February 5, 2026
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.
Business, Community, Health

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.  […]

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Australian Wildlife Conservancy calls for Stroud landholders to join new Conservation Precinct Koala at Waulinbakh. Photo: Brad Leue/AWC.
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 […]

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Gloucester U3A offers a plethora of courses in 2026
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 […]

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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.
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 […]

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Gloucester Australia Day Committee selects local legend Murray Bowden as Australia Day Ambassador
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 […]

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Cuppa and Company brings generations together in Gloucester Cuppa and Company students meet Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: supplied
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 […]

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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.
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 […]

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