OUR town of Gloucester whispers tales of its rich past through its captivating heritage architecture. Stepping onto the streets of our town feels like stepping back in time, with buildings showcasing the craftsmanship and influences that shaped the region’s history. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

THE Aqua Aerobics Social Group has recommenced sessions at the Gloucester Olympic Swimming Pool. The local group has been run by volunteers for more than four decades. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us

JESS Kernahan, 20, is one of a new breed of young female Rotarians in Gloucester. Born and bred locally, Jess is currently studying rural science at university. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us

RAIN fell from the sky as eleven eager bushwalkers set out from Gloucester on Sunday, 20 October. The drive took the trekkers from the Gloucester Environment Group through Dungog to the Barrington Tops and the start of the Rocky Crossing Walk. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

PUBLIC exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Stratford Renewable Energy Hub (SREH) closed on Tuesday 29 October. The key component of the project is a pumped hydro energy storage system (PHES) on land within the current Stratford Mining Complex, which proponents Yancoal Australia say could generate up

THE Gloucester Aero club will be holding its annual “Fly In” over the weekend of 2-3 November. This event gives sport and recreational pilots from the North Coast to Sydney and beyond the opportunity to fly into Gloucester. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

ON a corner of District Park sits a patch of land cultivated by the Gloucester Community Garden Association. Tuesdays are particularly lively, with volunteers busy planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting and mowing. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.

LOCAL animal experts shared their knowledge with 57 keen attendees at Gloucester Environment Group's recent ‘Tweet-Croak-Grunt’ workshop. The day’s first speaker, Kristy Peters from Birdlife Australia, presented a lively talk on the birds of Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

CYCLING enthusiasts continue to push for the establishment of a cycleway between Gloucester and Barrington. In July this year MidCoast Council sought feedback to help shape its Open Spaces and Recreation Strategy, to guide the development of the LGA’s walking and cycling networks for the next ten years. Advertise with News

MORE than 110 people took part in the 24-hour Gloucester Rotary Mental Health Relay on the weekend of 13-14 October despite rainy conditions. “It was a huge weekend, and we had a fantastic response from the community,” said Jo Fitzpatrick, Vocational Director, Gloucester Rotary. Advertise with News of The Area today.