News for 2010

Will Johnstone: An inspiration to his peers (28-Dec-10) [Read more...]
When Will Johnstone was just one month old he died twice, 18 years on and he is now running his own business and ready to take on the world.

New home for La Vogue (28-Dec-10) [Read more...]
When Susan Bridges was a small girl growing up in Bingara, she always wanted to be either a hairdresser or a nurse. 

Bingara’s Riverscape Park takes shape. (16-Dec-10) [Read more...]
“After more than a dozen willing workers had completed three hours tidy up of the Riverscape Park area at the northern end of Maitland Street on Sunday, we can begin to see clearly the potential of this lovely site” said Bingara and District VISION 20/20 President, Frances Young.

Scare up a Good Book during the school holidays at the Bingara and Warialda libraries (15-Dec-10) [Read more...]
About 40,000 children across Australia will hear things that go ‘bump in the night’ thanks to their local library.

Late Night Shopping Christmas Hamper (15-Dec-10) [Read more...]
A great Christmas hamper could be yours, simply purchase $10 of product from any of the participating stores and place your entry in box provided.

City medical students see a country practice (15-Dec-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Medical Centre has been fortunate to have two medical students, James Connell and Rachel Norton, visit for two weeks to experience a country practice. Both students visited Bingara through the John Flynn Placement Program, which is administered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine in Brisbane and funded by the Federal Government.

Bingara and District VISION 20/20 to make fresh start in 2011. (8-Dec-10) [Read more...]
Bingara’s community group, VISION 20/20, will commence the new year with their Annual General Meeting on Thursday February 3, 2011. It will present an opportunity for new members and new faces on the committee with several existing committee having completed their roles.

On Course with Bingara Community College (5-Dec-10) [Read more...]
Congratulations to those Year 10 and 12 who have completed their Exams.  Celebrate!  Live your life to the best of your ability and enjoy!

Roxy goes on show at Christmas Carnival (29-Nov-10) [Read more...]
After months of meticulous restoration work, The Roxy Café Restoration Project is nearing completion.  Finally the time has come to open the doors and invite the community to view the works to date.

Community embraces Christmas Carnival (29-Nov-10) [Read more...]
The community has embraced the opportunity for a Christmas Celebration. Lions have donated $400 towards lollies, prizes and expenses.

Late night shopping (29-Nov-10) [Read more...]
Traditional late night shopping is making a return to Bingara with most shops trading until 9pm on December 15 and 22.

Gwydir Learning Region Vocational News (29-Nov-10) [Read more...]
By Margaret Smith – Gwydir Vocational Co-ordinator.

Myall Creek Memorial site Heritage Listed (20-Nov-10) [Read more...]
The Myall Creek Memorial, built in memory of the infamous Myall Creek Massacre of 1838, has been given the State’s highest form of heritage protection and recognition.

Support our troops this Christmas (20-Nov-10) [Read more...]
While most Australians will enjoy Christmas with family and friends, our servicemen and women overseas should be in our thoughts.

Remembrance Day 2010 in Bingara (20-Nov-10) [Read more...]
Rememberance Day was observed in Bingara last Thursday week, at a ceremony which concluded with two minutes silence.

Carnival On? Off? Definitely ON! (20-Nov-10) [Read more...]
 The Christmas Community Celebration will be held on Friday December 3 from 7pm.

Strong support for Pink Ribbon Day breakfast in Bingara (15-Nov-10) [Read more...]
Friday November 5 was a wonderful day in Bingara, not only was the sun shining but over 100 people attended the Pink Ribbon Breakfast at the Imperial Hotel with all money raised going to the Cancer Council and Cancer Research.

Bingara Community College to become Part of Northern Inland group (15-Nov-10) [Read more...]
Over more than 20 years a strong relationship has developed between Bingara Community College and Community College-Northern Inland.

All is sweet for Warialda festival (8-Nov-10) [Read more...]
The town of Warialda will be buzzing when it hosts its third annual Honey Festival later this month.

A touch of Monet at Bundarra (8-Nov-10) [Read more...]
Apart from a backdrop of euclyptus trees, a group of Bingara women could have been forgiven for thinking they had been transported to the garden of the great painter, Claude Monet, at Giverny in France. (See the spectacular photograph in last week's Advocate.)

