Tag: Gloucester

The emergency trucking of water from the Tea Gardens Aquifer to Gloucester is now slowing after a decent douching of rain. Level four water restrictions will still be in place, but there’s been a few changes to future water supply plans.  

Gloucester dairy farmers say they’re being forced to sell up, with no signs the drought will break. The New South Wales Labor leader paid the region a visit today, calling on the government to offer cash support.  

The Barrington River is only days away from drying out… recording the worst levels in 75 years. Now, the Gloucester community is welcoming a new supply of water, with council ringing in the New Year with daily truck loads of drinking water.  

A man has been arrested and charged with 36 historic sexual and indecent assault offences at a rural property west of Gloucester yesterday. Police allege the 66-year-old sexually and indecently assaulted two women who were employed at the property between 2012 and 2018. Investigations are continuing.

Officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District are trialling a new community program in Gloucester. They’re reaching out to residents to hear their concerns – no problem too big or small.  

Mining company Gloucester Resources has announced it will be appealing a court decision on the Rocky Hill coal mine. Its development application was knocked back in the Land and Environment Court last month, due to climate change concerns. The decision was a huge win for grassroots group, Gloucester Groundswell. The mining company has until May…

Work on a new aged care home on Clement Street in Gloucester has now begun. Anglican Care representatives were there to celebrate, as was Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie. The $19 million dollar facility, partially funded by the commonwealth, will eventually be home to 50 elderly residents. Building work is expected to take…

A 12 year community battle is finally over, with the Land and Environment Court quashing the Rocky Hill mine proposal at Gloucester. In a ruling expected to have major ramifications, the impact of coal on climate change was considered, as well as the impact on the town.