THE Gloucester Golf Ladies played another round of their Summer Competition on Wednesday 29 January, grateful that the heatwave earlier in the week had been exchanged for more moderate conditions. The event was an Individual Stableford played over 12 holes…
THE February Monthly Medal was won in fine style by Steve Macdonald on Saturday 1 February at the Gloucester Golf Club. The event was an Individual Stroke sponsored by the Arkwood Family. The day itself was warm and humid although…
DEREK Wand and Rob Burrows turned in a strikingly good combined 49 points on Tuesday 28 January, a mere nine points ahead of the field in the Gloucester Veteran Golfers outing held in sizzling heat wave conditions. The event was…
THE humble sport of Darts is experiencing a resurgence across the Mid North Coast as a game of skill and opportunity for social connection. Its access for players of all abilities, its low-impact on participants and the inclusive nature of…
FRESH from their school holidays, Coffs Harbour’s best junior cricketers are ready to represent their region this weekend. Sixers Cricket League-Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 16s, Under 14s, and Under 12s representative teams travel to take on Clarence River…
THE forecast was for some showers but Gloucester’s 191th parkrun last Saturday remained dry for the 31 walkers and runners who ventured out on the 5 kilometre course around Gloucester District Park. Locals were joined by visitors from Tasmania, Newcastle…
DEAR News Of The Area, I TAKE issue with Derek Musgrove’s “Nuclear and renewables working together” letter on Thursday 30 January, 2025. Derek’s assertion that nuclear waste can be safely placed into the earth’s crust forever as being no different…
THE Woolgoolga Longboard Club are kicking off their first competition of the year on Sunday, 9 February. Starting from 7:00am, the competition will be held at either Arrawarra Headland or Mullawarra Beach (end of Beach Road), depending on conditions. Whether…
MOST people would be content to reach the elite level in just one sport, but young Gloucester woman Courtney Webeck has achieved that distinction in both tennis and cricket, as well as being a talented runner. Courtney, 22, was born…
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband insists on having the car window down whereas I much prefer the aircon. How can we come to a compromise? Nina L. Dear Nina, I’m not sure how old you are but many readers may be…