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GLOUCESTER DISTRICT Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent ~ Family Owned
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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Chamber champions festive celebrations By Marilyn SANDERSON A DAZZLING street procession of vintage cars, trucks and tractors made its way through Gloucester on Friday, 5 December, delighting locals and visitors alike. Originally born of a desire to thank emergency services for their efforts during COVID, the parade formed part of the Twilight Christmas Gloucester event hosted by the Gloucester Business Chamber. Attendees enjoyed good food and entertainment, and sourced unique gifts from local and visiting stallholders, before cheering on the interesting array of vehicles that now participate in the annual event.
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Santa visits Gloucester in style. Photo: Gloucester Business Chamber.
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By Matt TAYLOR
GLOUCESTER’S property market has reflected the
broader strength of the MidCoast region, with dwelling values rising by 58.3 per cent since December
2019. According to new figures from Cotality, the uplift across the MidCoast LGA
has outperformed Greater Sydney (38.9 percent) and exceeded the national dwelling gain (50.4 percent)
Gloucester market outpaces Sydney amid MidCoast demand
over the past six years. Over the longer 20-year period, dwelling values across the MidCoast have
risen 86.4 percent, with houses up 91.1 percent and CONTINUED Page 3
Wishing you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My offices in Taree and Wauchope will close Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen Monday 5 January 2026. WAUCHOPE OFFICE
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Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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