Written by Beryl Bowden from Stroud “As a teenager during World War 2, I remember the ANZAC Day Service held each year as being very special. The realization that we were actually ‘at war’ gave the occasion extra meaning. The procession of…
The replicated plaques from World War I were unveiled at the Stroud Cenotaph last Saturday. These plaques are a tribute of respect and gratitude to those who served in the Great War 1914-1918 and will complete the Memorial Cenotaph. The original plaques will remain in…
Both Gloucester and Stroud came out firing with hard hits last weekend in an intense game of football. Gloucester scored first after a long run of back and forth, but failed to convert. Stroud held on defensively and had a few…
Work by Great Lakes Council to reconstruct Berkeley Street at Stroud (on the Bucketts Way) is nearing completion. “The reconstruction work on Berkeley Street is being undertaken between Lamans Creek and Broadway Street,” said Council’s Director of Engineering, Mr Hartley.…
The vibrant country show that transforms the beautiful town of Stroud into a bustling centre for all things rural is about the take place. President of the show, James Harris, said the Stroud Show brings about 5000 people through the gates.…
Next month 11 year old Charlotte Standing will head to Sydney to compete in the state titles. She was nominated by Stroud Public School to attend the zone competition which was held earlier this year. Charlotte progressed from zone to regional…
This Sunday 22 February Great Lakes Council will provide local residents in Stroud, Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens with a free, safe and easy disposal method for any unwanted or out-of-date household chemicals. Hazardous household chemicals eligible for this free collection…
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is undertaking works at the overbridge located on Neville’s Road, Stroud as part of the NSW Government’s rail infrastructure improvement program across the country Regional Network. Works will be completed by TfNSW’s contractor, John…
More than $11,500 has been raised at an event held in Stroud for a local man recently diagnosed with motor neuron disease. Brenton Teasdale, 30, discovered he had the disease last year after he began to have trouble with his…
Chairman of the Stroud Community Lodge, John Bowen, has been nominated within the Great Lakes 2015 Australia Day Awards as Citizen of the Year. John has spent three decades years chairing meetings at the aged care facility, as well as driving…