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Information session for CMCA's 35th National Rally. 16-23 October 2022.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE GWYDIR SHIRE OVER EASTER
We often forget how lucky we are to live and work where we do. Now that life is returning to a new ‘normal’, why not take this opportunity to explore your own backyard this Easter? Here are our Top 10 recommendations:
PLANTING TREES FOR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
Eligible groups and organisations in New England are invited to contact the office of Barnaby Joyce MP to discuss potential projects for nomination for an Australian Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to...
Are you Storm ready?
PREPARE FOR EXTREME WEATHER WITH FREE STORMTRACKER With wild weather causing swathes of damage across much of NSW, Essential Energy is reminding homes and businesses about its in-demand free StormTracker tool. Averaging 6,000 views per day during storm season, StormTracker has been a valuable tool, helping the community prepare for...
100 Year milestone to be celebrated in Bingara
The Country Women’s Association is about to celebrate 100 years of service to country women, families and communities. With 13 branches across the state celebrating their centenary, Bingara joins Moree as the only two branches to reach the occasion in the Gwydir Group. An enormous weekend of celebration has...
CALLING ALL COLLECTIONS
A project aimed at raising funds will see Bingara Historical Society on the hunt for all collections great and small. The former Salvation Army building next door to the existing Museum has been acquired to form the Bingara Museum Complex and the Society hopes to see it refurbished to...
Bingara Fire Station NEEDS YOU!
At its peak the Bingara Fire Brigade had over 15 on-call firefighters on its books’, today that number has dwindled to just two. Countless attempts by NSW Fire and Rescue to attract new recruits have been unsuccessful and for the past few years the station has been manned with firefighters...
Bingara celebrates Australia Day with worthy winners
The obligatory Australia Day barbeque kicked off celebrations in Bingara on 26 January with Bingara Lions generously catering for the occasion with some of the biggest numbers attending in more recent years. Attendees heard from special guest, Greg Kachel, who shared his story and offered inspiration on getting involved and...
🌳IT’S EASY BEING GREEN 🌳
There’s a popular Chinese proverb that says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now”. Gwydir Shire Council are heeding these wise words and making the most of the wetter than usual summer, planting hundreds of trees with the aim of future...
SUMMER HOLIDAYS CALLING?
Still thinking of taking a summer holiday but want to avoid the crowds on the coast? Discover something different and head inland this summer and discover the Gwydir Shire. It’s a region rich in history and culture, and radiant in natural Australian beauty. When you’re passing through, stop. When you’re looking...