Oyster farmers Ryan Freeman and Joshua Manton with their oysters at the festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Woodchoppers prepare a log for the next event. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Today, Valentia Lodge is visited and much admired by clubs and groups, including members of Gresford Landcare. A DUCK race and two state woodchopping titles gave visitors plenty […]
EVERYONE can remember the first fish they caught, whether it be was cracker bream or monster mulloway. The excitement, in many cases, leads to a lifetime of recreational fishing. To my way of thinking, going fishing and camping with friends and family has many positives, even if you do not catch a fish. Young four-year-old […]
Stroud 200 Committee Members (from left) Kylie Gorton, Allan Raine, Wendy Donohoe, Rod Gorton, Tess Raine, Eamonn Donohoe, Veronica Frost and Glen Burcher, with Member for Lyne Alison Penfold and former Stroud mayor John Chadban at the launch of the Stroud200 Bicentenary Program in Stroud. Photo: Supplied.
STROUD is set to mark 200 years with 10 days of community and connection, after officially launching its Bicentenary Program on Wednesday, 29 September. “We are so proud to announce that the Stroud 200 Bicentenary Program is now live,” Veronica Frost, Stroud 200 Organising Committee Chair, told NOTA. “People can now see just what the […]
Buckett’s of Pride Gloucester president Madonna O’Brien and secretary Diann Relf are working to raise awareness of mental health and encourage important conversations across the community. Photo: Sonja Duncan.
Buckett’s of Pride Gloucester president Madonna O’Brien and secretary Diann Relf are working to raise awareness of mental health and encourage important conversations across the community. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Madonna O’Brien created this AI image to picture her son Danny as he might look today. Danny died by suicide, aged 13. Photo: Supplied. A FREE […]
54 Cowper Street, Stroud NSW 24253 bed, 1 bath, 3 WC, 2 car$950,000 THIS is an excellent opportunity to secure one of Stroud’s rare main street properties with commercial space. Much of the building consists of residential space: three bedrooms, one bathroom and two WCs within a two-storey layout. The approximately 63sqm of commercial space […]
A rainbow over Barrington Community Hall ahead of Grace and Hugh’s September 6 concert, continuing the hall’s long tradition as a place for music and community. Photo: Sonja Duncan. Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray with their well-travelled upright piano. Photo: Supplied. SMALL community halls have long been places where country communities meet, celebrate, dance, […]
399 Bowman Farm Road, Barrington 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car4.5 acres (approx.)$1,295,000 SURROUNDED by rolling farmland and boasting spectacular views to the mountains and across the valley toward town, this is the ultimate tree change opportunity. The spacious brick residence offers five generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double attached garage. Multiple living and entertaining […]
From left: Rich Shaw (judge), Kylie Clare, Eli Fenning, Alan Waldon, Sarah-Jane Eggins, Roger Pengelly, Silas Keighran, Christopher Russell, Rachel Saunders, and Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: Wendy Buswell.
WINNERS of Arts Gloucester’s annual photographic competition, Pix From The Stix, were announced on Saturday 15 August at the Gloucester Gallery. Wildlife photographer and educator Rich Shaw, based in Port Macquarie, was this year’s judge. Having had success in photography competitions, Rich understands what makes an image stand out to judges, and why those images […]
Horse and cart rides down the main street.
The U3A ukulele band strumming tunes. Excited children in their Christmas outfits. Horse and cart rides down the main street. THE number joining the festivities for Gloucester’s first Christmas exceeded all expectations. From 9am on Saturday 11 July, the main street was packed with both locals and visitors, who were able to enjoy music from […]
SKY Country: Stories of the Sky is an immersive, interactive exhibition celebrating First Nations interpretations of the night sky through Gathang language, light, sound, and technology aiming to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture within the Gloucester community. The exhibition held across two venues: Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery, features paintings, weavings, […]
