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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Staff from Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Stroud Road, and Stroud primary schools and Gloucester High 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 […]
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 […]
Handing over a cheque to Amber Galvin from BWNG, Ian Shaw and Des McLure from Lodge Gloucester. Photo: supplied.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gloucester businesses received a much-needed boost over holiday period
GLOUCESTER businesses received a much-needed boost, with strong trading during the recent holiday period. Accommodation Gloucester told News Of The Area that tourist bookings for the period between Christmas and New Year were on par with 2024 levels, with a strong surge in bookings immediately after New Year. This momentum continued through January and was […]
