The convoy in Bulahdelah. Utes in tow. Trucks parked on Prince Street, Bulahdelah. Drivers enjoying their break. Lions Club president Judy Dixon (right) with Lions committee members. THE Lions Club welcomed the Aussie Hay Runners to town on Friday, 26 June, providing fresh homemade sandwiches, cake and cold drinks for the volunteer convoy as it […]

MIDCOAST Council has again been recognised for its work promoting the Barrington Coast, earning a place as a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The council’s destination brand, Barrington Coast, was named a finalist in recognition of the innovative practices of its visitor information centres, which showcase the region while delivering an […]

ENTRIES are now open for the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Tidy Towns and Sustainable Cities Awards, with communities, councils, organisations, businesses and individuals encouraged to showcase their environmental achievements. Since 1981, Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has recognised projects and initiatives that demonstrate environmental leadership, sustainability and strong community spirit across the state. The long-running […]

ESSENTIAL Energy is recruiting for the next generation of field crews and Gloucester residents are encouraged to apply. With the catch-phrase of ‘Swap the desk for the field’, Essential Energy has launched its 2027 Apprentice Program and is actively looking for people who want a hands-on career close to home. Applications are now open for […]

ACCORDING to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission quad bikes are one of the leading causes of injury and death on Australian farms, with over 200 recorded fatalities from quad bikes in Australia since 2011. As a farming area there are likely to be many Gloucester High School students who will look to a career […]

RECOGNITION has been awarded to MidCoast Council for its efforts in helping local primary producers diversify their businesses through agritourism. Council’s agritourism product development and mentoring program recently earned the economic development team a highly commended excellence award at the Local Government Professionals awards. The program was designed to help primary producers build the skills, […]

REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has appointed Kate Dunn as the new Local Connector for the MidCoast local government area, with the role commencing on 1 July. The appointment follows the NSW Government’s decision to expand The Welcome Experience into the MidCoast Local Government Area, with RDAMNC delivering the program across MidCoast, Port […]

BARRINGTON Tops wildlife sanctuary Aussie Ark will welcome visitors back to its popular Devils in the Wild tours from August, following a short winter break. The fully guided two-hour experiences take guests behind the scenes of the organisation’s conservation work at its Tomalla sanctuary in the Barrington Tops. Upper Hunter MP David Layzell highlighted the […]

Evelyn eating a lunch she didn’t cook. “What year was this song written?” asks Norm Harwood. EVELYN Rumble watched her mother serve in the Salvation Army kitchens and made the decision that she would serve others too. She was seven years old when her mum died but already she was determined to learn to cook, […]

GLOUCESTER locals doing their shopping might soon bump into a few local firefighters as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) takes to the streets of Gloucester to attract a new generation of on-call firefighters. Gloucester Fire Station is currently looking to fill multiple paid firefighter roles to bolster local fire protection. On Monday 15 June from […]