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Generous donations help Gloucester locals doing it tough

Handing over a cheque to Amber Galvin from BWNG, Ian Shaw and Des McLure from Lodge Gloucester. Photo: supplied. Amber Galvin from BWNG with Fay and Di Relf from Gloucester Community Shop. Photo: supplied. BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group Inc. (BWNG) has received donations of $5,000 each from District 44 Masonic Charities and Gloucester Community Shop. […]

Business, Community

Gloucester businesses received a much-needed boost over holiday period

GLOUCESTER businesses received a much-needed boost, with strong trading during the recent holiday period. Accommodation Gloucester told News Of The Area that tourist bookings for the period between Christmas and New Year were on par with 2024 levels, with a strong surge in bookings immediately after New Year. This momentum continued through January and was […]

Business, Community, Event

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 […]

Community

Gloucester U3A offers a plethora of courses in 2026

Pickleball players Robyn, Belle, Hildegard, Nerida, Lorna and Ray. Photo: Sue Moore U3A’s Ukulele group. Photo: Wendy Buswell GLOUCESTER University of the Third Age (U3A) will launch its first semester for the year on 2 February, offering residents a wide range of learning, fitness and social activities designed to keep minds active. With 36 classes […]

Community

Stinkhorns and snakes on Environment Group’s walk to Careys Peak

Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester Environment Group on their hike to Careys Peak on 18 January. Photos: supplied. Members of the Gloucester […]

Community

Gloucester Australia Day Committee selects local legend Murray Bowden as Australia Day Ambassador

GLOUCESTER’S Australia Day Committee has selected Murray Bowden as the 2026 Ambassador. This honour is bestowed on local individuals who provide inspiration and promote the celebration of the spirit of Australia Day across various communities. Ambassadors are typically high achieving individuals from diverse backgrounds Including sports people, business leaders, scientists and community workers. By sharing […]

Community, School

Outstanding HSC Results for Gloucester High School’s Class of 2025

STUDENTS from the class of 2025 at Gloucester High School celebrated their HSC results and achievements with the school’s teachers and relieving Principal, Mik Wisely. “It is with great pride that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2025 HSC cohort,” said Mr Wisely after receiving the 2025 HSC results. An analysis of the examination […]

Community, School

Cuppa and Company brings generations together in Gloucester

Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied Guests at Cuppa and Company. Photo: supplied LAUNCHED in May 2025 as a community-focused initiative, Cuppa and Company is a fortnightly morning tea event for the over 65’s held at Gloucester’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) Hall. Beginning as a pilot event, it has been extended […]

Community, Health

Bucketts Walk in Gloucester gets a much needed upgrade after 41 years

Work underway on the Bucketts Walk New steps on the Bucketts Walk THE Lions Bucketts Walk (the Walk) has been a popular Gloucester attraction since it was first constructed in 1984 and it received an upgrade in 2025. The Walk began as a community initiative, spearheaded by a small group of dedicated Gloucester Lions Club […]

Community

Stroud’s Joy Tull is still line dancing, well into her 80s

Yvonne Lowrey., Linda Benson, John Rosenbaum, Joy Tull (teacher), Annette Ritter, Sheila Murray, Kaylene Gorton and Carol Bennett. Absent: Bethany Ritter, Elizabeth Bartlett and Gail Ellis. Some of the dancers in action. FOR Joy Tull of Stroud, age is just a number. At 86, she’s still leading a group of line dancers at Stroud Road […]