Trakmaster Club’s visit to Bingara more exciting than anticipated (2-Nov-10) [Read more...]
The Trakmaster Club arrived in Bingara on Wednesday October 13 with members coming from Victoria, Queensland and different parts of NSW. We again stayed on Peter and Jan Rose’s property beside the Gwydir River.

Public meeting to establish Riding for the Disabled (1-Nov-10) [Read more...]
On August 30, a meeting was held in Warialda to gauge support for establishing a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in the Gwydir Shire. The meeting was well supported with an unanimous decision to start an RDA centre. The next step is to hold a Public Meeting.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon (1-Nov-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Central School Band Support Committee is holding a Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Fashion Parade at the Bingara Sporting Club from noon.  

Pink brekkie for a good cause at Bingara (Menu attached) (31-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are a fun, early morning get-together of friends, family or workmates to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise funds for further research. 

Myall Creek Education and Cultural Centre plans on display (31-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Architectural plans for construction of an Education and Cultural Centre in close proximity to the Myall Creek Memorial will be on display at a public meeting to be held at Myall Creek on Saturday 30 October.

Citizens of the Year nominations open (31-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Council Special Events and Projects Committee are searching for the NSW Local Citizen of the Year for Australia Day 2011.

Ally preparing for her Hawaii tour (31-Oct-10) [Read more...]
In March next year, Bingara Central School student, Ally Dixon will travel to Hawaii following her selection as a member of the “West of the Divide” Concert Band.

Spring into action: Have your say in the first national kangaroo survey (27-Oct-10) [Read more...]
The kangaroo may be an Australian icon which unites the country in sporting battle, however when it comes to managing its population there appears to be as many views as there are roos and this is making their effective management difficult.

Photographic record of local soldiers gifted to RSL Club (26-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Two folders containing photographs and burial records of soldiers from Bingara and other northern towns, were presented to the RSL Sub Branch last Thursday evening.

How Bingara looked in 1890 (19-Oct-10) [Read more...]
While researching plans to advance Bingara, Rick Hutton stumbled upon the following report which appeared in The Maitland Mercury on Thursday January 2, 1890.

Visitors bring memories to the Roxy complex (19-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Bingara was recently a week for family history searches or trips down memory lane.

Gwydir Shire Council Community Meetings (18-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Council has resolved to hold the following cycle of Community Meetings:

SUPERDRAW hits the region (12-Oct-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara RSL was fortunate to have been the first Club drawn in a weekly SUPERDRAW which commenced last week.  Sadly, the Bingara RSL member was not in the Club to scoop the $10,000 winning pool.

Gwydir Council’s leadership re-elected unopposed (8-Oct-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Mayor, John Coulton has been returned unopposed for a second term.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Mountain Bike Bash visits Bingara (29-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Thirty six riders taking part in the 10th annual Mountain bike ride to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service rode into Bingara last Tuesday afternoon.

Bingara and Warialda students honoured at Awards dinner (28-Sep-10) [Read more...]
The Gwydir Industry & Education Links Committee held its 13th annual Awards Dinner recently at the Bingara Returned Serviceman Club.  The regard the Bingara and Warialda communities have for the awards can be seen by the 170 people who attended the evening.

Businesses and staff recognised at awards presentation evening (28-Sep-10) [Read more...]
New and long term Bingara business owners were recognised at the annual Presentation of Vocational Educationa nd Business awards.

WetlandCare Australia national competition now open for entries (20-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Today WetlandCare Australia launches online  their 4th annual National Art and Photography Competition to celebrate World Wetlands Day. The competition, which receives entries from across Australia, is open to children and adults in both Art and Photography, giving as many people as possible the opportunity to submit entries. 

Kristen’s achievements recognised by NSW Education Minister (17-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Bingara Central School Captain, Kristen Heal was presented with a Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement at a function in Sydney on Monday.

Children and residents enjoy a fun morning at Touriandi Lodge (17-Sep-10) [Read more...]
During the last two years, children attending Bingara Playgroup have enjoyed visiting residents of Touriandi Lodge for a morning of stories and music.

Bingara SES runners-up in region competition (17-Sep-10) [Read more...]
The North West Region of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has conducted a rescue competition, testing the skills of their volunteers in a range of challenging rescue scenarios, with the Deepwater SES team being awarded first place and the Andy Roberts Memorial Rescue Challenge Shield.

