FOR over a quarter of a century the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI) has been a focal point for the promotion of the arts in Gloucester, and those involved have big plans for the future, although under a new name. At a well-attended event at the Gloucester Gallery on the afternoon of 29 March, […]
Kelly Boyer with her grandchildren Remi and Jasper O’Keeffe. Remi O’Keeffe ready to compete. Jasper O’Keeffe in his Summit Competition uniform. YOU would be hard pressed to find a prouder grandmother than Gloucester’s Kelly Boyer. Kelly is currently preparing to travel to Orlando, Florida with her daughter Sophie and her two grandchildren Jasper, 12, and […]
Peter Hudson, Peter Carlon and David Leake setting up the Rodeo yards.
THE 2026 Dungog Rodeo will feature a Masters Bull Ride, with a group of past champions accepting invitations to compete. $3000 in prize money will be on offer in the Masters event. Some of the 11 renowned riders competing in the feature event are ex-Australian Champion Ben Jones and Professional Bull Riders world finalists Jason […]
Vintage tractors in the Grand Parade. Photo: Marc Dalmulder.
Vintage tractors in the Grand Parade. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Cattle judging. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. The Butterfly Lady. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Paddy Doolan’s ‘largest’ cattle pumpkin. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Dog High Jump. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. GLOUCESTER cemented its reputation as the fireworks capital of the Mid North Coast with a spectacular display to finish this year’s […]
Anne Grant, Paula Koert-Bain and Johanna de Roder. Photo: supplied.
ANNE Grant, Johanna de Roder and Paula Koert-Bain live on the same street in Smiths Lake. However it was not until their separate daily walks crossed paths that they discovered a shared connection: art. Combining textiles, ceramics, and drawing, the three artists will present an exhibition titled “Three Artists One Place” at the Gloucester Gallery, […]
Allan Reynolds receiving a certificate from Australian Lions Foundation Coordinator Ken Hallam. Photo: Wendy Buswell.
Alec Bruce, Ken Hallam, Jeanette Mumford and Marcia Allman. Photo: Wendy Buswell. Allan Reynolds receiving a certificate from Australian Lions Foundation Coordinator Ken Hallam. Photo: Wendy Buswell. COMMUNITY members gathered to celebrate the official re-opening of the Lions Scenic Walk on Saturday, 14 March. The upgrade was spearheaded by the Gloucester Lions Club, with assistance […]
Attendees at the International Women’s Day Lunch
THE Gloucester Environment Group (GEG) held its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Sunday, 8 March. Co-organiser Dianne Montague said the IWD event, brought to life for the first time three years ago, was always a “joyful day”. Another GEG member, Megan Dewsnap, said the annual celebration is “an opportunity for local women to […]
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Gloucester artist Jess Coombes has released her third single. Photos: Jake Davey Studios.
Gloucester artist Jess Coombes has released her third single. Photos: Jake Davey Studios. Gloucester artist Jess Coombes has released her third single. Photos: Jake Davey Studios. THIRD time’s a charm for Gloucester singer-songwriter Jess Coombes who released her new single, The In Between, on Thursday, 12 February. The In Between continues her focus on telling […]
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 […]
