GUNNEDAH Shire mayor I’m excited to share that Gunnedah Shire’s new animal impound facility is now officially open. The purpose-built facility on Quia Road includes a modern shelter, free-range exercise yards, veterinary treatment room, office space, rehoming orientation yard, and a public reception area. The $1.9m-dollar project was jointly funded by the NSW Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, the Australian government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program Phases 2 and 4, and council. I’m really pleased to see this project finalised, and thanks goes to both current and former members of staff for their significant input throughout the […]

LOOK at tomorrow because you can’t change yesterday is the mantra Tracey Roberts lived by as she battled the often-devastating effects of type 1 diabetes. After years of struggling with the highs and lows of the disease, Tracey’s life’s journey sadly came to an end on 30 December 2024.   Born six weeks prematurely to Cathy and Fred Roberts of Curlewis, Tracey had a happy childhood growing up in the village with her sisters Cindy and Karen and brother Daniel. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 15, Tracey went on to complete a hairdressing apprenticeship and created […]