Second Bingara Relay for Life planned (15-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Local volunteers are being urged to get behind their community and join the organising committee of Bingara’s second Relay For Life which will be held in Autumn 2011, supported by Cancer Council NSW.

Bingara Community College upgrade opened (12-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, officially opened the upgrade at Bingara Community College on Tuesday.

On Course with the Bingara Community College (12-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Now is the time to be planning what you want to be doing in 2011.  The Year 10 students have had their Year 10 course planning night, Year 11 has reviewed their courses of study.  The principal and teachers are having planning meetings for 2011.  The Community College is planning 2011.

Eco systems forum follow up (12-Sep-10) [Read more...]
The Upper Gwydir Landcare Association is busy planning for the upcoming follow up to their very successful ‘Eco Systems Forum’ held in 2009.  The organizing committee has secured the services of Mr. Bruce Maynard as the guest presenter for the day.

After a career in fashion, Susanne is happiest at home (12-Sep-10) [Read more...]
It was 1987 Australia won our first Cricket World Cup, Bob Hawke celebrated his third term as Australian PM and Kylie Minouge’s Locomotion spent seven weeks at number one.

Beware of energy efficiency device claims (12-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Country Energy is warning residents throughout the New England North West to check the credentials of people selling energy efficiency devices either over the telephone or in person.

Northcott Centre and waterslide to be replaced in Copeton Dam safety upgrade (4-Sep-10) [Read more...]
Construction of a new building to replace the current Northcott Centre at the Copeton Waters State Recreation Park is underway, with more major changes to the park to follow.  The changes were necessary due to the $60 million Copeton Dam safety upgrade.

Gwydir Community Awards (28-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Get your nominations in by September 3, 2010.  Drop your form into the boxes located at the Bingara Newsagency of H Fay & Sons.

Thomson Cup and Orange picking remembered (28-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Following is a letter to the Bingara Advocate from Michael Brown from Wagga Wagga who thought he would throw a little nostalgia into the Thomson Cup Athletics carnival and Orange Festival.  He wrote:

Coulton thanks people of Parkes electorate (28-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has thanked the people of the Parkes electorate for their overwhelming show of support at the ballot box on the weekend.

Legacy Week (28-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Legacy Week is August 29 - September 4.

Swing to Coulton in Parkes (28-Aug-10) [Read more...]
While Australia waits to see who three regional Independents will support to form a government, the electorate of Parkes was quickly decided on Saturday after polls closed.

Three nurses and a physio (25-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Sue Mack, Suzanne Bilsborough, Betty Parsons and Patricia Porter are Shenanigans on Gwydir, all health professionals with over a century of health experience between them have taken over the reins of Boutique Capri from Susanne Hughes.

The Great Road Safety Debate (25-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Moree Plains and Gwydir Shires Road Safety Program is working with the Moree Toastmasters Club to run ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’ as a component of Road Safety month, ‘So you think you can drive?’ in September 2010.

Across the Story Bridge (24-Aug-10) [Read more...]
This week is children's book week and ACROSS THE STORY BRIDGE is the 2010 theme. The Children’s Book Council of Australia announces the Book of the Year winners at this time.  However, the most important message from book week is “reading is fun”!

On Course with the Bingara Community College (18-Aug-10) [Read more...]
What do you want to learn, Bingara? By the middle of September 2010, the BCC will have planned the courses for 2011 to achieve some funding towards community training.  What would you like to see offered in 2011, please let us know now!

Bingara’s bush spirit helps Helicopter (18-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Bingara Returned Serviceman’s Club’s recent win of the ClubsNSW “Spirit of the Bush” Award and subsequent win of $5,000 had led to a very generous donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service New England North West.

Locals meet with Mal Peters’ committee (18-Aug-10) [Read more...]
A number of  Bingara people met with Mal Peters and his staff recently in the Bingara Council Chambers.

Geologist invites Gwydir residents to explore local area (17-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Geologist Bob Brown and his wife Nancy have extended an invitation to Gwydir Shire residents to join them on an explorative trip around Bingara and surrounding district.

First steps towards Bingara CEDP completed (9-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Bingara CEDP project co-ordinator Rick Hutton is very pleased with the results of the first three stages in the Project. “Thank you to all those people who have contributed thus far,” he said.

Five candidates for Parkes (9-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Five men have nominated to stand for the seat of Parkes, which is now Gwydir Shire’s electorate.

