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 […]
Smiths Lake artists combine for Gloucester exhibition
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.
Lions Scenic Walk officially re-opened on Bucketts Road
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 […]
Gloucester Environment Group celebrate International Women’s Day
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 […]
Lot 107 Tipperary Road, Tipperary is on the market with R and R Property
Lot 107 Tipperary Road, TipperaryPrice: offers over $1,200,000Bed 2, Bath 2, Car 3 LOCATED in Tipperary, between Nabiac and Gloucester, this striking off-grid barndominium is a bold blend of modern rural design, sustainability and jaw-dropping valley views. Inside, easy living meets country sophistication. The lower level offers open plan living spaces, a generous bedroom, a […]
Gloucester singer-songwriter Jess Coombes launches new single
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 […]
‘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 […]
Eating, chatting and leaving with a smile
LOOKING back on how Food with Friends started and how it is still going, founder Elizabeth Bartlett is now able to sit back and relax. “I was at The Greens meeting some ten years ago and brought a list asking people to sign up if they were interested to start cooking free lunches for the […]
Australian Wildlife Conservancy calls for Stroud landholders to join new Conservation Precinct
AUSTRALIAN Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is calling on private landholders in the Stroud district to join a proposed large-scale conservation precinct. The initiative aims to strengthen habitat connectivity across the region and increase protection for threatened species, including the koala and greater glider. One AWC project is the 3871-hectare Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Stroud, which […]
Gloucester’s Midtown Gallery exhibits paintings of local artist Peter Gowan
PAINTINGS by gallery owner Peter Gowans are now on display at Gloucester’s Midtown Gallery in Church Street, and will run until Sunday 25 January. Gowans explained to News Of The Area that his work has progressed through the structures of art school, guidance from Valerie Olsen and husband at the time John Olsen. Several other […]
