News Of The Area
GLOUCESTER DISTRICT Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent ~ Family Owned
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Regional migration surge continues along NSW coast
Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul
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Council backs major events
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80-plus years of country music By Kim TEOH CEDRIC Salter, 88, has been hooked on country music since the age of five, when his dad would play it on the radio and his mum would sing along. After decades working to grow the genre’s popularity in regional NSW, “Ced” was inducted to the Australian Country Music Stars of Fame in December 2025. Started in 1993 by long-term entertainer Phil Mahoney, the Music Stars of Fame platform pays tribute to Australian country music performers, and promoters who have supported the development of other
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Cedric Salter celebrates his induction into the Australian Country Music Stars of Fame with Gloucester & District Country Music Club President Gail Ellis.
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Still no firm timeline on Regional Rail fleet
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
By John WATTS
WHILE trains between Sydney and Grafton resume next week, a date has yet to be set for the introduction of the long-awaited
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XPT replacement fleet. “A timeline for the new Regional Rail fleet’s entry into service on the North Coast line will be confirmed
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