AgQuip a sunny success

AgQuip has once again demonstrated why it remains one of Australia’s most important events for the agricultural industry, bringing together farmers, exhibitors, innovators and visitors from across the country.

The event provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the latest machinery, technology, services and ideas shaping the future of agriculture.

The strong turnout and enthusiasm throughout AgQuip reflected the confidence and resilience of the agricultural community.

From major machinery displays to practical demonstrations, the event highlighted the vital role agriculture continues to play in regional Australia.

JPG_0090_08577 Daisy, Molly and June Deans.

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JPG_0099_08510 Soaking up the sunshine were Max Hickey with Robyn and Michael Hickey.

JPG_0102_08566 Ian Carter, Archie and Maddie Wilmott and Marilyn Carter.

JPG_0108_08541 Miley Mitchell, Ada Fouracre, Sophie Mitchell, Jake Mitchell and Rory Fouracre.

IMG_1992_11191 Steve Wicks with Erin and Katie Mitchell.

JPG_0087_87828 Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens caught up with Gunnedah Shire mayor Colleen Fuller at the festivities.

JPG_0023_08467 Back, PJ Ryan, Millie Hardman, front, Kerianne Ryan, Lucy Wilde, Lucy, Gemma, Nathan and Patrick Ryan.

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JPG_0039_08488 Tim Pritchard, Mark Pritchard, Sarah Andrews and Isaac Pritchard.

JPG_0052_08489 Katie Mitchell puts her whip cracking skills to the test.

vvd7_71340 Vietnam veteran Robert Noonan travelled from Sydney to attend.

JPG_0074_08461 It was hard work tugging their AgQuip haul for Jep, Huxley and Boston McCosker.

vvd5_71377 RSL sub-Branch president Anthony Adams.

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vvd4_71376 Mick Hull (partially obscured), Malcolm and Helen Jones, John Lyle, John Commins, Graham Noonan and Robert Noonan.

Sara Charles wins the prestigious 2020 Lillian Hulbert Prize

Nominees for the 2020 Lillian Hulbert Memorial Award with the Mayor Cathy Redding, from left, Sara Charles, Dylan Smith, Mayor Cathy Redding, Bryony Allen, Amelia Kiem and Alisha Conomos. (Absent from photo - Blake Ryan.) Nominees for the 2020 Lillian Hulbert Memorial Award with the Mayor Cathy Redding, from left, Sara Charles, Dylan Smith, Mayor Cathy Redding, Bryony Allen, Amelia Kiem and Alisha Conomos. (Absent from photo - Blake Ryan.)

JPG_0085_08486 Member for Hunter Dave Layzell, Gunnedah-based Member of the Legislative Council Sarah Mitchell and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson were at the Nationals' barbecue stand. Politicians from the region and afar cooked up steak sandwiches, with the proceeds going to Gunnedah Family Support.

vvd2_71351 Former RSL president Peter Kannengeiser returned home for the commemoration and laid a wreath on behalf of the Navy.

Todd Farrer, Steve and Dianne Parish and Dylan Armitage win Wee Waa Volkswagen Scramble

The team of Todd Farrer, Steve and Dianne Parish and Dylan Armitage, pictured above, won the Wee Waa Golf Club Volkswagon Scramble mixed four-person event on Sunday. The group competed against 11 other teams at the event and came out on top with a score of 57-and-three-eighths nett. The team of Todd Farrer, Steve and Dianne Parish and Dylan Armitage, pictured above, won the Wee Waa Golf Club Volkswagon Scramble mixed four-person event on Sunday. The group competed against 11 other teams at the event and came out on top with a score of 57-and-three-eighths nett.