Gloucester District News OfThe Area 22 JANUARY 2025
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Dungog Shire News Of The Area 22 JANUARY 2025
Gloucester District’s gardeners talking ‘Permaculture at the Pub’
WHEN the word “permaculture” is uttered, some readers might have a vision of someone clad in well-worn gardening gear, with an old tattered hat, clutching a freshly dug bunch of carrots or spuds. Few would imagine a smartly dressed group,…
‘Let’s get involved’: Committee seek support for Waukivory Hall improvements
THE Waukivory Hall Committee are seeking support for improvements to the historic community space halfway between Gloucester and Bulahdelah. “Acknowledging the uniqueness of the hall and the opportunity of uniting the community makes this a special venue worthy of the…
Gloucester’s hidden industries as the WFH trend continues
DURING the pandemic there was a necessary explosion in the number of people working from home (WFH) and that trend has continued. According to ABS data from 2023, 37 percent of Australians were working from home, which was much higher…
Peters Wins Veterans Golf
WHEN the Gloucester Veteran Golfers played their fifth round of their Summer Cup on Tuesday 14 January Gary Peters turned in a score showing a handy two-point lead over the field. The day was warm and fine which was a…
Gloucester Lady Bowlers Report
WE CERTAINTLY got a warm welcome back for 2025 for our first Point Score competition and it was good to have 18 ladies venture out with a welcome to Catherine Chen whom we welcome from Scone. We managed to have…
Dale Rabbet in Women’s Golf Win
DALE Rabbett has started 2025 in fine form after missing last Wednesday’s outing because of rain. On a fine Wednesday 15 January, players were keen to get out for their first competition game at the Gloucester Golf Ladies’ Summer Competition.…
Royal Hotel reigns as most popular NSW pub name
THE most popular names for NSW pubs have been revealed, with Royal Hotel taking the top spot as the most common watering hole in 2025. The latest data from Liquor & Gaming NSW shows that 73 out of the state’s…
Warning as scammers take advantage of storm chaos
SCAMMERS are attempting to take advantage of the recent storms and the community’s increased vulnerability. The National Broadband Network (nbn) is one of the companies urging everyone to remain vigilant for unsolicited phone calls or messages. Advertise with News of…