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Decades of Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s Gunnedah Support Group volunteer service recognised

Volunteers from Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s Gunnedah Support Group acknowledged a collective 120 years between 11 of its members last week. Those who achieved 20, 10 and five years milestones with the charity group received a pin in recognition of their services. Other members showed their support with a morning tea at the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre, where the group meets. The biggest milestone celebrated was 20 years belonging to Heather and John Stephens. Heather joined the support group at the request of her friend who has since passed. Her husband, John, signed up a couple of months later. Heather said […]

Jun 20, 2025

Anzac speeches recognise veteran battles after service

The speeches of Adam Arndell and Marie Hobson came from two different lives lived but both conveyed a similar message – challenges of veterans do not end when service ends. The two were guest speakers at the Gunnedah RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Day lunch at Club Gunnedah. Mr Arndell had already spoken earlier that day at the Anzac service but those at the lunch learnt more of his story. He had started his journey in the military as a cadet at Knox Grammar School. It was the love of the outdoors, camp with mates and “the chance to handle and play […]

May 2, 2025

Petition seeks to see stronger consequences for youth crime

A petition to see stronger consequences for young offenders has been circulating, originating in the North West area. Tamworth local Phebe Furneaux created the petition which became public on Tuesday last week. By Thursday afternoon, it had 5500 signatures. It aims to make changes to the Young Offenders Act. Youth crime is a familiar issue for Phebe, as a victim of a violent home invasion. Gunnedah and the region has experienced youth crime in full force with offenders most commonly breaking into homes, stealing cars and threatening home occupants with weapons. For Gunnedah’s Christian Christiansen, it all came to a […]

Feb 14, 2025

Performance-based pay rise for Gunnedah general manager

Gunnedah Shire Council general manager Eric Groth will receive a four per cent “performance-based” increase to his remuneration. The decision was made during a closed part of January’s extraordinary meeting of council last week. “The outcome of the review committee’s appraisal of the general manager’s annual performance review as ‘exceeding expectations’ recommended by the Performance Review Committee,” the minutes of the January meeting stated. “Accordingly, the review committee’s recommendation for a four per cent performance-based increase to the general manager’s remuneration backdated to the anniversary date of the commencement of the general manager’s current contract of employment.” According to Gunnedah […]

Jan 24, 2025