A NEW program has been launched to support local recovery efforts after the devastating May 2025 floods. Funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, the program aims to strengthen the region’s ability to recover through community-led action, partnerships, practical support and the funding of a Community Recovery Officer at MidCoast Council. MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable […]
A fundraising concert has been organised for Gloucester woman Chloe Haynes.
A FUNDRAISING concert has been organised for Gloucester woman Chloe Haynes, following a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Chloe is a former Captain of Gloucester High School and a keen drama student who played a major role in the school’s 2013 production of Hairspray. In response to her diagnosis, former Gloucester High peers have organised a […]
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 […]
Blake being congratulated by instructor Garry King. Photo: supplied.
FOR the first time in 25 years Gloucester Airfield was the venue for the first solo flight by a trainee pilot when 17-year-old Blake Walker recently took to the sky, watched by his nervous mum, and his instructor Garry King. Blake, who will be Gloucester High School’s captain next year with plans to study civil […]
Connections Program Officer Amber Galvin and BWNG CEO Anna Burley.
A PETITION has been launched after funding was cut to a program which supported local residents facing financial hardship. The Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) has partnered with the Salvation Army to deliver the Safety Net Program locally for the past five years. In the 2024/2025 financial year alone, BWNG’s Community Hub provided over $100,000 […]
FRESH from competing in the Lift The Load Challenge, raising almost $2000, Barrington’s Adrian Rovere is diving straight into Movember. Both these initiatives raise money for men’s health issues. Movember is a global movement raising funds to tackle issues such as prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Aside from making a donation […]
MIDCOAST Council’s audited financial statements and the auditor’s reports for the financial period ending 30 June 2025 are now available for community viewing. In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, the statements will be on exhibition until Wednesday 26 November. At the Wednesday 19 November Ordinary Council meeting there will be a […]
The U3A Ukulele Group performing for residents at the Mirrabooka aged care facility.
THE GLOUCESTER U3A Ukulele Group recently returned to Mirrabooka Place residential aged care home to perform for residents, where their efforts were well received. The benefits of music therapy for people living with dementia and other conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease are increasingly becoming recognised. Published in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care, […]
Gloucester CWA members at the AGM lunch.
Gloucester CWA members at the AGM lunch. Gloucester CWA office bearers for 2026. THE Gloucester Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its AGM last month, with President Anne Williamson reflecting on the group’s significant achievements in 2025. “I am beginning to think our Branch thrives on busy years and this year is no […]
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 […]
