THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, rural and regional connectivity is still a major problem. “Whether it’s calling for […]
Young and old marched hand in hand. Photo: Marc Dalmulder.
Young and old marched hand in hand. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. The solemn procession through Gloucester. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Veterans proudly joined the march. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Local schools were represented. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. The Anzac Day march down Church St. Photo: Jools and Dave Ireland. School leaders, with wreath in hand, lead their student cohort. […]
A Gloucester Rifle Club gathering in the early 20th Century. Photo: supplied
THIS YEAR marks the 110th anniversary of the Gloucester Rifle Range. Located on the northern side of Waukivory Road, just along from the Bucketts Way intersection, it was used “unofficially” for several years before its official opening in 1915. Steve Pennicuik is the current Rifle Club captain. He said that in its early years, the […]
Michael Harris with the smile of a winner. Photo: supplied.
THOSE attending the Sydney Royal Easter Show are often blown away by the displays of produce from regional NSW. According to the Royal Agricultural Society, the District Exhibits competition celebrates cropping and horticulture and “agriculture’s place in Australia”. There are now four regions in the exhibit; Central, Northern, Southern and Western. Gloucester is part of […]
A DRAFT NSW Hemp Industry Development Plan is now open for public comment. The draft plan from the NSW Government proposes an industry vision to establish hemp as a mainstream crop and sustainable source of products in NSW. “Supporting the vision, four development objectives provide strategic direction for actions to capitalise on the key opportunities […]
Belle Mulder.
MEET the nominees for the 2025 Gloucester Australia Day awards. Winners will be announced across four categories: Local Young Citizen of the Year; Local Citizen of the Year; Local Project of the Year; and Local Community Business of the Year. Local Young Citizen of the Year Nominee Findlay McIntosh Findlay is the youngest Gloucester […]
