The timeless five-bedroom homestead, framed by established gardens and mountain views. The dining room with original timber walls and historic character. The homestead’s original rosewood interiors have been beautifully preserved. A stunning avenue of 100 liquidambar trees leads to the century-old residence. TUCKED into the rolling foothills just 15 minutes from Gloucester, a remarkable slice […]
Valerie Munroe Carden writes her first book at 97
AT 97, Valerie Munroe Carden has written her first book. “Eddie Barnes: The Quarter Horse Who Galloped Into History” is a children’s book inspired by Valerie’s interactions with Eddie Barnes, the first American AAA-rated horse in Australia. The story follows the horse’s journey from Montana to Cowra and his later life in Coolongolook. Eddie Barnes […]
Gloucester market outpaces Sydney amid MidCoast demand
GLOUCESTER’S property market has reflected the broader strength of the MidCoast region, with dwelling values rising by 58.3 per cent since December 2019. According to new figures from Cotality, the uplift across the MidCoast LGA has outperformed Greater Sydney (38.9 percent) and exceeded the national dwelling gain (50.4 percent) over the past six years. Over […]
Premier Chris Minns discussed flood recovery on the Mid North Coast in May with Oxley MP and former NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders.
Kemp calls out Premier’s flood recovery comments
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has called out Premier Chris Minns for “out-of-touch comments” on morning TV show Sunrise regarding the recovery of communities impacted by flooding in May. When asked by host Matt Shirvington what NSW should be most proud of in the past year, the Premier responded: “I think the thing we should […]
Mixed response to new environment laws
THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November. The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; […]
Veteran firefighter killed as complacency warnings rise
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 […]
Natural disaster declarations made for six LGAs following bushfires
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 […]
Gloucester CWA hold successful Santa’s Christmas Cave fundraiser
Thomas McKinlay displays his winning entry. Santa, Mrs Claus and Santa’s helper. THE Gloucester branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) hosted a successful Santa’s Christmas Cave fundraiser on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November. The idea came from CWA member Sandy Tebbet after she spent Christmas 2023 in New York City. Sandy was inspired […]
Voluntary Assisted Dying Board releases 2025 annual report
THE recently-released annual report of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board reveals that 62 patients in the MidCoast Local Government Area had a first assessment for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) during the 12 months to 30 June 2025. Only six other local government areas had a greater number of first assessments, with the Central Coast […]
Gloucester Public School band program set to expand in 2026
GLOUCESTER Public School (GPS) is expanding its band program in 2026, offering opportunities for students at each stage of their primary education. The program aims to provide clear pathways to a high school band and, ultimately, a possible community band. For many years the school has had a basic band known as Windstars. Presently during […]
