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Golfers raise funds for local Meals on Wheels service

Fine and sunny conditions greeted 55 golfers for the annual Meals on Wheels (MOW) charity golf day at the Gunnedah course, on Sunday April 13. More than $8,000 was raised for Gunnedah MOW even though numbers were somewhat lower than previous occasions, as this year’s event coincided with the start of school holidays and the lead-up to Easter. Some of the golfers knew someone who utilised Gunnedah MOW, while there was strong support from the Gunnedah Golf Club as well as sponsors. There was also support from the Rotary Club of Gunnedah West, which ran a barbecue. With Mother’s Day […]

Apr 24, 2025

Gunnedah tennis quintet earns top honours at Narrabri

Gunnedah had five first placegetters and four runners-up as round four of the North West Regional Matchplay (RMS) series took place at the Narrabri-based Dangar Park Tennis Centre on April 6. Zahra Scott, Millie Lyle, Allie Neilsen, Sophie Neilsen and Matt Rouse claimed top spot while Daisy Baker, Molly Murphy, Harry Tudgey and Lucas Sardinha placed second. There was some friendly rivalry as three divisions featured first and second placegetters from Gunnedah. There were about 60 youngsters including many regulars from Gunnedah, Narrabri, Armidale, Inverell, Moree and Tamworth. Zahra was the youngest of Gunnedah’s winners as she took out the […]

Apr 17, 2025

Hammond’s ‘daily drive’ wins grand champion at 2025 Gunnedah Ute Show

Shayne Hammond’s beloved VY Holden was judged grand champion ute for the 2025 Gunnedah Show. The Tamworth-based exhibitor said his 2004 model Holden was now not only an award-winning vehicle, it was also his “daily drive” for his work commute. “I’m a truck driver by day but I’ve always loved utes since I was young,” Mr Hammond said. The first-time Gunnedah Show winner has owned the ute for about four years and has since fitted 15 aerials and 34 lights to his pride and joy. Meanwhile it was hard not to miss fellow Tamworthian, Geoff “The Chief” Brown in his […]

Apr 11, 2025

Powerstone powers home as trainer’s apprentice shines

Gunnedah trainer Gavin Groth and his apprentice Hannah Johnston relished victory for Powerstone for the second time, as the mare won race five at Coonabarabran last Saturday. After winning a race at Gunnedah on March 15, the Groth-trained and Johnston-ridden mare had a disappointing 11th placing at Wellington on March 28 before returning to its winning ways despite encountering a difficult barrier draw. Having been the favourite in a field of nine in a 1000m race at Gunnedah, Powerstone was the third favourite in another field of nine in a 900m race at Coonabarabran. While the March 15 occasion was […]

Apr 11, 2025

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