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Platinum anniversary milestone for Barbara and Barry Weston

Well-known Gunnedah couple Barbara and Barry Weston will reach a significant milestone next month when they gather with family and friends to celebrate 70 years of marriage. The traditional title given to this incredible anniversary is appropriately named platinum – symbolising strength and lasting durability. The young Barrington Weston and Barbara Strachan exchanged vows at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Gunnedah on 8 September 1956, with Gordon Turner as best man and Sheila Francis (nee Cooper) as bridesmaid. The reception was held in the Presbyterian Hall and they honeymooned in Queensland. Barbara was born in Gunnedah on 30 September 1936, […]

Sep 3, 2026

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Gunnedah students tackle City to Surf

A mix of fun and satisfaction at accomplishing personal challenges was how nine Gunnedah district runners summed up their participation in this year’s 14km Sydney City to Surf on 9 August. Connor Casey, Violet King, Camden Many, Charlotte and Grace Roberts, Emmi, Campbell and Morgan Shannon and Dougie Watson were part of a team of almost 200 runners from The Armidale School that participated in Australia’s largest fun run, involving almost 80,000 people and which stretches from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. Connor finished in a time of 1:40.23 but said it was the experience, rather than his time that […]

Sep 1, 2026

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Bulldogs on the cusp of winning club’s first women’s premiership

The Gunnedah Bulldogs are closing in on their first women’s tackle premiership with a grand final match against the Moree Boars set for Kitchener Park this weekend. After a strong regular season, the Bulldogs enter the decider as minor premiers, finishing seven points clear of the Kootingal-Moonbi Roosters and Moree Boars. The Bulldogs advanced straight to the grand final after a hard-fought 16–10 win over the Roosters in the major semi-final a fortnight ago. They now have the chance to avenge last season’s grand final loss against the Boars in a big day of rugby league at Kitchener Park. The […]

Sep 3, 2026

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Stacey McAllan Legal: Thriving, leading boldly

The principal lawyer behind Stacey McAllan Legal has had her fair share of overcoming challenges – which may be why in the business of law she is thriving. Stacey has never let adversity stop her from aiming high and meeting those goals. She was a teenage mum and went to university later in life. She worked and studied while raising four children, completing a Bachelor of Laws and purchasing Walker Beer Solicitors & Conveyancers in partnership with a colleague in 2010 and then become the sole owner of the firm in 2017. She hopes her experiences encourage young people to […]

Mar 5, 2026

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