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"Congratulations to the Gazette on returning to print! Me and many other local women worked on the paper for over twenty years and have fond memories of reading stories hot off the press. A trusted local news source is so important—Facebook is no substitute. It’s a great comfort to see the Gazette back in our hands." Gae, Windsor Downs.
"Congratulations to the Gazette on returning to print! I grew up with the paper and stories about Bowen Mountain Playgroup, Grose View Primary and Colo High. As teens, we’d rush to read Around the Courts and see who’d been caught out! Now I’m a Mum I’d love to see news about my own kids’ schools—Londonderry Primary or Bede Polding—in the Gazette. Kids love seeing their school in print. It’s more meaningful than Facebook or any other social media." Carren, Londonderry
"I reckon it’s great the Gazette is back! I grew up checking the sports section first—looking for match results and who made it into the paper. I always started at the back and worked my way to the front. The front page told me about Council and political stuff I wasn’t too interested in back then, but I knew it mattered to keep our community running well—so I read it anyway. Thanks for coming back… and don’t forget to print the cricket results!" Troy and Linda, The Slopes
"I’m so happy the Gazette is back—it honestly makes life easier. I can read it, trust it, and know what’s going on in our community. It helps everyone get on the same page about local issues and work toward better solutions. I also hope there’s a great What’s On section—it makes planning weekends so much easier". Sonya, Richmond
"It’s great the Gazette is back! I was so proud to be on the front page as the first female apprentice carpenter in the district. Now that it’s returned, I can tell everyone how good it is to be a Tradie Ladie!" Alana, Bilpin
"This is me in the Gazette. I love looking back at my sporting achievements – I’ve kept the clipping for 30 years and looking at them still brings a smile to my face." Evan, Mulgrave
"Its good the Gazette is back, I’ll know what’s going on again outside of Colo and Wisemans. Also the Gazette can report on the state of river, something needs to be done about erosion and the roads!" Pete, Colo
“The Gazette coming back to life has been the talk of our WhatsApp group. We’ve been taking a trip down memory lane, thinking of the times we saw our names in print — and laughing at the misfortunes of those who made it in for less-than-reputable reasons! Happy Birthday, Gazette, and may there be many more.”
— Holly and friends whose families live in Hawkesbury
Having everyone reading from the same page is important for building community consensus and that’s what the Gazette use to help us do, and hopefully will do again. Happy 137 birthday! Eric Kurrajong Heights
