offering a wide range of stalls including cakes, woodwork, pickles, jams, candles, handicrafts and jewellery. Visitors can enjoy a […]

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Government flags tougher penalties for animal cruelty including jail time for leaving dogs in hot cars

DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]