Gunnedah artists, community groups and schools are being called on to create artworks depicting a person, event, site or community group they believe best represents their local Shire.
February 2024
Posted inEducation
New preschools on the way for New England Families
Warialda Public School, Toomelah Public School and Hillvue Public School have been selected as three of 100 new public preschools announced for NSW. This is the biggest expansion of public […]
Posted inInverell Shire
Aussie Hay Runners gearing up for another run into Inverell and Ashford
Inverell farmers affected by the bushfires will soon see a convoy on the horizon as the Aussie Hay Runners return this weekend.
Posted inGuyra, Manilla
New de-amalgamation bill a wolf in sheep’s clothing
A new bill introduced into the NSW Parliament aims to make it easier for local councils to demerge, but they won’t be providing the funds to do it. For Guyra and Manilla locals the fight is far from over.
Posted inTamworth
Weatherproofing Tamworth’s Craft Centre underway
Roof repairs at the Tamworth Regional Craft Centre Inc. are well underway, giving local craftspeople and creatives confidence that their much-loved craft shed will serve them well into the future.
Posted inGrants and funding
Grant winners strengthen the New England
The region has welcomed funding for several groups under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities program. Check out the list of lucky winners here and see what is coming to your town.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah
Exhibition captures the heart of the flood experience
The floods of 2021-2022 left behind scars in Gunnedah Shire and beyond, and lasting memories that are now the basis for an exhibition that will open on Friday, March 15 in Gunnedah.
Posted inGunnedah
Gunnedah’s town water is getting Fluoride this March
Fluoride will be introduced to Gunnedah Shire’s town water supply from Monday, March 11. The town’s new $8 million water treatment facility allowed the treatment of town water for the first time.
Posted inWalcha
Origin acquires renewables developer Walcha Energy
Origin Energy (Origin) has acquired renewable energy developer Walcha Energy, including its proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm (Walcha) and Salisbury Solar Farm (Uralla) projects.
Posted inEbor, Recreation, Roads and Infrastructure
Ebor Falls viewing platform reopened
The completed new upper deck of the Ebor Falls visitor precinct was opened yesterday, more than four years after being destroyed by fire.