May 30, 2025
The Comedy of Errors brought to life in Taree The Comedy of Errors cast members (L-R front row) Charlee Bournes, Tyler Blake, Kaylan O’Keefe and Amy Ferry.
Entertainment

The Comedy of Errors brought to life in Taree

MIDCOAST Community Theatre brought Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” to life at Taree Universities Campus on Friday 16 May. “My love of Shakespeare began in 1993 while studying Othello and I continued studying him at university in literature and acting studies,” said Director and Producer Catherine Watson. “I also played The Abbess and Merchant One […]

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Drones provide eyes in the sky for Fisheries Officers
Fishing

Drones provide eyes in the sky for Fisheries Officers

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is harnessing the power of drones to enhance fisheries compliance operations. DPIRD Director Fisheries Compliance Mika Malkki said fisheries officers are responsible for monitoring the vast coastline and inland lakes and rivers across NSW and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving to be a game […]

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Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
Entertainment, Food

Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars

STROUD butcher Mick Henrickson has proven his skills on the national stage, placing seventh in the prestigious Australian Butcher Wars competition held in Sydney earlier this month. Representing Stroud Butchery, Mick competed against some of the most talented butchers from across the country in a fast-paced showdown of precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. The event, part […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

LAST Breath is really going to test the limits for those of you who suffer from claustrophobia, but this survival thriller, based on a true story, is well worth checking out. A fictional retelling of the same story that director Alex Parkinson had already covered in his 2019 documentary of the same name, the story […]

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Colours of Waukivory exhibition debuts at Waukivory Hall Waukivory Hall will host the exhibition.
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Colours of Waukivory exhibition debuts at Waukivory Hall

Waukivory Hall will host the exhibition. The work of Meg Tulk. A painting from Waukivory artist Richard Rawbone. The work of John Andrews will be on display. THE inaugural “Colours of Waukivory” art exhibition kicks off on Friday 6 June with an official opening party at 6pm. The Waukivory Hall will be exhibiting the beautiful […]

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‘Faces You May Know’ revealed at Gloucester Art Gallery
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‘Faces You May Know’ revealed at Gloucester Art Gallery

  Ruby Tonks and her dad Brad with the winning portrait.   Robyn Swadling chatting about Rattlesnake Willie’s painting.   Faces in the crowd.   THE Gloucester Art Gallery was packed with locals keen to catch a glimpse of a familiar face as the portrait entries in the “Faces You May Know” competition were revealed […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

THE surprise sequel The Accountant 2 is being released this week, nine years after the first entry and reuniting director Gavin O’Conner with writer Bill Dubuque along with stars Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson and J.K. Simmons. Affleck is the titular “Accountant” – a man who manages finances for international criminal cartels, but insists […]

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