THE WOOTTON Food Swap, now in its eighth year, is looking towards the future and considering expanding the concept. The food swap allows community members the opportunity to exchange home-grown or home-made items, as well as plants and seeds. Advertise…
STRATFORD Coal has announced an investment of more than $106,000 into community organisations across the Gloucester and Stroud regions. The funding will be shared across 32 local community groups and initiatives that work in the areas of healthcare and aged…
BARRINGTON School’s P&C is again hosting the fundraising event known as Barrington Brickfest. The event will highlight everything lego for both young and older fans. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
THE highlight of the Gloucester Aero Club’s Fly-In on 2 and 3 November was a spectacular display of aerobatics by club members and professional stunt pilots. In raising money for the club, it also enabled it to offer learn to…
BILLIONS of dollars will be poured into Medicare no matter who wins government, with the coalition promising to match Labor’s landmark spending pledge on health care. Peter Dutton and opposition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston say a coalition government will provide…
DUNGOG Shire Council is calling on all residents in Clarence Town and the surrounding area to provide their input into a flood study. The study will improve Council’s understanding of flood behaviour and impacts and help better manage flood risks…
MEN’S Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) are set to be rolled out across an additional seven locations across NSW, including Gloucester and Maitland, following a $10 million investment from the NSW Government. MBCPs are evidence-based group programs and services that focus…
DUNGOG Library’s popular summer colouring competition has wrapped up, with this year’s event attracting a wide range of participants. From budding young artists to seasoned colour enthusiasts, all were eager to draw on their imaginations. Advertise with News of The…
A DEVELOPMENT application (DA) has been refused for an outdoor recreation facility involving the use of motocross tracks at 47 Horton Close, Glen Martin. In accordance with Dungog Shire Council’s ‘Assessment of Development Applications Policy’, the application was reported to…
THE Gloucester Environment Group hit the trails for their latest bushwalk on 16 February, following a four kilometre roller-coaster stretch of the Mountaineer–Glowang track. “Moderate Mountaineer-Glowang trail, near Wangat Road, offers scenic mountain views across Gloucester Tops wilderness in Barrington…