Some of the damage caused by May’s floods in Mid North Coast and Hunter State Forests. Photos: Forestry Corporation. THE region’s State Forests are progressively reopening following the floods and severe weather of May but the Forestry Corporation is urging users to check the status of trails and campgrounds in advance, and to exercise extreme […]

THIS year’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Golf Day Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, 28 June. The emergency service has been operating in the Hunter region, including Gloucester, since 1975. It proudly provides emergency aeromedical assistance 24/7, encompassing search and rescue operations as well as inter-hospital transfers. In May 2025, the Rescue Helicopter completed a total […]

This chimney was originally installed by an amateur and had never been swept. Creosote was visible on the roof. Craig Baldwin uncovers inappropriate lead flashing, which allowed water to rust the roof below. What a perfectly clean and safe chimney looks like, free of ugly black creosote residue. FIRE safety around chimneys is an area […]

A NATIVE invader is threatening the long-term survival of the endemic Manning River turtle, which is only found in the freshwater creeks and rivers of the Manning River system. This ancient, unique creature is at risk of extinction because of its limited population size and a range of other threats. Of all the pressures on […]

THUNDERBOLTS Way will remain closed about 40 kilometres north of Gloucester near Bretti in the short term, as crews work to clear landslips and repair bridges. MidCoast Council crews are repairing the road which connects Gloucester to the New England region to achieve access to more damaged sections. Repairs are currently being done on Leslie’s […]

SES members played a vital role in ensuring community safety. RFS members were thanked at the community dinner. THE GLOUCESTER Rotary club hosted a free dinner event on Tuesday, 3 June to thank the volunteers who pitched in to support the community during the region’s recent flood event. Robert McNiece, Captain of the Gloucester SES […]

THE Gloucester RSL sub-Branch will receive $10,000 in NSW Government funding for conservation work on the Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower. Minister for Veterans David Harris announced the sub-Branch as one of the successful applicants from Round 2 of the 2024/25 Community War Memorials Fund. The Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower was constructed in 1931. A tall […]

BULAHDELAH’S primary industries have had a difficult year with the recent floods only adding to the stress being experienced by many businesses. A very wet summer leading into the recent East Coast Low and then almost immediately followed by flooding rains, has devastated many local businesses. Anthony Dorney, Managing Director of the Dorney Group Bulahdelah, […]

ACROSS NSW, over 110,000 native animals from more than 500 species are rescued annually, according to the Department of Environment and Heritage. Organisations like FAWNA (For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid), a not-for-profit group, play a crucial role in helping sick, injured or orphaned native animals, which maximises their chances of returning to their natural habitats. […]

MIDCOAST Council is asking for patience and understanding from the community as authorities work to dispose of the vast numbers of dead livestock left behind by recent floods. Mayor Claire Pontin said while the flood had been devastating for so many in the community, the impact on primary producers had been nothing short of catastrophic. […]