Gloucester Advocate
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Council
MidCoast rates set to increase by up to 5.2 per cent
MidCoast Council mayor, Claire Pontin. Picture supplied.
Jeanene Duncan
What's on
Council seeks community feedback for daft koala strategy
MidCoast Council is seeking community input on draft koala strategy. Picture by Peter Goonan.
Staff Reporters
What's on
Your never-ending guide to what's happening on the Mid Coast
Toni Bell
Tassie devil joeys are coming to Forster's Discovery Day. Picture by Aussie Ark
Feel good about doing good this Christmas by donating at council customer service points
Staff Reporters
Feel good about doing good this Christmas by donating at council customer service points
Roblox accused of hosting games that promote 'extremist ideologies'
Anna Houlahan • 39m ago
Computer keyboard. Picture via Canva
Overnight water outage planned for southern Gloucester as reservoir nears completion
Staff Reporters
Properties from Onslow Street to Gloucester Tops Road will be without water from 9pm Thursday night until 6am Friday morning due to work at the Cemetery Road reservoir site. Picture supplied.
Council
Visitor inquiries continue to grow
File picture
Jeanene Duncan
What's on
From our archives: Manning Valley Toy Run from 2014 to 2016 | Photos
Scott Calvin
From our archives: Manning Valley Toy Run from 2014 to 2016 | Photos
Infant long-nosed potoroo identified as a healthy male and christened 'Pippin'
Pippin, the joey long-nosed potoroo, was in prime health. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Council
Residents urged to ditch bottled water
Jeanene Duncan
Picture Shutterstock.
What's on
From our archives: Manning Valley Christmas Toy Run 2017 and 2018 | photos and video
Scott Calvin
From our archives: Manning Valley Christmas Toy Run 2017 and 2018 | photos and video
Krambach pool fight continues
Mick McDonald
Krambach area residents packed council's chambers on October 25 to protest the decision to close the Krambach pool. Picture Scott Calvin.
A successful meeting for Gloucester VIEW Club
Guest speaker John Heard spoke of his time in northern Australia as a house parent for Indigenous children. Picture supplied.
Bev Maybury
Aussie Ark release parma wallabies into wildlife sanctuary
Staff Reporters
Aussie Ark's Dean Reid and the Australian Reptile Park's Lauren Hunter with a Parma wallaby. Picture supplied.
Become the Prime Minister's neighbour for $4.28 million
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
The future owners of this Deakin home can count Anthony Albanese as one of their neighbours. Pictures Gary Ramage, supplied
Watch
Hop it: kangaroo captured after escape from foreign zoo
Anna McGuinness
The kangaroo has been sighted in Oshawa, east of Toronto in Canada. Pictures by Janet Grixti, Global News and CTV News

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National
'Beautiful soul': Friends rally after student's crash death
'Beautiful soul': Friends rally after student's crash death
Jessica Coates
Shoe chain accused of underpaying foreign worker
Jessica Coates
Shoe chain accused of underpaying foreign worker
Fire rips through Australian country music legend's home
Anna Houlahan
Flames engulfed the roof of Adam Brand's Gold Coast home. Picture via Seven News
Operatic titans join forces for 2024 Australian tour
Anna McGuinness
Spanish tenors Plcido Domingo and José Carreras are touring Australia in 2024. Pictures supplied
Alleged drug kingpin faces Australian court
Anna Houlahan
Masood Zakaria is deported to Australia. Picture via AFP
Sport
Elaine's great round in summer competition
Elaine Murray was all smiles after her great round in the summer competition.
Caroline Davies
Rain didn't stop Gloucester parkrunners
Carolyn Davies
Sarah Bell from Newcastle nears the finish of the 128th Gloucester parkrun.
Derek Wand takes top honours in veterans golf
Staff Reporters
Veteran golf winner Derek Wand (left) is congratulated by sponsor Paul Griffiths.
Rain rules out T20 cricket clash between NSW blind side and Gloucester
Mick McDonald
Gloucester Cricket's Rod Summerville.
Gloucester XI take on NSW blind side
Mick McDonald
Gloucester XI take on NSW blind side
PropertyView
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
What's On
Author Anne Andrews to speak at Gloucester Library
What's on
Local author, Anne Andrews to speak at Gloucester Library about her four-book compilation of poetry, 'Fantastic' on Friday, December 15, from 10am to 12pm. File picture.
