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Gunnedah Police Station welcomes new recruit

The Oxley Police District has gained three new police officers and among those towns benefitting from the boost was Gunnedah. Raised in Rouse Hill, Sydney, 19-year-old Probationary Constable Tye McCahon has had a fresh start and new badge starting in Gunnedah last week. Before joining the police force, he was working at a high school and looking to transition into a student support officer role. The Gunnedah Times met with Tye just before his first operational shift on the road, in which he was accompanied by experienced officers. It was always a goal for him to join the police force, […]

May 14, 2025

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Whitemans celebrate 60 years

Married at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 60 years ago, Gunnedah’s Marj and Athol Whiteman were celebrated by family and friends with an afternoon tea at their Oaktree Village home recently. Like many other couples, Marj and Athol have shared many happy occasions but also the tough times when they stuck together and worked as a team. Marj says it’s about understanding and communication and working things out together. Their wedding day on April 24, 1965, was a happy occasion, with Marj’s sister Edith Toynton (later Vette) and friend Dianne Ellwood as bridesmaids and her brother Kevin one of the groomsmen, […]

May 12, 2025

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Red Devils upstage reigning premiers

A late try to Gabriel Mahuinga helped the Gunnedah Red Devils grab a memorable 24-17 victory against the Narrabri Blue Boars in last Saturday’s Central North rugby union fixture at Dangar Park. The result made the rest of the competition take notice as the Red Devils not only recorded their first win of the season, but overcame a 10-point deficit to knock off last year’s premiers. The complexion of the game was a contrast to the season-opening round the previous Saturday, when Gunnedah lost 45-28 to Moree at Moree while Narrabri downed home side Quirindi 34-15. Having conceded the first […]

May 9, 2025

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Gunnedah Conservatorium 2025 event booklet out now

Music enthusiasts can now get their hands on the Gunnedah Conservatorium’s newest event booklet. It is the guide to all things musical entertainment in the shire and encapsulates a variety of interests. Not only does the front cover beautifully boast local artist Anne Pickett’s lino work, there are also plenty of other local aspects. From the hire of graphic designer Alyssa Barwick from Two Cats Creative and printing at The Printery, it was made by locals for locals. Gunnedah Conservatorium director Rebecca Ryan said staff were very pleased with the overall result of the program. “We always try to have […]

May 14, 2025

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