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Ukelele group showcase the power of music and memories

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, […]

Community

Gloucester CWA reflects on successful year at AGM

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 […]

Local News

When will Gloucester be able to recycle its soft plastics?

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 […]

Community, School

Spooky fun at St Joseph’s Halloween Disco

A fantastic night was had by all at St Joseph’s Spooky Disco. A fantastic night was had by all at St Joseph’s Spooky Disco. THE Gloucester community came out in full force for the St Joseph’s Primary School Spooky Disco on Saturday, 1 November, with children and adults alike dressed in their best Halloween costumes. […]

Community, Government

Riverbank restoration work in Gloucester District Park

THOSE recently enjoying a stroll or a run through Gloucester District Park are likely to have noticed heavy machinery in operation on one eroded section of the riverbank. MidCoast Council has been successful in obtaining a Habitat Action Grant from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The grants are funded from the Recreational […]

Community

Reuse and repurpose to win through the Reviva Reuse Competition

THE annual ‘Reviva Reuse Competition’ has been launched for 2025, giving MidCoast locals a chance to showcase their creative reuse and upcycling projects for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition is organised by local not-for-profit organisation Resource Recovery Australia, which operates Reviva Reuse Shops. “This competition is the highlight of our year because […]

Local News

Gloucester Library has resources to keep the whole family entertained

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 […]

Regional

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

A QUIET life in the countryside appeals to nearly half of Australia’s city residents, but concerns about access to health care, housing and jobs are stopping them making the move. Country Australia is on track to become home to 11 million people by 2032, or 40 percent of the population, while 40 percent of people […]

Community

Help shape the future of outdoor spaces in our region

RESIDENTS are invited to take part in the online AusPlay survey, conducted by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), to help shape the future of outdoor spaces in our region. According to the latest AusPlay report (May 2025), Australians are moving away from traditional sports club activities. They are choosing to get active outdoors in parks, […]

Gloucester District

Free support for erosion and sediment control on building sites

MIDCOAST Council is offering personalised, on-site advice to builders, developers, and landowners to get effective erosion and sediment control measures in place on building sites. With ongoing construction and development across the MidCoast region, Council wants to improve local understanding of the importance of erosion and sediment control and support improvement of site management skills. […]