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Councillors divided on shire flag policy

Gunnedah Shire councillors are divided on a policy relating to the operational guidelines of the flying and displaying of flags. A draft flag policy tabled at the September meeting also included the introduction of four flags inside the chamber, with the Australian, NSW, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to be placed on the rear wall. The adoption of the policy as it was presented was moved by Cr Kate McGrath and seconded by Cr Linda Newell. Cr Rob Hooke moved an amendment that only the Australian flag be flown inside the chamber. The flying of flags on council flagpoles […]

Oct 8, 2026

Can Assist grateful for community’s continued support

Can Assist Gunnedah has expressed its gratitude to the community for its continued support. The not-for-profit organisation which supports local cancer patients recently staged a highly successful night of entertainment at Club Gunnedah. On the same evening, it was also the beneficiary of a generous donation from an event staged at the Gunnedah Town Hall. Great Aussie yarns were the focus of an evening of entertainment, with Can Assist welcoming well-known poets Marco Gliori and Murray Hartin to town. Live music was also provided by Steve McCauley and Trevor Stacey. Can Assist president Kate Knight and secretary Linda Lee spoke […]

Oct 8, 2026

Westpac Rescue Helicopter deployed across region

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has responded to recent incidents across the region. Around 9.30am on Monday 28 September, a rescue helicopter was called by NSW Ambulance to help a person injured after falling from a horse at Breeza. A woman aged in her 20s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for pelvic injuries. She was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. Just two days prior, the service was also called by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident at Curlewis. The helicopter responded to the incident at 6pm on Saturday 26 September. […]

Oct 7, 2026

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Coalition petrol shield plan

The Coalition has announced a proposed Fuel Price Shield that would automatically halve fuel excise when the two-week average closing price of Brent crude rises above US$100 a barrel. Under the proposal, the tax reduction would be worth about 27 cents a litre, or around $15 for a typical tank of fuel. The policy would also temporarily reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero, which the Coalition says would provide direct relief to truck and bus operators while reducing costs across the broader economy. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said sharp increases in global oil prices quickly […]

Oct 5, 2026