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Ryan Yates playing for the Northern NSW Emus under 21s in a match in New Zealand in 2016.

Gloucester cricketers play in inter district comp

The Stroud Swim Club really appreciate the generous donation from the Stroud Lions Club. Photo supplied.

Stroud swim club returns to the pool

Brendan Murray and Paul Blanch completed their 72 hole golf challenge in a little under 9 hours raising funds for cancer. Photo supplied

Good week of golf at the club

Ryan Yates playing for the Northern NSW Emus under 21s in a match in New Zealand in 2016.

Gloucester cricketers play in inter district comp

MNC Secretary congratulates Eric Higgins on Aussie 60s Selection

Eric Higgins named in Australian over 60s cricket team

Anthony Shultz, Amy Shultz and Emma Johnston represented the Gloucester Pony Club at the Queensland event. Photo supplied.

Another successful pony club competition

Anne Keen

Time to come together: Amarni and Willow Mitchell with Miley and Carter Cox at the 2017 Carols in the Park at Black Head. The carols return to Wylie Breckenridge Park this Sunday.

Get out and about this weekend

The exhibition offers a wide range of pieces in various mediums.

A splash of colour in the gallery

Exhibiting artists; Kate Landsberry from Firefly and Jeri McElroy from Belbora. Photo supplied

Inspiring artists to connect and create

Time to come together: Amarni and Willow Mitchell with Miley and Carter Cox at the 2017 Carols in the Park at Black Head. The carols return to Wylie Breckenridge Park this Sunday.

Get out and about this weekend

The Little Scallywagz are coming to town

Tall Ships Reserve in Tinonee will be the location for a memorial service on December 16 to remember loved ones lost to suicide.

Memorial service for those we’ve lost to suicide

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Amber Drop Honey (500 grams), $10.50

Christmas Gift Guide: 15 of the hottest pressies UNDER $50

Finished to perfection

Showcase property

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

An unbeatable family lifestyle at Forster

House of the week

Uniting Church Gloucester Fellowship Group enjoys their Christmas party.

A time for giving to those in need

The exhibition offers a wide range of pieces in various mediums.

A splash of colour in the gallery

On the left, Barbara Reichert and Denise Hawdon with their goodies and on the right, Erin Campbell and Bob Lamb with their award winning entries. Photos supplied

Cooking success at recent judging day

Uniting Church Gloucester Fellowship Group enjoys their Christmas party.

A time for giving to those in need

Celebration: Judy Hemmingway and Joan Harwood cut the Gloucester VIEW Club Christmas cake.

VIEW Club celebrates successful year

Judy Earle

Exhibiting artists; Kate Landsberry from Firefly and Jeri McElroy from Belbora. Photo supplied

Inspiring artists to connect and create

Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris (right) and Aaron Finch.

Aussies start well in Second Test

From our archives: Black head carols from 2013 to 2017 | Photos

MidCoast 2018 Christmas lights map

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

Just like Santa: Bodhi Murphy enjoys the cookies and milk in the Santa's Challenge at the Gloucester Community Christmas Carnival. Photo: Anne Keen

Gloucester is feeling festive with a carnival & carols

Anne Keen

Just some of the stars on the red carpet on Wednesday night.

15 photos from the AACTA red carpet

Petria & Rick Bailey

From our archives: Manning Valley Christmas Toy Run | photos and video

Scott Calvin

From our archives: Summerfest concert at Harry Bennett Park 2016 and 2017| Photos & Video

Scott Calvin

Encryption laws impact on human rights

Morry Bailes

Gender equality change is slow but upon us

Patty Kinnersly

Value of feedback can’t be underestimated

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

ABANDONED: Cars stranded on after water levels dropped. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE

We weren’t stupid, say drivers stranded in floodwater

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Missing 84-year-old WA woman Patricia Byrne has been found after last being seen on Thursday.

Missing woman, 84, found alive in WA park

Labor says if it wins government there will be incentives for investors to build affordable homes.

Labor push on cheap housing, dodgy bosses

Scott Morrison has defended his decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Aust Jerusalem decision an election issue

Chris Bowen say the Newstart rate needed to be assessed with the resources of government.

Labor unlikely to back Newstart increase

Matt Coughlan

Opposition leader Bill Shorten is proposing stricter environmental standards.

Labor pledges environmental law overhaul

Matt Coughlan and Kathryn Bermingham

NSW Roads Minister Melinda Pavey has announced a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones.

Cameras to nab NSW drivers using phones

Heather McNab

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg hands down his first budget update on Monday.

Labor trying to play down incoming figures

Marnie Banger

Live Music at Empire Control Room

Five unmissable things to do, see and taste in Texas

The Brahmaputra River … in the rarely visited Indian state of Assam.

River-cruising the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan

John Rozentals

Fraser Suites Sydney … ‘Summer Fun’ extras comprise buffet breakfast and onsite parking.

Six highlights in your travel week | 13 Dec

John Rozentals

HMAS Dechaineux at sea. Photo: LEADING SEAMAN KAYE ADAMS 111618nmsub29

See what it’s like under the sea in a Collins class submarine

Nadine Morton

The people of the underworld: aboard a Collins class submarine

Nadine Morton

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