Bingara’s much-loved riverside festival, Grazing on the Gwydir, returns to Junction Park on Saturday, 29 August, bringing local food, family activities and live outdoor music to the banks of the Gwydir River.
Gwydir Shire
Posted inFire, Warialda
Hazard Reduction Burn to reduce bushfire risk near Warialda
A 50-hectare hazard reduction burn will be carried out south of Warialda on 15 and 16 August as part of ongoing efforts to reduce bushfire risk across the district.
Posted inBingara, Technology
Telstra to upgrade Bingara mobile coverage
Telstra customers in Bingara should prepare for a planned mobile outage on Saturday as network upgrades are completed to improve future 4G and 5G coverage.
Posted inCrime, Inverell, Warialda
Seven charged in New England firearms and drug investigation
Seven people have been charged following a police investigation into the alleged supply of stolen firearms and drugs across the New England region.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Bingara, Business
BW Welding & Mechanical Services take out Best Mechanic
Doing more than just providing a valuable service, BW Welding & Mechanical Service is a community asset and very worth of the Best Mechanic title.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Bingara, Business
Daniel Phillips Electrical takes Best electrician and Bingara’s first BITNE win
The family-owned business, which services communities from Bingara through to Tamworth and across the region, earned widespread support from customers who praised its reliability, workmanship and commitment to going above and beyond.
Posted inBingara, Technology
Bingara residents advised of temporary Telstra mobile disruptions during scheduled maintenance
Bingara residents should expect brief Telstra mobile disruptions on Tuesday, 7 July, during essential maintenance.
Posted inGood News, Warialda
R2B2 stands tall again as Warialda principal rebuilds storm-hit icon
Warialda’s beloved black and yellow replica of Star Wars droid R2D2 is back on his feet at the entrance to town, eight months after a violent storm tore his head clean off.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire
Almost $15 million boost for Namoi Gwydir emergency services
A new $13.1 million fire control centre and six firefighting vehicles have boosted emergency response capabilities across the Namoi Gwydir District.
Posted inBingara, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Bingara’s Orange Festival returns with army band and 90 years of the Roxy
Bingara’s beloved Orange Festival is set to light up Gwydir Shire on Saturday, 4 July, with this year’s event carrying extra significance as the community marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Roxy Theatre.