Preparations are in full swing Australia Day family fun in Gunnedah Shire, with former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson announced as the local Australia Day Ambassador.

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Farmers for Climate Action welcome NSW EPA plan to consider climate
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the NSW EPA Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26.
Can’t make it to the Golden Guitar Awards tonight? No problem.
The 51st Golden Guitar Awards are on tonight at the TRECC but if you can’t get to the event in person, then watch it from wherever you are online.
Work begins on repairing flood damaged roads in Breeza, Gunnedah
Gunnedah Shire Council has been making the most of the fine weather to progress repair work on the Shire’s flood damaged roads.
Glen Innes prisoner community works program reinstated
A popular outreach program at Glen Innes, which saw inmates from the local Correctional Centre undertake various public space and community parks maintenance and upgrade projects, will restart soon.
Not-for-profit founder Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador
Social entrepreneur and youth advocate Jarrod Wheatley OAM has been named as Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2023.
Increased construction costs threatened new amenities block at Croppa Creek
Construction of a new shower and amenities block at the Croppa Creek Recreation Reserve will continue after an additional grant from the NSW Government to cover the unexpectedly high costs.
UPDATED: Bush fire continues to burn at Bundarra
A bush fire is continuing to burn in the Bundarra area, west of Wearnes Road and north of Glenelg Road, 45 Kilometres south west of Inverell.
New shared pathway in Gunnedah
Work has started on a shared pathway extension in Gunnedah that will connect the Namoi River to Mullibah Lagoon, connecting the open spaces and improving safety for users.
Slim Dusty Centre officially one of the best Grey Nomad experiences
The Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey has been shortlisted as a finalist in Best Grey Nomad Attraction for the Grey Nomad Awards.