Gloucester’s flooded main street in 2021. Gloucester District Park in January 2025 A NEWLY released report has highlighted how climate change is placing a significant strain on MidCoast Council finances, and on its residents. The report released last week from the Climate Council, titled “Breakneck Speed: Summer of Climate Whiplash” examines what this just-gone summer […]

GWAC CEO Gulwanyang Moran celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in Wauchope. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. Children celebrating at the Gathangga Wakulda Language and Culture Picnic in the park. Photo: @KAMRAfilms. GATHANGGA Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation (GWAC) has launched its Strategic Plan, setting out a community-led roadmap for the future of Gathang language across the […]

STROUD author Rachel Barry has released a new children’s book inspired by the creeks, wildlife and landscapes of the region. Set in Worimi Country, the story invites children to slow down and observe the quiet beauty of a bushland creek. It was inspired by Rachel’s own experiences exploring local waterways with her children. “‘Where Ripples […]

Gloucester RFS is always on call. A Manning River turtle. Photo: NSW Dept Climate Change, Energy & Environment. Sustainable ecosystems require people to act mindfully. THE Gloucester Show on 20-21 March will feature a “Sustainability Corner”, where locals can learn what it takes to build a resilient community. Gloucester Transitions approached the show committee with […]

IN August 2023, NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig announced that pensioners could apply for up to $250 in rebates on their ordinary council rates and waste charges. Further rebates of $87.50 for water rates and another $87.50 for sewerage rates, were also available. But the rebates were not new. They were introduced in […]

“FROM the Heart” is the third joint exhibition by Fred Bullen and Tracey Sales, currently on display at the Gloucester Gallery. About four years ago, Fred and Tracey found themselves on the sales desk roster at the Hastings Valley Fine Art Gallery. “We critiqued each other’s paintings, which was mutually beneficial, so we decided to […]

Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River’. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions was weaving their way through Banjo Paterson country last week, as they began a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical […]

FRENCH born Australian author Michel Vimal du Monteil was Gloucester Library’s featured author in February. He drew in his audience, many of whom were aspiring writers, with an engaging and humorous recount of his journey to becoming a published author. Michel was born in provincial France. As a teenager, he left home to pursue business […]

Barbara Reichert, Denise Hawdon and judge Ellice Schrader. Photo: supplied. Katherine Stuckings, Eli Stuckings and Jenny Wilson with Eli’s award-winning chocolate cake. Photo: Barbara Reichert. Trish Mason was awarded first place for the surprise cake section. Photo: Barbara Reichert. Christine Bolton and Judy Hopkins. Photo: Sandy Tebbet REPRESENTATIVES from the CWA Gloucester Branch and Evening […]

LONGTIME Gloucester resident Julie Lyford and newcomer Sonja Duncan have discovered a common passion: social justice. The two women are organising an event in Gloucester titled ‘Hidden In Plain Sight: Connection with Purpose’, which aims to spark community conversation about social justice issues both locally and internationally. Both women bring more than 25 years of […]