THIS week brings another major wave of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1990s, with the remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer coming to screens everywhere. Five friends bound by a terrible secret from their past are stalked by a shadowy killer who constantly mocks them with the film’s title. […]
Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. Spotty Quilt by Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. THE Gloucester Gallery will host an exhibition titled “Collage In Cloth” featuring the quilts of Elizabeth Maxwell from July 16 to August 10. The exhibition is curated by her close friend and fellow artist Kylie Goldthorpe. Before retiring to Barrington, Elizabeth Maxwell worked as […]
The crowd gathering for last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Photo: supplied.
NEWS_Countdown is on _JW_PY1 NEWS_Countdown is on _JW_PY2 THE countdown is on to Gloucester’s 5th Annual New Years Eve community celebration. According to event organisers, the event has blossomed into a vibrant gathering that has helped rekindle community spirit, social connection, and regional pride after a challenging few years of drought, COVID-19 and floods. Since […]
THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]
THE US summer blockbuster season rolls on, with Jurassic World: Rebirth roaring into theatres. Long gone are the days of the dinosaurs running amok in a theme park; now the “de-extinct” beasts settle wherever they can find a favourable climate. Despite this premise being ripe with possible storylines, the film sees a special team formed […]
Hailee Ladbry and Mackenzie Hardy. Eli Marsh with a crocodile at the reptile show at last year’s NAIDOC Family Fun Day. GLOUCESTER is coming together to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with a week of vibrant, inclusive events that honour the history and culture of the local Aboriginal community. This year’s theme, “The next generation: strength, […]
Hundreds came out to support the golf club.
Hundreds came out to support the golf club. Hundreds came out to support the golf club. MORE than 300 people packed into the Gloucester Golf Club for a high-energy performance by the Bowden Brothers on Saturday, June 14. The concert served as a fundraiser for the club. “The Golf Club was full,” said Phil Bowden. […]
Young actors learning new skills.
PASSIONATE about inspiring the next generation of creative minds, Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI) is running drama workshops to build a group of young performers. The workshops, led by NOTA’s very own Wendy Buswell, are now in full swing for Year 3–5 students, with ten students coming together every Wednesday afternoon at the Gloucester […]
Anne and John Andrews, and Kathy Baxter.
THE “Colours of Waukivory”, an exhibition showcasing local Waukivory artists, was originally set to open over the long weekend. However, it was postponed due to wet grounds caused by recent rains. Additionally, because of the weather, the exhibition scheduled to take place at the Gloucester Gallery was also cancelled, as the artists were unable to […]
The Bowden Brothers: Phil, Matt, Will, Murray and Grant. Photo: supplied
PHIL, Grant, Murray, and Matt Bowden, known collectively as the Bowden Brothers, love golf and music. “The Gloucester Golf Club was our second home when we were kids,” Phil and Matt shared with News Of The Area. “We were also surrounded by music growing up,” Matt added. “Our mum and dad, along with our aunts […]
