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The Gwydir community is being invited to ‘Join the Conversation’ and have their say on the future of the Shire, as Council kicks off the review of its Community Strategic Plan. The Community Strategic Plan is Council’s ten-year plan which outlines the long-term vision and goals of the community. The...

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...

Following from the Local Government elections, each of the nine Councillors for the Gwydir Shire, were sworn in at the first Council meeting of the year, held on January 11. Councillor John Coulton was elected as Mayor after being nominated for the position by fellow Councillors Tffany Galvin and Catherine...

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...

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...

Gwydir Ark group partnered with Northern Slopes Landcare recently to host a ‘Gardens that work with Nature’ workshop. Held at Bingara’s The Living Classroom, the day attracted visitors from as far as Barraba, Moree and Inverell and was very well received by all. Attendees were guided around The Living Classroom’s...

Bingara Special Events Committee would like to invite the community to join together with committee members and Australia Day Guest race caller extraordinaire, esteemed radio announcer Greg Kachel, in celebrating Australia Day 2022 at the local Awards Ceremony and community breakfast barbeque. Australia Day Guest, Greg Kachel, is no stranger...

Gwydir Shire Councillors elected to serve the community have been declared after preference distribution was finalised following Local Government Elections held in December. Nine Councillors were elected from ten candidates to serve the next term, with two new faces joining seven returning representatives. The Gwydir Shire Councillors, as declared by...

If you are looking to strike it lucky in Bingara, make sure your first stop is Three Creeks Goldmine. Owner Paul Meyer is a "wealth" of fossicking knowledge and will teach you the ins and outs of fossicking, showing you the correct gold panning technique and what to look for. If...

Order has been restored in Upper Horton with the village hosting its rodeo and campdraft once again. After years of disruption due to drought and COVID-19, the event was held over the New Year’s weekend with over 1200 excited eventgoers supporting the much anticipated occasion. With an impressive number of...