Gwydir Shire Council Archives | New England Times

Council strategic cooperation raises the A word

by RK Crosby2 days agoMarch 1, 2026

A new Northern Tablelands regional organisation plus a strategic working group on regional water security has prompted one councillor to raise the A word: do we need to start talking about amalgamation?

Awards, Gwydir Shire

Warialda and Bingara Australia Day honours announced

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 2026

Community spirit was front and centre this Australia Day, as the Gwydir Shire recognised outstanding individuals and groups for their contributions throughout 2025.

Bingara, Phones and internet

Telstra denies issues in Bingara despite failure to deliver promised upgrade by Christmas

by RK CrosbyDecember 30, 2025December 31, 2025

Telstra has denied there are problems with its mobile network in Bingara, despite another Christmas period marked by service outages and an upgrade promised before Christmas once again failing to materialise.

Agriculture, Local News

New workshops on connectivity and workplace relations in the North West

by New England Times News DeskSeptember 3, 2025September 7, 2025

NSW Farmers is bringing a series of events to the North West to assist the farming community with telecommunications issues and changes to workplace laws.

Community development, Good News, Warialda

Warialda’s time to shine

by Cameron MagusicJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.

Bingara, Local festivals and shows

Bingara’s Orange Festival returns: A weekend of tradition, community and celebration

by Bec GracieJune 24, 2025June 27, 2025

The streets of Bingara come alive this July as the town celebrates one of its most cherished traditions — the Happy Days Orange Festival — now in its 65th year.