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  • Emergency Services

Tambar Springs SES celebrates 40 years service to community | PHOTOS

Tambar Springs SES has commemorated 40 years of continuous service to the districts of Tambar Springs, Premer and Mullaley. The remarkable achievement for the small group of men and women (more than half who are aged over 70 years) that are the Tambar Springs SES unit. They celebrated the efforts of ‘everyday heroes’ doing extraordinary tasks. Events started with an open day held at the Tambar Springs SES headquarters, displaying the vehicles, photos from the past, activities for kids, some old photos from the past and a sausage sizzle. The weekend was also a chance for past members to catch […]

May 15, 2025

  • Nurses' day

Gunnedah health team recognises International Nurses Day

A group of nurses gathered at the Gunnedah Hospital on Monday to commemorate International Nurses Day. Community health, emergency department, theatre and general ward nurses enjoyed morning tea and a cup of coffee for the worldwide event which takes place on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Gunnedah Hospital acting health service manager Jodie Martin said it was “a day of remembering and appreciating what extraordinary work nurses do”. “We want to make sure our local nurses are appreciated and honoured on this special day,” she said. “Everyone is heartened by a nurse in some way, whether they know a […]

May 15, 2025

  • Gunnedah shire library

Have a question about the law? Find answers to your legal questions

Spotlight: National Simultaneous Storytime & Law Week The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel is a heartwarming story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found—it’s the National Simultaneous Storytime title! Join us on Wednesday, May 21 at 11am to participate in this Australia-wide event. Law Week runs from May 19 – 25 and is designed to help you understand your rights, the law, the legal system, and the legal profession via community events and activities. Find webinars and more information at www.lawweeknsw.org.au. Spotlight: Find Legal Answers Did you know the Library has a legal section? We […]

May 14, 2025

  • charity

Gunnedah Salvos renew call for Red Shield Appeal, Steps for Hope challenge

Gunnedah Salvos are reminding the community to embrace this month’s Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, raising money for local people doing it tough. Last year, the appeal raised more than $23,000, triple the total for 2023 – and the goal is to go even higher to help our community this year. This year, the Gunnedah Red Shield Appeal Community Committee is challenging individuals, organisations and businesses to join the Steps for Hope Challenge. Committee chair Amber Donoghue said the challenge allowed people to be actively involved in a fun activity to raise money. “We were very proud of the generosity […]

May 14, 2025

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