May 2, 2026
Stroud’s Mick Henrickson carves out success at the Australian Butcher Wars Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Hooked on the Camden Haven Freya Adorini is all smiles with the impressive mahi mahi her dad, Ricky, landed off Plomer Bay recently.
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Hooked on the Camden Haven

  THE past week has seen our coastline experience a period of significant swell, presenting challenging conditions for anglers. Looking ahead we will see a break in the weather with the forecast for the upcoming long weekend that morning outings may offer the most favourable fishing opportunities, especially on Sunday. The powerful swell that swept […]

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Cheap loans for farmers under green bank scheme Loans will help Aussie farmers cover the upfront cost of planting native trees on their properties. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
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Cheap loans for farmers under green bank scheme

  FARMERS will soon be able to take out loans discounted by the government-owned green bank to cover the cost of planting native trees and shrubs on their land to draw down carbon. The concessional loans courtesy of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Rabobank are intended to cover the upfront cost of planting […]

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