Fifty years on, Bingara’s oranges are sweeter than ever (6-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Bingara students from Pre school through to Year 12 marked the 50th Anniversary of orange picking on Friday.

Cancelled Orange Festival still a success (6-Aug-10) [Read more...]
Bingara’s 2010 Orange Festival was cancelled due to the prevailing wet weather, but Bingara people turned out in force anyway.

Gwydir Concert Band Students selected to tour Hawaii (6-Aug-10) [Read more...]
The Gwydir Concert Band is celebrating the selection of three of its musicians to tour Hawaii next March.

Fifty Years of Orange Picking (30-Jul-10) [Read more...]
It took nearly 20 years for orange picking to become a ceremony of real significance in Bingara.  It would appear from reports and indeed, the absence of reports in the Bingara Advocate, that very low key ceremonies were held sporadically, right up until the late 1970s.

2010 BINGARA ORANGE FESTIVAL PROGRAM (30-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Excitement is building for what promises to be a fabulous Orange Festival this Saturday, Juy 31.  Check out this year's program below. 

Myall Creek Massacre Memorial proposed to be placed on State Heritage Register (30-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Public comment is being sought by the NSW Heritage Council on a proposal to place the massacre memorial commemorating the brutal Aboriginal massacre at Myall Creek on the State Heritage Register.

Bingara given choice of 4 candidates (30-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Voters in the Parkes electorate will have a choice of at least four candidates in the upcoming Federal election.

FOOD for THOUGHT offers sweets before the main meal! (27-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Saturday July 31 is Bingara Orange Festival Day. A highlight this year will be the FOOD for THOUGHT Shop Front at the Landcare Office in Maitland Street.

The Orange Festival welcomes Little Poppy for Kids (22-Jul-10) [Read more...]
‘Little Poppy for Kids’ play rockin’ live music for kids to dance and sing along to - from family stereo favorites like ‘Walking on Sunshine’ and ‘I’m a Believer’, to The Wiggles, plus classic toddler tunes like ‘Old MacDonald had a Farm’.

Support needed for upgrade of communications tower (22-Jul-10) [Read more...]
The search is continuing for a location suitable to establish a communications tower in the Copeton Dam/Keera area.

Festival performer comes with wealth of experience (22-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Writing a biography is sometimes hard when you are trying to describe a lifetime of music and performances in a few paragraphs, but here is a few to give you some idea of Matt’s career to date.

Great potential for population growth beyond the Great Dividing Range (22-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Bingara was given a big mention in a recent issue of The Land arising out of Warialda’s efforts to attract settlers to the town.

“FOOD for THOUGHT” to reward great community ideas (21-Jul-10) [Read more...]
The town of Bingara will reward its citizen’s ideas and suggestions with a special taste treat.

Bingara Orange Festival in brief (17-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Bingara Orange Picking The Annual Orange Picking Ceremony will take place on Friday, July 30, 2010. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first orange picking ceremony.

The Great Road Safety Debate is seeking participants (17-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Planning for ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’, a joint initiative of Moree Toastmasters Club and Moree Plains and Gwydir Shires Road Safety Program, got underway on Friday.

Great draft weekend at Upper Horton (17-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Upper Horton saw a stunningly successful junior draft and rodeo in conjunction with a regular campdrafting competition last weekend, organised and run by the Upper Horton Rodeo Committee.

Bingara is proving popular with motorcyclists (17-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Bingara is proving to be a popular destination for people who ride motorcycles. 38 riders from the Tamworth Ulysses Club visited Bingara recently, lunching at the Imperial Hotel.

Bingara’s Community Economic Development Plan 2010 – Getting Started and Why Bother? (13-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Council and Bingara and District VISION 20/20 have jointly applied for and have been successful in gaining NSW State Government funding for a Community Economic Development Plan (CEDP).

‘History of Bingara Health Services’ proves popular (13-Jul-10) [Read more...]
The eagerly awaited launch of the book “History of the Bingara Health Services 1889 - 2010” was held in the Activities Room of the Bingara MPS last Thursday week, July 1. The book was produced by the Bingara Hospital History Group.

Coulton hosts lunch for the people of Bingara (13-Jul-10) [Read more...]
More than 80 people attended the Bingara community luncheon, hosted by Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton last Thursday week.

