News Of The Area
GLOUCESTER DISTRICT Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent ~ Family Owned
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
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Celebrating volunteers on National Meals on Wheels Day BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group (BWNG) joined communities across Australia in celebrating National Meals on Wheels Day, hosting an afternoon tea to honour local volunteers on Wednesday, 27 August. National Meals on Wheels Day recognises the invaluable contribution of approximately 14,000 volunteers across Australia who deliver far more than meals – they bring connection, care, and reassurance to older Australians and people living with disability. In Gloucester, the Meals on Wheels service launched on 4 February 1974, when the very first meal was
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Volunteers Bill Murray, Pam Coote, Olley Murray, Elaine Murray, Sharon Galvin, Leanne Parish, Julienne Huntriss, Rob Butcher, Priscilla Warby and Gail Ellis.
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Matthew’s saving the planet, one bottle at a time
By Wendy BUSWELL
FOR local nine-year-old Matthew Rozynski, recycling cans and bottles has become a passion.
“I want to save the planet,” he told News Of The Area. Matthew, who has autism, is also using this passion
to contribute to the local community. “When a child has autism, CONTINUED Page 2
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ALISON PENFOLD MP FEDERAL MEMBER for Lyne
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I’m honoured to represent Gloucester and the Lyne electorate WAUCHOPE OFFICE 02 6586 4462 Cnr High & Hastings Streets, (PO Box 244) Wauchope NSW 2446
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
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