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 […]
THE Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) paused last week to thank its many volunteers. This year’s National Volunteer Week, which ran from 19-25 May, provided BWNG with the chance to celebrate its network of helpers under the 2025 theme of “Connecting Communities”. The campaign highlights the vital role volunteering plays in the nation’s wellbeing. Australia’s […]
Allan Waldon (centre) with Joshua Gilbert (President, Wingham Beef Week) and Chris Black (General Manager, Wingham Beef Exports). Picture: supplied.
BARRINGTON beef farmer Allan Waldon received top placings in Wingham Beef Week for four unled steers. The week-long program focused on the beef cattle industry and was held at the Wingham Showgrounds between 12-16 May – before the town was flooded. “This year we had a record number of entries,” Vice President Mat Knox told […]
The Comedy of Errors cast members (L-R front row) Charlee Bournes, Tyler Blake, Kaylan O’Keefe and Amy Ferry.
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 […]
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 […]
Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
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 […]
