Penny getting ready to do some planting. Penny tickling the ivories. MOST people enjoying Gloucester District Park are likely to be unaware that they have 90-year-old Penny Drake-Brockman to thank for many of the trees and shrubs that give the park its beauty. Until a recent hip replacement temporarily curtailed her activities, Penny could often […]
Locals say mobile reception in the village of Barrington is inconsistent at best.
LOCAL resident Shelley Faull has described the Telstra mobile phone service to the village of Barrington and its surrounds as being “woeful”. According to Telstra’s Network Coverage Map the whole village of Barrington is covered by its mobile service, and there is nothing to indicate that Barrington residents are likely to experience issues using their […]
Homes across the Hunter and Mid North Coast suffered damage due to the flooding event in May.
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Caravans and self-contained pod homes will be deployed for eligible flood-hit residents and primary producers whose homes were uninsured and uninhabitable so they can stay on their property during […]
TELLING the incredible stories of Gloucester is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The independently-owned NOTA is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area. Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team in Gloucester. “If you have a […]
AFTER the stress of the Higher School Certificate (HSC), many Year 12 students are keen to head off to one of the well-known “schoolies” locations, such as the Gold Coast or Byron Bay. But five Gloucester High School students have chosen a less-trodden path for their 2025 end-of-school adventure. Selina Denyer, Sam Collie, Xavier Soupidis, […]
The potholed road at the entrance to the park, before recent repairs. Repairs started within days of NOTA contacting MidCoast Council. GLOUCESTER residents have voiced growing concern over the deteriorating and dangerous condition of several roads within Gloucester District Park. The issue was most evident on the bitumen roadway leading from Thunderbolts […]
THE State Government is investing an additional $3 million to support farmers to develop “natural capital” projects. The funding will extend the Government’s Natural Capital Support Services program for another year, which provides tailored advice and support for landholders to explore natural capital and environmental market opportunities. In farming, natural capital refers to the stock […]
Garry Conwell. Photo: Missing Persons Unit. Garry Conwell. Photo: Missing Persons Unit. THE mystery surrounding the disappearance of Rookhurst local Garry Conwell seems no closer to being solved since he vanished without trace on 26 June 2024. “Garry Conwell, aged 71, was last seen about 11am on Wednesday 26 June 2024, riding a quad bike […]
Police have been warned about the practice of entering property to check on bail compliance. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
TWENTY-ONE officers joined the ranks of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week after graduating from the Professional Mobility Program (PMP). A State Government initiative, the PMP allows current serving police officers from other jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand to train and become police officers in NSW, while keeping their equivalent rank (up to […]
Amelia Johnson made a mid-career switch to become an aviator and now mentors young female pilots. Photo: supplied.
A GROWING number of female pilots are making their mark in one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, saying more women should fly planes. “The aircraft doesn’t care what gender you are. It responds to skill and judgment,” pilot Amelia Johnson tells AAP. “The feeling of flying yourself for the first time is unlike […]
