Upper Bingara book launch
June 17, 2022
The official book launch of Gold & An Old Bush School Upper Bingara 1852 – 1965, by author, Elizabeth Adams avoided ominous skies to be hosted in the grounds of the Bingara District Historical Society.
Ms Adams' interesting and informative book depicts not only the history of the early gold...
Unleash the Black Dog more tickets available
June 7, 2022
Unleash the Black Dog Ball will benefit the Gwydir Shire by connecting the community in a fun, relaxed atmosphere whilst raising funds towards mental health. Funds raised will go in part to ‘Beyond Blue’ and Lion’s Club, Bingara. Some monies held by the Lion’s Club will be distributed towards further...
2022 Bingara Happy Days Orange Festival
June 2, 2022
For over half a century the community of Bingara has celebrated its Orange Trees. Planted as a living memorial to Bingara’s fallen in World Wars I and II, the trees and the annual harvesting of the fruit by the local school children happens on only one day of the...
THE BIG CUT: ADDISON’S HAIR WITH HEART DONATION
May 26, 2022
Pledging to cut most of your hair for charity is no small commitment but the gesture is so significant. Bingara teenager, Addison Dixon took the plunge last month and had the big chop with the intention of donating her hair to charity.
Addison Dixon made the...
YOUTH WEEK TREAT
May 16, 2022
Celebrating young people, Youth Week 2022 was marked with an exciting day of fun and activity. Thanks to funding from Department of Communities and Justice, young people from across the Gwydir Shire came together to spend a full day out in Bingara.
Around 30 young people...
Country music festival strums up a crowd
May 10, 2022
Four days of music included that of ‘Dubby’ Doubleday, Vanessa Sanger, Evan Platschinda, Nick O’Neill, Brian Howard, Trevor Letton, Geoff Clapson, Alan Gum, Rex Baldwin, Rob Breese, Lyn Jerrett, The Mackay Brothers and local couple, Helen and Tony Cornish.
Runner-up of the John Bancroft Memorial Encouragement...
BINGARA PONY CLUB REMEMBERS
May 5, 2022
Bingara Pony Club held its Mini-Camp and Ian Hart Commemorative Ribbon Day over four days last month.
During the event riders observed a minute’s silence in honour of the late Jill Brown, who was widely regarded for her part in the Club.
The Club offered a huge...
Back to Bingara – What Next?
April 20, 2022
Information session for CMCA's 35th National Rally. 16-23 October 2022.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE GWYDIR SHIRE OVER EASTER
April 5, 2022
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:
The Roxy Theatre Rises Again
March 18, 2022
The Roxy Theatre in Bingara is well known for its remarkable resurrection which saw the faithfully restored theatre re-open to the public after lying dormant for over forty years. The Roxy’s latest revival feels eerily reminiscent of that time.
Following a tough two years of lockdowns and COVID restrictions, the...
