COLES and Woolworths are two of the most powerful and profitable supermarkets in the world but should not be split up, the competition watchdog has found in a major review of the sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released its final report into supermarkets on Friday, finding major chains had little incentive to be […]
The late Joe and Nancy Smith. Photo: supplied.
GLOUCESTER born and bred Allan “Joe” Smith was a talented second rower with the Gloucester Rugby League team that won the premiership in 1958. Even after he had hung up his boots, Joe attended most matches as a trained first aider and founded the local mixed touch football competition. Rugby league was not Joe’s only […]
An artist’s impression of the XPT replacement. Photo: TfNSW.
XPT TRAIN services to and from Gloucester are to be significantly disrupted for at least 12 months from mid-March. Presently, Gloucester has three services each way, but the NSW Government has announced that one of these is to be by coach. For some time, the NSW Government has been promising that the aged XPT trains […]
Young Gloucester Pony Club members.
THE Gloucester Pony Club has a rich history within the local community, spanning over 50 years developing horsemanship skills in young riders. “Pony Club members learn basic riding skills, safety around horses, and the importance of caring for their horses,” said Sally Maslen, the Pony Club Secretary. Sally’s involvement with the Gloucester Pony Club began […]
Gloucester Olympic Pool. Photo: MidCoast Council.
FOUR days each week, Susan Moore joins about 20 to 25 other women, some aged over 80, for a free aerobics class in the Gloucester Olympic Swimming Pool. Swimming is known to be an excellent way to keep fit, particularly as people age. However, the pool is scheduled to close for the season on 6 […]
The community response has been swift and overwhelming, with more than 40 locals attending the meeting. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to assist the Co-op […]
