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Slow down – koalas out and about looking for love

DRIVERS travelling through known koala habitation zones are being urged to slow down and stay alert as the annual koala breeding season gets under way. Warmer weather signals the start of the season and there have been increased sightings of the iconic marsupials attempting to cross roads. Koalas can travel greater distances during this time, […]

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Record enrolments in vocational education as public schools mark National Skills Week

AN increasing number of students are signing up in NSW public schools to vocational education and training courses, which are helping them gain practical, job-ready skills for rewarding careers. This week is National Skills Week and new National Centre for Vocational Education Research figures show that NSW vocational education and training (VET) in-school commencements increased […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Hippie days never ended for Max, Janet and the Bowman community

Max enjoys playing his guitar and singing. Max’s octagonal house, which he built. WHO remembers the hippie age of the early 1960s? The days when young people were attracted to flower power (symbols of peace, love and non violence); free love, communal living, organic food, natural remedies and the music from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, […]

Business, Community

Barrington Coast businesses recognised with six awards at 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards

BARRINGTON Coast tourism operators have celebrated a successful night at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, taking home two gold, two silver and two bronze awards in recognition of excellence across the region’s visitor economy. The awards highlighted the diversity and quality of tourism experiences on offer throughout the MidCoast, with Gloucester businesses enjoying […]

Community, Government, Local News

Honour history by nominating a person or place for a Blue Plaque commemoration

AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]

Community, Government, Local News, National, Regional

Gendered abuse is a threat to democracy

GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]

Business, Community, Local News

Business Chamber gets a new committee but challenges remain

AFTER many failed attempts, the Gloucester Business Chamber has at last been successful in forming a management committee. In March this year, News Of The Area reported that, after 99 years, the Chamber faced several significant problems and was facing closure. A public meeting on 28 March allowed members of the community to express their […]

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Bucketts Way Community of Schools Recognition Assembly

Indigenous art- inspired Bucketts Way Community of Schools mural. Recipients of Outstanding Program Award GPS Rock Band sings Beds are Burning. Alison Penfold, Member for Lyne, presenting an award. School Captains Blake Walker and Brodie Taylor. BUCKETTS Way Community of Schools held a Recognition Assembly on Wednesday 5 August in Gloucester High School Hall as […]

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Farmers say it’s time to end the regional mobile black spots

REGIONAL Australians are calling for the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming and take their connectivity concerns seriously. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have to wait for better connectivity. Domestic roaming […]

Gloucester District

Support for stronger gambling reforms

MORE than 90 per cent of Myall Coast residents who responded to a recent survey on gambling advertising supported stronger restrictions and tougher reform. Almost one in three respondents said they, or a member of their family, had been negatively affected by gambling. The survey, conducted by Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP, was […]