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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

Highlights

Broughton Island wonderland

“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens. “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]

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Dead newborn humpback to be tested for bird flu

The baby humpback may have become stranded for a variety of reasons, a whale expert says. Photos: The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia. The baby humpback may have become stranded for a variety of reasons, a whale expert says. Photos: The Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in […]

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Stratford Energy Hub approved, but community questions remain

Concept image for the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: Supplied. Entrance to the Stratford mine site on Bucketts Way. AS previously reported in News Of The Area, the Stratford Coal Mine has come to the end of its useful life and owners Yancoal lodged an application with the NSW Department of Planning seeking to convert […]

Business, Community, Local News, Regional

New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group

Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]

Event, Featured

Christmas in July draws crowds to a vibrant Gloucester

The U3A ukulele band strumming tunes. Excited children in their Christmas outfits. Horse and cart rides down the main street. THE number joining the festivities for Gloucester’s first Christmas exceeded all expectations. From 9am on Saturday 11 July, the main street was packed with both locals and visitors, who were able to enjoy music from […]

Featured

Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa shares the joys and challenges of raising free-range heritage chickens

The kids also thrive when they’re out in the paddock with the chooks. Photo: Supplied. Healthy chooks at Barrington Brahmas free-ranging in the sunshine. Photo: Supplied. FREE-ranging heritage chickens are more than a hobby for Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa Hunt, who says every bird has its own personality and an important role in the flock. […]

Government, Regional

Petition pushes for urgent action at Pacific Highway intersections

ONE Stroud resident who regularly drives south on the Bucketts Way has decided that enough is enough when it comes to the state of both the Bucketts Way and Medowie intersections with the Pacific Highway, and is calling for the community to show its support for urgent government action. NOTA reported in March on the […]

Health, Police

Gloucester Police issue warning after reports of aerosol misuse

Aerosol cans dumped at the back of the Senior Citizens centre. Aerosol cans found by children playing in Billabong Park. IT recently came to the attention of Gloucester Police and other members of the community that people appear to have been inhaling aerosol spray from cans of deodorant. Many aerosol products contain volatile chemicals that […]

Local News

King Street roadworks set to begin in Gloucester

GLOUCESTER residents are advised that major roadworks on King Street will soon get under way, with parts of the street to be partially closed for around three months as Council carries out a full road reconstruction. The works will take place between Ravenshaw Street and Railway Street, with the first stage focusing on the section […]