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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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William Henry Pike: a determinedand brilliant mind

MARIE HOBSON, GUNNEDAH AND DISTRICT HISTORIAL SOCIETY Eulogies and obituaries often reveal previously unknown facts about a person’s life, with mourners often commenting that they had no idea the deceased had achieved so much in their lives. William Henry Pike was once such person, with his obituary on the front page of the Gunnedah Independent Advertiser on 7 January 1954 revealing a determined and brilliant mind, and the town of Gunnedah benefiting from his enormous contribution across a wide variety of organisations and projects. Today’s generation can have instant heat and light at the flick of a switch, all due […]

Aug 31, 2026

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Numbers slightly down but great golf at Boggabri’s annual open day

BOGGABRI Golf Club held its annual open day earlier this month. While the field was reduced to 44 players, it was a most enjoyable day. Locals were joined by players from Sydney, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Tallwood, Narrabri and Scone to enjoy a sunny winter’s day.   The day has been sponsored by the Gallen family (Jacob and Anderson) for more than 50 years with co-sponsors including the RSL Club, Commercial Hotel, Friendly Grocer and Narrabri Pro Shop.   Winners of the Jacob and Anderson 18-hole net event were locals Nathan Miller and Jason Kemp with a massive 52 points from runners-up […]

Aug 24, 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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