“HAVE a good weekend” is a sentiment that rang true for a group of painters who gathered in the Gloucester Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall. “What a lovely afternoon,” said attendee Kim of the Sip and Paint event. “We learned to layer colours to create a textured background and to let go of perfectionism.” Letting go […]
Thunderbolts riders battle mud and mountains in gruelling 173km epic
Olivia Gollan and Margaret Hemsley celebrate finishing the Women’s Monument in equal 3rd place. Photo: Outer Limit Collective Lone Rider making good progress on Barrington Tops Forest Rd. Photo: Outer Limit Collective. The numerous creek crossings along the course challenge both the body and the bike. Photo: Outer Limit Collective. WHILE the Anzac Day weekend […]
Gloucester honours ‘ordinary’ Australians on Anzac Day
Warrant Officer Mark Cooper and Gloucester RSL sub-Branch Honorary Secretary John Salter. Cadets Aidan Blanchard, Bohdi Ashby, Isaac McKay and Flynn Pryor. Singer Jess Coombes, cadets and the Catafalque Party guard. PRE-DAWN on Anzac Day saw around 200 Gloucester residents and visitors gather in the gloom before the Memorial Park clock tower to pay their […]
The Spirit of Nature on exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery
Work by Meg Tulk. Photo: supplied. Work by John Andrews. Photo: supplied. LOCAL artists John Andrews and Meg Tulk are bringing their exhibition, “The Spirit of Nature”, to the Gloucester Gallery, where it will be on show from 22 April. The Spirit of Nature is the pair’s second joint exhibition in the Gloucester Gallery. Andrews […]
Imagination comes alive in ‘Kids’ Drama’ debut
THE depth of young acting talent in Gloucester was showcased when the Arts Gloucester Kids’ Drama class performed their first play before an appreciative audience at the CITZ. Arts Gloucester has been running drama classes for Primary students since 2025, beginning with eight children from year 3 to year 5. Success breeds success, and 2026 […]
Cedric Salter’s 80-plus years of country music
CEDRIC Salter, 88, has been hooked on country music since the age of five, when his dad would play it on the radio and his mum would sing along. After decades working to grow the genre’s popularity in regional NSW, “Ced” was inducted to the Australian Country Music Stars of Fame in December 2025. Started […]
Arts Gloucester building skills with creative theatre offering
Maureen Hjorth. Photo: Joolz Samerski. John Galagher. Photo: Joolz Samerski. ONE of Arts Gloucester’s core objectives is to build theatre practice in Gloucester and provide locals the chance to develop new skills. Their upcoming production, “Twice the Drama”, is offering Maureen Hjorth the opportunity to rekindle her directorial skills while for John Galagher it is […]
29 Harris Rd, Bunyah is on the market with R and R Property
29 Harris Rd, Bunyah Offers over $1,200,0004 bed, 2 bath, 6 car HAVE you been dreaming of the country lifestyle where you can sit back on the verandah, watch the wildlife wander by and take in the wide rural views? This approximately 114-acre property delivers exactly that. The country-style home is welcoming and comfortable, featuring […]
Council backs major events to showcase region
MIDCOAST Council has announced economic support for a range of major sporting championships and conferences set to bring visitors to the region and deliver flow-on benefits for local businesses. Through targeted event sponsorship, Council will support – U14 Hockey State Championships, 10-12 April at Taree Hockey Complex – CWA State Conference, 3-7 May at Club […]
New name, same enthusiasm for the arts
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, […]