Staff Reporters
What's on
Free workshops to run in lead up to Beats on the Bank festival
Staff Reporters
A series of workshops will be held this week covering production and performance elements as part of the Beats on the Bank Music Festival. Picture Pixabay.
What's on
Learn what to look out for and avoid being scammed
Staff Reporters
Learn what to look out for and avoid being scammed
What's on
Actress and director Rachel Ward special guest of Taree Film Society
Staff Reporters
Regenerative farmer, Rachel Ward with her herd of cattle. Picture supplied
What's on
Beats on the Bank: celebrating young musical talent on the Mid Coast
Staff Reporters
Picture Pixabay.
Recommended
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Elizabeth Habermann
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Five reasons a career with Whitehaven Coal is the change you've been looking for
There are plenty of good reasons why a job with Whitehaven Coal is worth considering. Picture supplied by Whitehaven Coal
Photos and Video
Roblox accused of hosting games that promote 'extremist ideologies'
Computer keyboard. Picture via Canva
Anna Houlahan • 39m ago
Become the Prime Minister's neighbour for $4.28 million
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
The future owners of this Deakin home can count Anthony Albanese as one of their neighbours. Pictures Gary Ramage, supplied
Opinion
Why Albanese needs to go full Robin Hood to fix our healthcare system
Crispin Hull • 2hrs ago
Anthony Albanese needs to take the anti-John Howard approach to healthcare. Image digitally altered
What's on
Superstar car heads to Canberra as city gears up for bumper Summernats
Peter Brewer • 2hrs ago
Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
Opinion
Are we ready for a hot summer? Not really
Andrew Gissing • 2hrs ago
This summer will be hot. It is time to get prepared. Picture by Scott Gelston
Comment
Why Albanese needs to go full Robin Hood to fix our healthcare system
Opinion
Anthony Albanese needs to take the anti-John Howard approach to healthcare. Image digitally altered
Crispin Hull • 2hrs ago
Opinion
Are we ready for a hot summer? Not really
Andrew Gissing • 2hrs ago
This summer will be hot. It is time to get prepared. Picture by Scott Gelston
Real Australia
Flunking your HSC is not the end of the world
Cai Holroyd
I was devastated when I opened up the slip of paper with my ATAR on it. Picture by Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Kristie Kellahan
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Natascha Mirosch
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Narina Exelby
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Carrie Hutchinson
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Discovering the Best Hammam Experience in Istanbul: A Blend of Tradition and Luxury
Explore the best hammam experience in Istanbul, guiding you to a place where you can immerse yourself in a blend of luxury and tradition. Picture Shutterstock
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Car Expert
2024 Lexus UX 300e review
Car Expert
2024 Lexus UX 300e review
Scott Collie
Car Expert
2024 Toyota Mirai: Hydrogen sedan gets tech upgrade
Jade Credentino
2024 Toyota Mirai: Hydrogen sedan gets tech upgrade
Car Expert
Australia's Evie wants to make it easier to pay for an electric car charge
Jack Quick
Australia's Evie wants to make it easier to pay for an electric car charge
Car Expert
Cheaper Lexus RZ electric car revealed with less power
Derek Fung
Cheaper Lexus RZ electric car revealed with less power
Car Expert
Mazda BT-50 recalled due to fire risk
Jack Quick
Mazda BT-50 recalled due to fire risk
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
No kidding: Goat push for Mt Hope Station
Tully, Katie, Stevie and Sarah Maher, Mt Hope Station, Mt Hope. Picture by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge • 58m ago
New England wool growers celebrate fantastic fashions
1hr ago
Fleece to Fashion Chair Lach Fulloon, Cressbrook Merinos, Armidale and his wife Kiri.
Tumpets sound as petunias sing this Christmas | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
Drought hardy petunias flower in pots until the first frost.
Life & Style
Experts sweet on labelling crackdown on sugar claims
The changes to food labelling are a win for consumers, the Food for Health Alliance says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Liv Casben
Advice
Downsizing? Consider these things before taking the plunge
Arm yourself with knowledge about all facets of downsizing your home. Photo Shutterstock
Advice
Q&A Dec 4