On Course with Bingara Community College (13-Jul-10) [Read more...]
It is cold, isn’t it!  So during the winter months, the Community College tries to limit the course times after dark. If you want to do a course we are offering and the day or times don’t suit, please ask about a time or day that would suit you.

Bingara to be the first “transition town” in New England/North West (7-Jul-10) [Read more...]
The town of Bingara on the Gwydir River is to be the first in the region to undertake a “transition town” community project. The Community Economic Development Plan is part of a program supported by the NSW Department of Industry & Investment.

Call for students to represent Bingara (4-Jul-10) [Read more...]
Four Bingara students will soon be chosen to take part in the annual student exchange between Gwydir Shire and Willoughby Council.

True support for local sporting clubs (4-Jul-10) [Read more...]
North West NSW residents can get behind their local participating sports club and help raise much needed funds for their sporting community, when Telstra’s True Supporters program kicks off.

Truth telling important (29-Jun-10) [Read more...]
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Paul Lynch spoke at the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial ceremony recently.  He stressed the importance of telling the truth in contemporary Australian history.

Joseph (29-Jun-10) [Read more...]
The joint Bingara Central School and North West Theatre Company production, “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” was by all accounts, a huge success. The week of performances was a demanding one for all involved, with four matinees and one evening performance in five days.

Large crowd at Myall Creek Commemoration service (17-Jun-10) [Read more...]
A large crowd again turned out at the Myall Creek Hall and at the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial to take part in the annual Service of Commemoration.

‘Unbelievable’ experience for Young ‘wool roller’ (14-Jun-10) [Read more...]
“Unbelievable” was how David Young described the recreation of the iconic Tom Roberts painting, “Shearing of the Rams” which took place last weekend at North Tuppal woolshed, near Tocumwal. Mr Young reported that the number of people who visited the shed over the two days was extraordinary, with 4000 people there by 10am on the Friday.

Bingara Returned Serviceman’s Club shows true bush spirit (14-Jun-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Returned Serviceman’s Club was on Friday named the 2010 winner of the ClubsNSW Spirit of the Bush Award.  The Club won from a field of more than 300 small regional clubs, and in the process won $5,000 for nominated charity, The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

Speaker announced for Myall Creek Commemoration (7-Jun-10) [Read more...]
A young Ngemba/Gamilaroi woman, Ms Karen Barker will be the guest speaker at this year’s Myall Creek Memorial commemoration.

Working dogs show their style at Upper Horton (7-Jun-10) [Read more...]
Upper Horton Sports Club will be conducting their 24th Annual Dog Trials on June 12, 13 and 14, 2010.  The Trial started as a one day event and has grown to a full three day event.  Early enquiries have been strong from Queensland to Portland, Victoria, with several new trialers wanting to compete.

Rouseabout David takes on his biggest shed yet (7-Jun-10) [Read more...]
Well known local wool professional, David Young, will be working as a rouseabout in a re enactment of the Tom Roberts painting “Shearing of the Rams” in the Riverina.

Coulton calls out to our local achievers (7-Jun-10) [Read more...]
Individuals, organisations and business networks in our community have the chance to be recognised with the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards.

Joining forces to bring ABBA to Bingara (19-May-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Council representatives and Bingara Multi Purpose Service (MPS) staff recently met to discuss the future of health within Bingara, and how Gwydir Shire Council could best support the MPS to enhance it services.

Local family’s uncle’s remains identified at Fromelles (19-May-10) [Read more...]
Mrs Alison Hosegood and her daughter, Helen will be travelling to Fromelles, France to be present at the reinterment of Mrs Hosegood’s uncle’s remains on July 19.

‘Encounter with the Beyond’ coming to Bingara Returned Services Club (19-May-10) [Read more...]
John Overholt, Psychic Medium –  Spiritual/Physical Medium, Reiki and Seichim Master and Aroc Healing Master and experienced spiritual teacher possesses an extraordinary ability to connect to the other side to deliver positive messages of comfort and closure to people from their loved ones who have crossed over.

Countdown to Bingara Show (13-May-10) [Read more...]
Only four more sleeps! Wash the car, wash your hair, wash the dog! Come and be part of the Bingara Show 2010.

‘Elder Statesman’ of Bingara retail business calls it a day (13-May-10) [Read more...]
Bingara’s longest serving retailer, Glenn Wade, and his wife, Debbie, have sold their butchery business to another local couple, Damian and Tiffany Galvin.

