March 15, 2026
Two-year ‘temporary’ speed zone nears its end? A 60km/h sign on Bucketts Way at Forbesdale Hill.
Community, Government

Two-year ‘temporary’ speed zone nears its end?

MOTORISTS frustrated by the long-standing – and said to be temporary – 60 km/h speed zone on Bucketts Way south of Gloucester may soon see some relief. Heading south, the reduced speed limit, which begins at the bottom of Forbesdale Hill near Fairbairns Road, and continues to just short of Faulkland Road, has now been […]

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Feedback now open on MidCoast Council’s draft plan for Taree Regional Airport growth Taree airport is under review. Photo: MidCoast Council.
Government

Feedback now open on MidCoast Council’s draft plan for Taree Regional Airport growth

MIDCOAST Council has placed a new draft Strategic Plan for Taree Regional Airport on public exhibition, inviting the community to help shape how the airport develops over the next decade. Community members, aviation users and industry stakeholders can review the draft and provide feedback until Friday, 13 March 2026. The plan sets out a long-term […]

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MidCoast Council inducts new apprentices and trainees New apprentices and trainees undergo their induction and training. Photo MCC.
Community

MidCoast Council inducts new apprentices and trainees

NEW apprentices and trainees have been inducted into their roles with MidCoast Council. Each year, Council provides the opportunity for a group of people to kickstart a career in a number of fields. The positions are not just for young people. As an equal opportunity employer, Council says it is committed to attracting and retaining […]

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Schools across region come together to collaborate and celebrate Staff from Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road, and Stroud primary schools and Gloucester High School.
School

Schools across region come together to collaborate and celebrate

GLOUCESTER High School hosted Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road and Stroud primary schools for a morning dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and celebrating collective achievements within the public school community. Michael Wisely, Deputy Principal of Gloucester High School, set the tone for the gathering. “This morning brings us together to celebrate successes, look […]

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Liminal an exhibition by the Artists of Wallamba
Local News

Liminal an exhibition by the Artists of Wallamba

Vicki Mullins. Photo: Wendy Buswell. Carmel Spark, Susie Oldfield, Ariane Bell and Jeri McElroy. ARTISTS of Wallamba, a group of creatives from Nabiac and surrounding areas whose work includes ceramics, fibre art, acrylics, oils, mixed media, sculpture and jewellery, are exhibiting at the Gloucester Gallery.  Mixed media artist Ariane Bell said, “We love the Gloucester […]

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Generous donations help Gloucester locals doing it tough Handing over a cheque to Amber Galvin from BWNG, Ian Shaw and Des McLure from Lodge Gloucester. Photo: supplied.
Business, Community, Health

Generous donations help Gloucester locals doing it tough

Handing over a cheque to Amber Galvin from BWNG, Ian Shaw and Des McLure from Lodge Gloucester. Photo: supplied. Amber Galvin from BWNG with Fay and Di Relf from Gloucester Community Shop. Photo: supplied. BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group Inc. (BWNG) has received donations of $5,000 each from District 44 Masonic Charities and Gloucester Community Shop.  […]

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Feedback in now open on MidCoast Council’s draft plan for Taree Regional Airport growth Taree airport under review. Photo: MidCoast Council.
Local News

Feedback in now open on MidCoast Council’s draft plan for Taree Regional Airport growth

MIDCOAST Council has placed a new draft Strategic Plan for Taree Regional Airport on public exhibition, inviting the community to help shape how the airport develops over the next decade. Community members, aviation users and industry stakeholders can review the draft and provide feedback until Friday, 13 March 2026. The plan sets out a long-term […]

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Dorothy Kirk a living history
Local News

Dorothy Kirk a living history

BORN and bred in the Gloucester region, Dorothy’s memory bridges the town’s history and its present. Dorothy has lived through four floods and remembers the days of weekly dances. She also witnessed the building of the high school, two preschools, the scout hall, the Senior Citizen Centre, the hospital, the railway bridge, and the formation […]

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Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
Local News

Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Mid North Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers […]

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