Photos: Gavin Little.
Photos: Gavin Little. Photos: Gavin Little. Photos: Gavin Little. Photos: Gavin Little. Photos: Gavin Little. RODEO competitors from across Australia will be chasing over $50,000 in prize money at the 51st annual Stroud Rodeo at Stroud Showground next Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. The 2026 event is shaping up to be one of […]
A multi-species pasture cover crop in the Gloucester district, part of an approach aimed at improving soil health, reducing inputs and building more resilient grazing systems. Photo: Supplied. Beef producer Roger Ottery, of Big Jacks Creek, has installed berms and swales to capture water in his paddocks. GLOUCESTER farmers, businesses and community organisations are being […]
Anne Higgins with the eye-catching, life-sized cut-out of Dolly Parton in the Books & More Bookshop. Carol Skafte-Zauss with the condolence book in the bookstore where patrons can say their farewell to Dolly and reflect on her contribution to the community. A RAY of hope has lightened the grief that descended on Dungog’s Books & […]
AUSTRALIA must smash the illicit tobacco market that is fuelling organised crime, hurting legitimate businesses and making a mockery of our laws, according to Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold. “Illicit tobacco is not a victimless crime,” Ms Penfold said. “It has become big business for organised crime.” Ms Penfold says she has backed a […]
On the ground in Gloucester to deliver urgent medical assistance. Photo: Supplied.
The Westpac helicopter approaching Gloucester. Photo: Supplied. On the ground in Gloucester to deliver urgent medical assistance. Photo: Supplied. GLOUCESTER residents are accustomed to hearing or seeing the Westpac helicopter in the skies above or near the town. Unfortunately, its presence usually means someone is in urgent need of medical care. Over the past three […]
Members and supporters of Gloucester Community Garden enjoying its fifth birthday. (Photos: Submitted.)
Members and supporters of Gloucester Community Garden enjoying its fifth birthday. (Photos: Submitted.) Members and supporters of Gloucester Community Garden enjoying its fifth birthday. (Photos: Submitted.) Members and supporters of Gloucester Community Garden enjoying its fifth birthday. (Photos: Submitted.) Members and supporters of Gloucester Community Garden enjoying its fifth birthday. (Photos: Submitted.) Members and supporters […]
Penny Charles speaking with Donna Kemp, President of Gloucester CWA Evening Branch and Anne Williamson, President of Gloucester CWA.
Penny Charles speaking with Donna Kemp, President of Gloucester CWA Evening Branch and Anne Williamson, President of Gloucester CWA. Plants and produce were on sale at the CWA garden party. GLOUCESTER CWA Branch and Evening Branch combined their efforts to raise funds for the upkeep of the CWA Hall in Church Street by holding a […]
Gloucester Charities Inc president, Ronda Teece and treasurer, Jeanette Murray. Helping locals in tough times is at the heart of the organisation’s work.
THE rising cost of life’s essentials is putting increasing pressure on households across Australia, with regional communities such as Gloucester facing their own challenges. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show housing costs rose five per cent nationally in the year to July, while food prices increased 3.2 per cent, rents 3.6 per cent […]
Members of the ‘Let Us Dance’ troupe, which performed in Gloucester recently. Photo: Submitted.
THE Gloucester High School auditorium was recently transformed into a bygone era while entertainment troupe ‘Let Us Dance’ performed in support of Gloucester Lions Club. The performers, who hail from the Wollongong area, came to town with their Master of Ceremonies for an afternoon of music and dance from days gone by. Music was predominantly […]
THIS week saw the commencement of the weekly Crockpot Lunch competition, with Vince Costigan, one of the club’s newest members, scoring an average of nine hoops to take out the Avon Valley Inn-sponsored prize. The club thanked Simon for his generous support. At the recent Annual General Meeting, President Ashleigh Hickman gave an informed report […]