Bike Ride for Life from Killarney Gap to Narrabri (13-May-10) [Read more...]
More than 90 enthusiastic cyclists registered for the inaugural Great Relay For Life Bike Ride in memoryof Mark Lampe, held last Saturday.

Vote for Bingara - every vote counts! (8-May-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir Shire Council received a call from Darcy PR advising them that Bingara has received a great number of votes in the Navman Tidy Towns People Choice Award.

Bingara in the spotlight at Broken Hill (8-May-10) [Read more...]
Small towns around the nation are looking for an “angle” upon which a sales pitch can be based to bring tourists and perhaps new residents to their streets.

Plenty of action at this year’s Bingara Show (8-May-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Show Society committee, partly new, partly old, is working feverishly to put together the Bingara Show on the weekend of May 15 and 16.

On Course with Bingara Community College (8-May-10) [Read more...]
Into May already.  How time flies when you are having fun!  April was a very busy month with Easter and Anzac Day.

C&W Partners come to Bingara and Warialda (8-May-10) [Read more...]
“We grow our own staff, giving them the opportunity to advance both professionally and personally. We want people who want to be with us,” Mark Johnson, Managing Partner of C&W Partners said of his staff at the Practice Launch held last Tuesday at the Bingara Sporting Club.

Bingara celebrates ANZAC Day (30-Apr-10) [Read more...]
An overcast, warm morning saw well over 300 people attending the ANZAC Day march and 11am Commemoration service last Sunday. The turnout was described by many as the largest seen in years.

Something for everyone at the Annual Flower and Wool Show (30-Apr-10) [Read more...]
It’s that time of year again when keen gardeners and others gather together for the Annual Flower and Wool Show. It is on this  Saturday, May 1 at the Wiseman-Crowley Hall from 9am.

Information needed on Bingara prisoners of war (30-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Kevin Smith of Armidale is asking for help from Bingara residents.  He states:

Showgirl Alex does Bingara proud in Sydney (20-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Although not placed in the final three of The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition 2010, Finalist and Bingara Showgirl, Alexandra Stones has returned from the Sydney Show “Confident, empowered and ready to go.”

Bingara historians honoured (20-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Two men who have contributed an enormous amount of time to the Bingara and District Historical Society were honoured with Life Membership at Regional Conference of the Royal Australian Historical Society New England and North West Affiliated Societies.

Gwydir River at Bingara one of the best kayaking spots (20-Apr-10) [Read more...]
The Gwydir River, Bingara has been named as one of the best places in the state to go kayaking in a new book called Paddling around New South Wales.

Copeton Dam Reunion (20-Apr-10) [Read more...]
A reunion of all who had an association with the work involved in the construction of Copeton Dam near Inverell will be held from Saturday the 17th until Sunday April 25, with the Major Reunion Function to be held at noon on Saturday April 24 at the Copeton Waters State Park.

Property planning field day attracts record student numbers (12-Apr-10) [Read more...]
The Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA held its annual Schools Property Planning Competition field day last week for the fourteenth year running. This year’s Competition field day saw record participation with 280 students in attendance.

On Course with Bingara Community College (12-Apr-10) [Read more...]
On Course with Bingara Community College I hope you are all up for a challenge.  The challenge is aiming to learn at least one new thing this year!

Bingara SES members assist at Goodooga (12-Apr-10) [Read more...]
SES volunteers from across the North West SES Region are continuing to assist in the Goodooga district as flood peaks move very slowly south.

Easterfish:Thirty years strong (12-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Plenty of visitors and 150 fish weighed in resulted in a successful Easterfish for the Bingara Anglers’ Club.

Range of speakers at Rural Forum (6-Apr-10) [Read more...]
A rural forum to examine ‘cracks in the system’ of rural industriers has been organised by the Gwydir Learning Region and the Gwydir Shire Council, in support of local rural industry.

Local Retained Firefighters recognised (6-Apr-10) [Read more...]
The hard work and dedication of six members of the Bingara unit of New South Wales Fire Brigades were recognised recently in a gathering of the crew, their families and distinguished guests at the RSL club.

Celebrating Seniors’ Week in style (6-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Seniors from throughout the Gwydir Shire throughly enjoyed the Seniors Ball hosted by Bingara HACC last Friday week.

