Gloucester Advocate
Friday, 26 April 2024
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Council
NAIDOC funding for Mid Coast corporations
A corroboree at Saltwater kicked off NAIDOC Week for Biripi community in 2023. Scott Calvin picture.
Jeanene Duncan
Gloucester Environment Group takes in 'the Joy of a Damp Autumn Day'
Gloucester Environment Group takes in 'the Joy of a Damp Autumn Day'
Di Montague
Australian bass and estuary perch fishing closure to begin May 1st
Staff Reporters
Annual closure of fishing for Australian bass and estuary perch in all NSW coastal rivers and estuaries commenceS on Wednesday, May 1. Picture courtesy DPI.
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Coal mine could be reborn as renewable energy hub
Matthew Kelly
The proposed pumped hydro project will use the mine's existing water supply.
Free
Gloucester - your 2024 telephone directory is on its way
Gloucester - your 2024 telephone directory is on its way
Toni Bell
Sydney Youth Orchestra drops by for performs at Gloucester High School
Staff Reporters
Peter Seymour Orchestra perform at Gloucester High School. Picture supplied.
New date added to military remembrances calendar
New date added to military remembrances calendar
Rick Kernick
What's on
Your never-ending guide to what's happening on the Mid Coast
Toni Bell
Manning Entertainment Centre plays host to the 2024 Taree and District Eisteddfod. File picture
Mid North Coast Waterfowl Association to hold first ever show day
Rick Kernick
Tanya Rae with Waddles. Photo supplied.
Aussie Ark and WWF Release 15 Eastern Quolls into Booderee National Park
Rick Kernick
Federal Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek personally releases two quolls and commends Aussie Arks conservation efforts. Picture courtesy Aussie Ark.
Police out in force over the Anzac Day weekend
Operation Anzac Day 2024 will launch at 12.01am on Wednesday, April 24 with double demerit points in place until 11.59pm, Sunday, April 28, coinciding with the end of the school holidays. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Council
Mid-Coast disability parking to go under the microscope
Jeanene Duncan
Picture Pexels.
Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
Grace Ryan • 2hrs ago
Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied

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National
Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more
Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl
Anna Falkenmire • 1hr ago
A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
Teen charged after machete brawl at shopping centre
Anna McGuinness
Six males were allegedly fighting inside Highpoint Shopping Centre and two were armed with machetes according to police. File picture
Body found in waters near busy casino
Carla Mascarenhas
Body found in waters near busy casino
Birds (and blokes) supporting birds: Wear your t-shirt to help raise awareness
Friday is Bird's Day and here's how you can show your support.
Grace Ryan
Creator Emily Mann and Business coach Kristy Withers. Picture by Kirsten Cunningham.
Sport
Full day of footy for junior and senior Magpies
Junior rugby league's rebirth in Gloucester continues this year, with the junior Magpies fielding four sides in the Group Three competition.
Mick McDonald
Junior tennis tournament for budding champions who can't get enough sport
Rick Kernick
Junior tennis tournament for budding champions who can't get enough sport
Gloucester sport award nominees named
Gloucester Cockies premiership winning women's rugby union side is a nomination for the senior sporting team of the year.
East Maitland overpower brave Magpies
Darcy Alladice's progress is blocked by two East Maitland defenders in the clash at Gloucester.
Scorpions surge in 2024
Mick McDonald
Gloucester juniors run onto the field with the Newcastle and Adelaide teams in the A-League clash at Newcastle last month. Photo Gloucester Scorpions
PropertyView
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
What's On
New date added to military remembrances calendar
New date added to military remembrances calendar
Rick Kernick
Council
Help shape the future of the Mid-Coast
Staff Reporters
Picture MidCoast Council
From a flicker of an idea Gloucester Creatives burst into artistic flame
Rick Kernick
Gloucester Creatives founding members Tracey Murrell and Dianne Erasmus. Picture by Rick Kernick.
What's on
School holidays activities galore on the Mid-Coast
Staff Reporters
Cupcake Creations is one of the activities taking place in the April school holidays. Picture MidCoast Council.
Council
Strike up conversation with councillors and senior council staff
Staff Reporters
Picture MidCoast Council.
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Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied
A celestial ballet for the ages
Emma Brown
The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Improving health and wellbeing for cats (and their humans) with the latest automatic litter tray
Elizabeth Habermann
PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
Photos and Video
Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more
Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl
Anna Falkenmire • 1hr ago
A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre • 1hr ago
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows
Michelle Grattan • 2hrs ago
Elon Musk. Picture Shutterstock
Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Comment
Punishment after the event rarely works
Opinion
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Greg McIntyre • 1hr ago
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
Grace Ryan • 2hrs ago
Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
Opinion
Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows
Michelle Grattan • 2hrs ago
Elon Musk. Picture Shutterstock
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Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
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Akash Arora
Adventure
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Laura Waters
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
Tim Richards
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Luxury
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Bronwen Gora
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Carrie Hutchinson
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Cruising
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Cruising
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Be prepared, bird flu could be on the way to Australia
NSW chief veterinary officer Jo Coombe believes vigilance and preparedness will play a vital role in the defence against high pathogenicity avian influenza.
Denis Howard
Driverless tractors could help close farm labour gap, says industry head
Barry Murphy
CNH Industrial Australia and New Zealand managing director Brandon Stannett at the Future Ag Expo. Picture by Barry Murphy
Record numbers of WA cattle are heading east
Brooke Littlewood
Record numbers of WA cattle are heading east
Life & Style
Tips on how to handle your scaly friends to keep them happy and healthy
Advice
Bearded dragons Picture by Mylene
Rspca
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Karen Hardy
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock