The walking group was led by John Watts.
The walking group was led by John Watts. The Andrew Laurie lookout – which has magnificent views to the north-east towards Copeland Tops and the Buckets. ELEVEN members of the Gloucester Environment Group enjoyed a wonderful Autumn day walking around the Gloucester Tops on Sunday, 15 March. Led by John Watts, walkers combined several of […]
Part of the crowd at the Business Chamber’s public meeting.
THE future of the Gloucester Business Chamber seems no clearer after a recent public meeting. As previously reported in NOTA (11 March 2026), after 99 years the Chamber is facing likely closure. It was standing room only at the meeting on 26 March, which was organised to discuss the Chamber’s future, and to give members […]
MidCoast Council is on the lookout for residents passionate about the region’s arts and creative industries.
MIDCOAST Council is calling for nominees to join its Arts and Creative Industries Reference Group. The Reference Group was established to provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of services to support the arts and creative industries in the MidCoast region. “The Reference Group members play an important role in guiding […]
Anna Burley, Diann Relf, Julie Lyford, Taylah Eyre Hughes and Donna Kemp.
Anna Burley, Diann Relf, Julie Lyford, Taylah Eyre Hughes and Donna Kemp. Laura Fraser, Sophie Lenehan, Julie Lyford, Nat Simshauser and Dominique Jacobs. GLOUCESTER Transitions Inc brought the community together for a powerful and uplifting afternoon exploring social justice, modern slavery and the strength of community connection on Saturday, 7 March. Around 75 locals attended […]
A previous Black Dog Ride One Dayer in Gloucester. Photos: supplied.
A previous Black Dog Ride One Dayer in Gloucester. Photos: supplied. A previous Black Dog Ride One Dayer in Gloucester. Photos: supplied. WITH just days until riders hit the road, the Gloucester community is being called on to get behind locals taking part in Black Dog Ride One Dayer, helping raise funds for grassroots mental […]
The cooking team: Jenny Shaw, Anne Williamson, Sue Thomas, Sandy Tebbet and Margaret Cornish.
BRINGING together the community for a no-cost meal, Café on Cowper started at the Gloucester Uniting Church more than ten years ago. Following a kitchen renovation, members of the congregation said the updated facilities were too good to be used only for church events. Wanting to use the space to bless others, a free community […]
The intrepid bushwalkers enjoyed another successful day in nature. Photo: supplied.
GLOUCESTER Environment Group members undertake a bushwalk in the local area each month, with their February walk featuring highlights of the Barrington Tops. The late summer jaunt was led by Steve Robinson. “After so much hot weather, our group of 16 enjoyed visiting the alpine plateaux where temperatures were a good ten degrees cooler than […]
A draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program is now open for public feedback. Photo: Simon Patterson.
RESIDENTS can now provide feedback on MidCoast Council’s draft Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program (CMP) that aims to protect the lakes, lagoons and river systems stretching from Wallabi Point to Karuah River. “Our estuaries are such an important asset to the community because of their recreational, environmental, social and cultural significance,” said MidCoast Council’s Natural […]
The entrance to Yancoal’s proposed Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: file.
The entrance to Yancoal’s proposed Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: file. A concept image of Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. Photo: Yancoal. CONCERNS have been raised about where to accommodate construction workers if a major renewable energy project goes ahead. As reported by NOTA (2/10/2024), the Stratford Coal Mine has come to the end of its useful […]
THIRTY-THREE community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions have benefited from a share in $92,000 through Stratford Coal’s 2026 Community Support Program. The funding will support a diverse range of local organisations including primary and high schools, rural fire services, creative and cultural associations, historical societies, sporting clubs, community halls, country clubs, preschool services […]
