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…
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…
DAIRY farmers Chris and James McRae believe conserving nature on their farm is good for business. Raelands Farm near Barrington has been owned by the McRae family since the 1860s. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THOUSANDS of Australians with old phones will not be able to make any calls or texts as the major telcos shut down their 3G networks. In a bid to boost the speed, capability and reliability of their 4G and 5G…
FILMMAKER Robert Zemeckis has been responsible for a number of cultural touchstones in his long career (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away) and it looks as though he’s attempting another with Here. Reuniting his most iconic screen couple…
SCHOOL leavers from across the Lyne electorate can now apply for financial assistance to undertake university study or an apprenticeship through the NSW Young Nationals Jenny Gardiner Scholarship. The scholarship provides funding of $1000 to a student who is attending…
NUCLEAR power plants could take up to fifteen years to establish in Australia and facilities to dispose of high-level nuclear waste twice as long, an inquiry has heard. Waste produced by the power plants might have to be stored at…
SUNRISE Supported Living in Tuncurry offers a genuine alternative to traditional aged care. Retirement living dedicated to supporting your wellbeing, Sunrise offers a community lifestyle suited to an independent way of life, together with care and support in the privacy…
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,…
MEMBERS and guests of Gloucester VIEW (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) Club covered an array of topics at their monthly meeting at the Gloucester Country Club on Tuesday, 15 October. After a welcome from group President Robyn Robyn Henderson, Secretary…