GLOUCESTER resident Samantha Green attended the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC) in Hobart from 30 September to 3 October, participating in discussions around the future of safety on the nation’s roads. Ms Green is the Director of RoadCulture, a…
FOR those who enjoy throwing a fishing line into the Gloucester River in the hope of catching dinner, the prospects of success are soon to improve. MidCoast Council has been successful in obtaining a Habitat Action Grant from the Department…
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.…
IN March 2021 Gloucester was inundated by floodwaters which reached areas of the central business district, flooding several shops. As the torrent poured through the nearby Billabong Park, the pressure of the flow destroyed the long-standing footbridge connecting the two…
THE Gloucester Country Women’s Association (CWA) Evening Branch hosted a well-attended annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 10 October. All leadership positions were filled at the meeting. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
SHANE Holstein had a childhood dream of being on the radio. “Radio was a companion when I was growing up; a friendly voice,” he told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
A DRIVER and a girl have died and two young boys are recovering in hospital after their car crashed on The Bucketts Way. Police patrolling Bucketts Way at Tugrabakh arrived at 3am at the scene where an SUV had slid…
A COALITION government will make home ownership viable for more Australians, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects. Mr Dutton on Saturday unveiled the coalition’s Housing Infrastructure Program, designed to expedite construction of up to…
HOUSING developments in flood-prone areas should be banned and properties in very high-risk areas must be eligible for buyback schemes. That’s according to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the responses from insurers to major flood claims, which also called for…
A WORKSHOP has been planned in Gloucester next month for local landholders keen to learn more about the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. “The carbon and farming space can be daunting and many farmers are curious about all things…