After four generations, Fay’s changes hands (6-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Four generations of retail in Bingara came to an end at the close of business on Wednesday, March 31, when H. Fay and Sons changed ownership.

Bingara’s Helipad “better than most major hospitals” (6-Apr-10) [Read more...]
Bingara’s yet-to-be-completed Helipad was brought into operation recently when the John Hunter Westpac Helicopter Team  retrieved a local man who was injured on a local property.

Letter to the editor: (29-Mar-10) [Read more...]
"I appreciate the opportunity to say thank you to the Bingara community for their support of H.Fay & Sons while under the ownership and management of the Fay and Hutton families and to you for your support for Fays and Bingara through the Bingara Advocate.

Bingara Show to go ahead (26-Mar-10) [Read more...]
With an enthusiastic committee elected at the Bingara Show Society’s recent Annual General meeting, The Bingara Show will go ahead on May 15 and 16. Retiring President, Kelly Holland did not seek re-election. Elected to the position was Ben Monie.

Nashos reunion honours coordinator and politicians (24-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Over 270 people attended the 15th annual Nashos Reunion in Bingara last Saturday week, making it the biggest yet.

After 118 years trading, a Bingara icon to change hands (24-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Wednesday March 31, marks the last day of the Fay and Hutton families’ ownership of Fay’s of Bingara.

New life for Memorial Garden roses (24-Mar-10) [Read more...]
The roses in the Bingara Services Club Memorial Garden have received a boost, thanks to the Bingara Garden Club.

www.bingara.com.au gets a facelift (21-Mar-10) [Read more...]
The “New Look” Bingara website went live last week after a substantial revamp. The site is fast approaching its third anniversary, that’s pretty old in web years.

SES Volunteers receive awards (21-Mar-10) [Read more...]
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from Bingara have received awards in a ceremony conducted as part of the Region Conference at Copeton Dam recently.

Showgirl Alex heading for Sydney (12-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Bingara Showgirl, Alexandra Stones, and Quirindi Showgirl, Keiren Jacobs, will represent Zone 4 in ‘The Land’ Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition 2010.  Alex and Keiren were chosen from a field of 15 entrants from around the zone.

Speakers examine country living (8-Mar-10) [Read more...]
The future of small towns is often spoken about, with few solutions offered to reverse the population drift to cities.

Funds for Bingara’s Riverscape approved (8-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Funding to commence Bingara’s long awaited Riverscape project was approved at last week’s council meeting, held in Bingara. $60,000 has been allocated for the project which is made up of $40,000 from council funds and $20,000 from the NSW State Government’s Community Building Partnership. The plan will be put on public display for comment as soon as the Dept of Lands signs the Development Application.

Show society needs many helpers for a show to happen (8-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Unless volunteers come forward to take on stewards or office bearers positions, or help in some way, there will be no Bingara Show this year.

“Our Place” will be a great place to live and invest! (2-Mar-10) [Read more...]
More than two hundred people attended across the three sessions of the “Our Place” – country town living 2025 Forum held in Bingara on February 24-25. They heard of the challenges of the future, the forces and factors that are shaping the future, and the prospects for country towns.

Big fish joins Bingara Hatchery breeding program (1-Mar-10) [Read more...]
The Callaway family had a ‘big day’ recently when Andy and Matthew (pictured below) landed a big cod, and became the first donors of a new ‘cod family’ at the hatchery.  The cod weighed 14kg and measured one metre in length.

Gwydir Council receives funding for International Women’s Day events (1-Mar-10) [Read more...]
Gwydir council will celebrate International Women’s Day with a lunch for women with the theme “Women in the World Today”.The shire is one of six local councils to receive funding of $1000 each to fund International Women’s Day events on Monday, March 8.

Happy 103rd Birthday Bella (24-Feb-10) [Read more...]
 On her 103rd birthday last Tuesday, Bella Reading maintained “if I had my legs, I would still be at home”. Unfortunately, Bella is now unable to walk, and has moved to the Bingara MPS.

On Course with Bingara Community College (24-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Bingara Community College is pleased to welcome Ellie Skinner as our new coordinator.  Ellie replaces Lora Stokes who has taken a position with TAFE Moree -we wish her well in this new enterprise.

