April 25 was officially named Anzac Day in 1916 a year after Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day. The Anzacs landed on Gallipoli and met fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders and the campaign dragged on for eight months when the allied forces were evacuated. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships and more than 8000 Australian soldiers were killed. The meaning of Anzac Day […]
Ashley Cutler has won the R.W (Bill) Hyem Memorial Grand Prix at this year’s Gunnedah Show. Ashley, who also won the same class two years ago in 2022, took out top honours riding Count Von ON Omteda at the 2024 show event. Second place went to 2023 grand prix champion, William Wood, riding Celerity Park Veestar. Cutler also picked up third place riding Airtemis C and Wood fourth with Powerhouse Park Ego Roc. The Gunnedah Show Society said the grand prix event has been running since 1979 and has been won by many famous names including three Olympians. The Hyem […]
Music lovers of all genres can now rejoice as the Gunnedah Conservatorium’s 2024 Events Booklet is ready for the public. The booklet details the wide variety of performances the Conservatorium brings to the region along with exam dates for students so readers can factor in the major musical events most important to them. The program makes it easy to book tickets with QR codes to scan for tickets, keeping prices reasonable with some events even free. While “The Con” brings world class musical acts to the region’s stages, it has invested locally in this publication printed by The Printery and […]