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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 […]

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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 […]

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‘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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Vale Dave Snowdon: the much loved “Queen” of Gloucester

Dave at his 2025 birthday party. Photo: supplied. The giant stiletto to be a feature of the Bucketts of Pride Festival. “EVERY once in a while, in our lifetime, if we are lucky enough, we meet someone who’s light shines so brightly that we are drawn into their presence,” said Madonna O’Brien after the recent […]

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Sydney-based artists exhibition at Gloucester Gallery

GLOUCESTER Gallery opens its 2026 exhibition season with a show by Sydney-based mother-and-son artists Andrea Noice and Marley Colbourne. The exhibition marks the pairs’ second collaborative show at the gallery. Andrea said returning to the gallery was an easy choice. “The space is light and generous. “Charlie, GACCI’s administrator (Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council Incorporated), […]

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Gloucester’s New Year celebrations go off with a huge crowd welcoming 2026

The enthusiastic mosh Pit. Photo: Trudy Schultz The spectacular fireworks display. Photo: Jools Samerski OVERCOMING recent uncertainty about whether the event could proceed, this year’s Gloucester New Year’s music and fireworks celebrations went off with a bang, with attendance exceeding all expectations. Since its modest beginnings with just 2,700 attendees, the festival has skyrocketed in […]

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Vegetarian delights to tempt your tastebuds this Christmas

KAREN Bell is continuously learning just how delicious healthy food choices can be. “I’m really inspired by the rainbow colours of vegetarian food,” Karen said at the quarterly cooking demonstration at the Gloucester Seventh Day Adventist church on Sunday afternoon, 23 November. The table was set beautifully for Christmas without a turkey, and Karen couldn’t […]

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Water lifeline: Booral family steps up in Stroud blaze

Wayne’s tanker delivering water. Photo: supplied. Gloucester Fire and Rescue attacking the flames. Photo: supplied. NUMEROUS firefighting crews, including Gloucester Fire and Rescue, were called to help contain a fire which recently broke out in bushland near Stroud golf course. Gloucester Fire and Rescue were joined by several Rural Fire Service (RFS) units as well […]