LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]
MIDCOAST Council’s Community Engagement Strategy 2025-2029 was adopted at the June 2025 Council meeting. The Strategy guides how and when residents and ratepayers can have their say on council plans and decisions. “Our teams are consistently speaking with the community about a range of different projects,” said Paul De Szell, Director of Liveable Communities. “We […]
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 Dungog Shire. “If you have […]
WINC volunteers help care for recovering wildlife like this feather-tailed glider.
AS any pet owner will tell you, with no government subsidies such as Medicare, treating injury and illness in companion animals can be an expensive prospect. What hope is there, then, when native animals are struck by cars, or traumatised by bushfires? That’s where the volunteers of Wildlife In Need Of Care (WINC) get involved. […]
CASH, cryptocurrency and even gold nuggets are among the alleged spoils of a long-running scheme to rig and inflate contracts for roadworks. A former department officer is believed to be in hiding, after a failed attempt to leave Australia on a US passport. The alleged rigging and inflation of contracts by Transport for NSW procurement […]
Traffic queuing to turn from Bucketts Way onto the Pacific Highway.
BOORAL resident Kieran Fraser has expressed concerns that traffic issues on Bucketts Way are likely to become much worse if the proposed Hillview Hardrock Quarry in Maytoms Lane, near Booral, is approved. According to the application, when operational, there will be 272 two-way truck movements, six days per week, over an eleven-hour day due to […]
Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
WITH droughts on one side of the country, floods on the other, and political volatility overseas, Australia’s agriculture industry has been right in the thick of it. But there is reason for “cautious optimism” in the $90.7 billion sector as uncertain conditions create both threats and opportunities for the nation’s producers, according to Bendigo Bank’s […]
The Cast of Shrek: The Musical. Photo: supplied. Matilda Troope as Farquaad. Photo: supplied. A GLOUCESTER High School biennial tradition continued this year with a vibrant production of “Shrek: The Musical”. “Not only does Shrek give students the chance to belt out “I’m a Believer”, but the show carries a powerful message,” said director Scott […]
Life memberships were presented to Judy Holstein and Robyn Henderson by fellow life member and past president Shirley Hazell.
Life memberships were presented to Judy Holstein and Robyn Henderson by fellow life member and past president Shirley Hazell. Appreciation awards were presented to Sharyn Blanch for her work as competition organiser and ‘keepers of the kettle’ Kim and Kevin Arny. GLOUCESTER Garden Club recently met to honour a number of members who have made […]
The Magpie Market at Stroud is looking to talk to local producers.
FOLLOWING the success of its debut on 15 June, the Magpie Market at Stroud District Country Club is calling on local growers and producers to take the market to the next level. Organised by new Stroud local Victoria Henderson, the market drew a strong crowd and a vibrant mix of stalls showcasing handmade goods, art, […]
