Gloucester cop is tops at Christmas Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 VISITORS to Gloucester might be surprised to hear that one of the most popular activities for local children in December is to visit the local police residence after dark. For the past ten or so years, local police officer Senior Constable Scott Chester has enthralled the Gloucester community with a spectacular
Gloucester Giving Tree initiative makes holidays a little brighter Gloucester District Gloucester District News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 THE Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) Giving Tree is an opportunity to make the holiday season a little brighter for local families and community members doing it tough this Christmas. First launched in 2017, the campaign has collected over 1,000 gifts from community members, organisations and businesses. Advertise with News of The
Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged Dungog Shire Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 AN INCREASE in roadside drug testing is being urged after NSW fell well short of its own targets, despite a spike in drug-related driving deaths. A report from motoring body NRMA found one-in-10 NSW drivers who undertook a roadside drug test delivered a positive result, as the state carried out 160,000
NSW MPs slammed for ‘part-time’ parliamentary year Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 SCORES of NSW MPs will earn the equivalent of more than $10,000 per sitting week in 2025 after a bid to increase the year's 16-week calendar was rejected. The Labor government's lower house schedule for MPs earning $172,500 a year is several weeks short of the recent average, barring years impacted
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 A BLESSED little indie gem arrives on the big screen this week in Your Monster. A “romantic horror-comedy” from filmmaker Caroline Lindy, it tells the story of Laura (Melissa Barrera), an aspiring actress who has been dumped while in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer. While adjusting to her new circumstances, she
Primary students aid tree planting at Raelands dairy farm Gloucester District Gloucester District News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 TWO local primary schools have participated in the Gloucester Environment Group’s KoalaWays program. The Raelands Dairy Farm near Barrington wanted to increase their forested areas along waterways, to provide more green corridors for wildlife. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Brody Taylor advances to Rotary Public Speaking finals Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 GLOUCESTER Rotary Club’s representative in the Rotary Public Speaking competition, Brody Taylor, has advanced to the district final. The annual public speaking competition is a four-tiered process - club, area, semi-finals and finals - and will see Brody compete against students from across Rotary District 9660. Advertise with News of The Area
Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 IN a city apartment block of 100 people, at least 40 residents are dreaming of a life by the beach or in the countryside. The number of city-dwellers looking to escape the big smoke has doubled in the last 18 months, with two-in-five considering a move, according to a national survey
Giving Trees return to real estate offices across region Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 A HOLIDAY staple for more than 15 years, the R and R Property ‘Giving Trees’ return across the region in 2024. On 1 November, Christmas trees were erected and decorated at R and R Property’s offices in Bulahdelah, Stroud, Gloucester, Raymond Terrace and beyond. Aside from being iconic representations of
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 21, 2024 THE Christmas theme takes a rest this week to make room for one of the biggest swings of the year, Wicked: Part One. Yes, the carols may not be playing but you can expect people to be singing at the top of their lungs during this adaptation of the immensely successful