Young people have mixed visions for country towns of the future. (22-Feb-10) [Read more...]
“Our Place” – Country Town Living 2025 is a Regional Forum being co-hosted by Bingara and District VSION 20/20 and Gwydir Shire Council this week in Bingara.

Bingara Show Society hosts Showgirl Zone Finals (18-Feb-10) [Read more...]
On March 6, 2010, The Bingara Show Society will play host to a number of talented young women as they attend the Showgirl Zone Finals for their chance to progress on to Sydney and compete for the top prize of The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl. 

Bingara races again attract numbers (18-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Racegoers took advantage of the overcast weather and turned out in good numbers for the Bingara District Jockey Club Bingara Cup meeting recently.

Bingara's Young Citizen 2010 (17-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Kristen Heal was named Young Citizen of the Year. Kristen is an excellent role model for the youth of Bingara. She is this year’s School Captain of Bingara Central School, she is a part-time employee at Fay’s and has been a keen member of the Bingara Pony Club, both as a rider and as a worker on club days.

Bingara's Volunteer of the Year (17-Feb-10) [Read more...]
A range of groups in the Bingara area were keen to add their voices to the nomination of Irene Wildman’s nomination for Volunteer of the Year, announced on Australia Day.

Young people challenged to “imagine the country town of 2025” (13-Feb-10) [Read more...]
The challenge has been made to school students across the New England/ North West Region to “imagine the country town of 2025” and display their visions by either drawing or words.

Community Event of the Year: Gwydir Art Show (13-Feb-10) [Read more...]
The Gwydir Art Show has been a major event in Bingara for the past twelve years and while it is covered very well by local press, it is a “quiet achiever” of our community, in the successful presentation of a very impressive, professional Art Exhibition.

Australia Day Fun at the Bingara Sporting Club (13-Feb-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Sporting Club provided an excellent venue for the evening sporting events on Australia Day.

Bingara celebrates its citizens (13-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Alf King: Citizen of the Year Alf King’s lifetime of helping others in the Bingara community was recognised on Australia Day when he was named Citizen of the Year.

Proud Aussie Norm makes his pledge (13-Feb-10) [Read more...]
He has kept his heavy Scottish accent, but now Norman Lawrie is a true Australian, and has a certificate to prove it.  In front of about 200 people attending the Australia Day celebrations at the Museum, Norm proudly took the oath and made the proclamation necessary to formalise his citizenship.

“OUR PLACE” – Country Town Living 2025, is a Forum for our future. (3-Feb-10) [Read more...]
What challenges do our country communities face in the future? Where and when will the opportunities occur?

Nashos prepare for annual re-union (2-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Members of the National Servicemen’s Association, some of  whom have been visiting since its inception, will return to Bingara for the annual Nashos and Ex-Services reunion on Saturday, March 13.

Calcutta sets the scene for Bingara race meeting (2-Feb-10) [Read more...]
The Bingara Jockey Club will run a Calcutta on the eve of the Bingara Cup.

Vision 20/20 seek to make Bingara a “transition town” (2-Feb-10) [Read more...]
Bingara and District Vision 20/20 is seeking support from the community and the Gwydir Shire Council to have Bingara one of the first towns in NSW to engage in the “transition town program”.

Where will Agriculture fit in “Our Place”? (31-Jan-10) [Read more...]
The “Our Place” – country town living 2025 Forum in Bingara on February 24-25 promises to challenge communities and individuals in rural Australia.

Fantastic array of speakers to address "Our Place" - Country Town Living 2025 forum (27-Jan-10) [Read more...]
Plans are currently being finalised for the "Our Place" forum which is being jointly hosted by Gwydir Shire Council and Vision 20/20, who recognis that change is taking place at an accelerating rate.

Discounted “Our Place” Forum tickets for Shire residents (25-Jan-10) [Read more...]
Support from co-hosts Gwydir Shire Council has enabled the attendance costs for Shire residents to be discounted at the “Our Place – country town living 2025” Forum to be held at the Roxy Theatre and the Bingara RSL Club on February 24 and 25.

Happy New Year to YOU and YOURS from Bingara (2-Jan-10) [Read more...]
Tis the season to be jolly, that's for sure, but prior to Christmas there were many families in Bingara feeling none too jolly.  Widespread bushfires, on the back of what felt like a seemingly endless drought was really starting to take its toll on the community...How a week can change things!