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Council’s role in spotlight for Local Government Week

COLLEEN FULLER, MAYOR, GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL Have you ever stopped to think about how much your local council does in a single day? It’s NSW Local Government Week, so it’s the perfect time to find out. This week on our social media platforms, council is featuring six employees from town planning, parks and gardens, governance, works, GoCo Community Care and the library to celebrate some of the dedicated people working behind the scenes to keep our community connected, supported, and moving forward. I have been in local government for more than 20 years and I know first-hand how vital local […]

Aug 7, 2026

Countdown to AgQuip is on; Secure your tickets online early and save

THE countdown to AgQuip 2026 is officially on, with organisers encouraging visitors to secure their tickets online early and save 30 per cent while getting a head start on planning their visit. Across three action-packed days, AgQuip will once again bring together Australia’s agricultural community for the latest in machinery, technology, demonstrations, innovation and industry connections. From exciting new exhibitors and product launches to returning favourites and enhanced visitor experiences, there will be plenty to discover across the grounds. This year, AgQuip will be held from August 18-20. Recent rainfall has also delivered a welcome boost to the site after […]

Aug 7, 2026

Paramedic Peter Patterson retires after 38 years

ALMOST four decades of service to NSW Ambulance has come to a close for Gunnedah paramedic Peter Patterson. Mr Patterson, who ended his long tenure as a level five intensive care paramedic, spent most of his career based at the Gunnedah Ambulance Station. After 12 months of honorary work, he enjoyed 38 years of employment with the service. Mr Patterson served his probation in Dubbo and completed his training at Rozelle, Sydney. His first permanent appointment was at the Narromine station and he then progressed through the ranks in the ambulance service. Mr Patterson is candid about how he came […]

Aug 6, 2026

Firearms, ammunition stolen from Kelvin property

POLICE are appealing for information after firearms and ammunition were stolen from a property in Kelvin. Officers attached to Oxley Police District were called to a rural property on Kelvin Road, about 30km north-east of Gunnedah, about 5.30pm on Monday 27 July following reports of a break and enter. Police arrived and were told sometime between 9am on Sunday 26 July and 5.30pm on Monday 27 July 27, unknown people had forced entry into the home and forcibly removed a firearm safe containing firearms, damaging the wall and floor. The firearms reported stolen include a .22LR Lithgow Slazenger 12 bolt-action […]

Aug 5, 2026