IT’S probably a safe bet that the terms Carrickmacross, Hollie Point, Hoveji Laces and Irish applique would be unfamiliar to most Gloucester residents, unless they had chatted at length to local senior Marie Laurie. Marie Laurie, who will soon celebrate…
IF you are walking by the School of Arts building on Denison Street, Gloucester on Monday afternoons, you may hear the dulcet tones of recorders. A group of six local musicians come together once a week to play their recorders.…
GLOUCESTER Country Women’s Association (CWA) wound up the year with a well-attended December meeting, at which reports were received from all office bearers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
LYN Stewart has been announced as Gloucester’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2025. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Lyn has called…
I HAVE been blown away by the enthusiasm of so many locals for the News Of The Area since it began publishing its Gloucester edition on 2 October. From day one I’ve been regularly stopped in the street, and received…
THE “Mini Vinnies” at St Joseph’s Primary School are learning the importance of serving others. This group of students selects a charity each term, develops a plan, and organises a fundraising event. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WAS compelled to inform the community of a challenge faced by many people regarding the financial cost of keeping pets. Recently Community at 3 was called to the home of an elderly man who…
MORE than 100 players teed off in a charity fundraising golf day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on Saturday – bringing a riot of colour to the fairways. Participants were challenged to wear something yellow and to donate…
NARRANGA Public School are state softball champions once again. The Narranga Crows successfully defended the state title they won last year, after triumphing at the Primary School Sport Association Knockout Softball State Finals in Sydney. The Narranga girls were crowned…
FRESH from their medal winning feats at this year’s Port Hunter Zone Athletics Championships a core of aspiring juniors from the Port Stephens Athletics Club are on track for more success at the upcoming regional titles. Leading the way is…