RESIDENTS are invited to take part in the online AusPlay survey, conducted by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), to help shape the future of outdoor spaces in our region. According to the latest AusPlay report (May 2025), Australians are moving away from traditional sports club activities. They are choosing to get active outdoors in parks, […]
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO.
The HJO delegates met with senior NSW Government politicians and officials at Parliament House. Photos: HJO. REPRESENTATIVE members of the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) visited NSW Parliament House on Thursday, 16 October to advocate for greater investment in the Hunter’s communities, industries, jobs, and economic future. The HJO is a collaborative body that represents the […]
“IT’S really quite simple to make these,” Lee Lawrence said, without even a glance at the intricate woollen mice she was crocheting. An avid supporter of animal rescue groups, Lee makes dog blankets and crochet mice for rescued cats. Her journey started years ago when she came across the RSPCA Sydney Adoption Centre in Yagoona. […]
The team with some of their hand-made pillows for breast cancer patients. Photo: Ling Gazzard.
A GROUP of sewing enthusiasts gathered at the Gloucester Seventh Day Adventist church on Sunday, 19 October to create specially designed heart shaped pillows for breast cancer patients. Organiser Beryl Landers told News Of The Area, “Being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to make 30 of these special cushions to donate to hospitals for […]
The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber.
The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. The community came together to celebrate the local legacy of Urs and Kathy Leimgruber. THIRTY-FIVE current and former local residents gathered at the refurbished Waukivory Hall on […]
A fenced off area where a shade tree once stood. Mature pool shade trees not yet removed. WHEN the Gloucester Olympic pool reopened recently, pool patrons, particularly those with children, were upset to find that two mature shade trees near the pool had been cut down. The trees had provided shade to pool users for […]
Winners are grinners. Photo: supplied
THERE was excitement all round when Gloucester Public School’s boys’ hockey team won the NSW state hockey championship by defeating Oran Park Public school 3-1 in the final. The competition is sponsored by the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) with over 30 schools from all over the state taking part. Although Gloucester has won […]
The Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers. Photo: supplied.
The Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers. Photo: supplied. The view from Peppers Mountain. Photo: supplied. A SPECTACULAR spring day greeted the Gloucester Environment Group bushwalkers for an assault on the 370m peak of Peppers Mountain near Stroud Road on 21 September. Peppers Mountain (sometimes referred to as Peppers Hill) is located approximately four kilometres north west […]
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) awareness week held earlier this month promoted the benefits of seasonal eating. It highlighted the importance of reducing food waste and advocated for the introduction of a national “Food Donation Tax Incentive”. Gloucester CWA President Anne Williamson said seasonal food is “often fresher and harvested at its peak”. “The fresher […]
The gathering for the unveiling of the monument. Photo: supplied.
The gathering for the unveiling of the monument. Photo: supplied. Jack Cook. Photo: supplied. A MONUMENT celebrating the traditional custodians of the Barrington River area was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday, 22 September. The idea for the monument came from the Cook Family of the Barrington Aboriginal Corporation. Those taking part in the event […]
