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The 112th Guyra Show will long be remembered as a celebration that marked the end of one of the district’s worst on record. In his address at the official opening President Richard Post described 2019 as horrendous and urged the community to ma...

If rain is considered a good omen, then Reverend Tim Stevens is off to a good start as the new minister in charge of St James Anglican Church in Guyra. Tim and his family have relocated to Guyra from Mungindi where they spent three years ministering ...

The Armidale region supplied three and half million litres of water for aerial fire fighting efforts through north eastern NSW during the recent bushfire emergency. Over 1150 fixed-wing firefighting sorties and hundreds of helicopter flights were sup...

Just like watching a cricketer reaching a half century, community spirits are high as residents watch Malpas Dam reach 50 percent. Storage levels in Guyra, Malpas and Puddledock dams have steadily increased with recent rainfall, however, Level 5 rest...

The 2020 Guyra Showgirl April Heagney is upholding a family tradition. Her mother Naree was Showgirl in 1991 and her father’s cousin was the very first Guyra Showgirl. However, for April it was more than upholding a tradition, it was a journey ...

A man has been charged following several pursuits from the Queensland Border to Guyra. About 5pm Sunday February 16th, officers from New England Highway Patrol noticed a suspected stolen Holden Vectra on the New England Highway, north of Deepwater.Po...

Projects in Ben Lomond and Guyra are among the latest to be funded under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP). Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall Land Management will receive $7,500 to paint and restore the floo...

Last Friday St Mary of the Angels held their annual School Swimming Carnival. Our students had a great day, swimming competitively, cheering on their fellow students and enjoying the company of our wider school community. Thanks to all of our helpers...

A solo exhibition of vintage photographic prints by photographer John Fields is now open at the New England Regional Art Museum. John was a master photographer and printer who explored the New England, capturing in classic black and white, its people...

Preparations for the 2020 Guyra Show are well in hand and organisers believe that recent rain has not only lifted spirits in the community, but has also lifted the prospects for a great event.The Show is on Friday and Saturday February 21st and 22nd ...

In July 2018 Samuel Hope was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. At the age of two and a half Sam and his family travelled from Guyra to Newcastle where he began treatment at John Hunter Hospital. Sam spent months in Newcastle undergoing ch...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two ATMs in Guyra’s main street were vandalised in an attempted theft on Thursday morning.The incident occurred at 4.20 am on Thursday, February 6, when a male smashed the front screen of...

Times are tough in the bush, but opportunities are still available for people who are prepared to innovate. A common problem for graziers is the fallout from sheep under shearing sheds, which builds up and is often difficult to clear away.Having visi...

There will be added glitz and glamour in Guyra when the biennial Seniors Extravaganza is held on Monday, March 9th. Council secured a $2,000 State Government grant for the event which promises to be a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities, e...

Measures to increase Malpas Dam’s storage capacity and boost water security for the Armidale region have moved another step closer, with Council launching a long-term assessment of the Armidale region’s water infrastructure, supply needs ...

Armidale Regional Council Mayor Simon Murray has stated his commitment to remain in the role, saying the need for cohesion and consistency to maintain Council’s positive work outweighed a vote of no confidence at an extraordinary meeting last w...

Seven Councillors who called on ARC Mayor Simon Murray to resign said that they asked for a vote of no confidence after exhausting every other avenue. Speaking on behalf of the group at an extraordinary meeting held on Friday morning, Cr Margaret O&r...

Former local Jean Vickery was last week named as the Coffs Harbour Citizen of the Year. At 83 years of age, Jean shows no sign of slowing down. Before leaving Guyra she volunteered with Meals on Wheels, HACC, Can Assist, and the Westpac Rescue Helico...

James Mepham was named as Citizen of the Year in Warrnambool for his volunteer involvement in RSL Active, a program that helps young defence force veterans after they have returned to civilian life. James was involved in the inaugural Great South Coa...

During the last twelve months, rural women in the district have shouldered the burden of the drought alongside their partners, leaving little time for the finer things in life. A pamper night organised in conjunction with the CWA Evening Branch was a...

The 2020 school is underway and schools around the district have welcomed a new kindergarten class. These students who begin their education this year will graduate Year 12 in 2032....

Whatever the outcome of tomorrow’s extraordinary meeting of Armidale Regional Council, one thing is for certain – our Councillors need to put their differences aside, pull together and work as a united team for the betterment of our regio...

Recent storm rains have finally found their way into Guyra’s water supply dams, which are now at 100%. Water has also started flowing into the much larger Malpas Dam, boosting the level to 35.5%.Despite the good inflows Armidale Regional Counci...

Former Guyra Shire Councillor Dorothy (Dot) Vickery, has been named in the Australia Day Honours. Dot was nominated for service to local government, and to the community of Guyra. She receives the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) which is awarde...

Long overdue rain and a generous fodder delivery has brought a smile to the faces of landholders at Guyra and Wollomombi last week. The delivery was made possible through Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Ltd which provides project ser...

When school returns the eighteen students at Ebor Public School will be rocking up to class with a new backpack, new shoes and hopefully a big smile thanks to the generosity of the public and State Government partner organisation GIVIT.Member for Nor...

For 33 years Frank Presnell was front and centre when it came to organising the Lamb and Potato Festival. Frank passed away last year, but his influence will live long in the history of the festival, and as a final gesture recognising his role, a new...

The Lamb and Potato Festival has finished and secretary Julie Gittoes has paid tribute to the volunteers who ensured the success of the event.“Thank you on behalf of the committee to each and every organisation for their help at the festival,&r...

Sue Adams is the Guyra 2020 Australia Day Citizen of the Year, recognising her ongoing commitment to a number of community groups and for her efforts to encourage Guyra district residents to be active. The award was announced at the Guyra Australia D...

Nominations for Australia Day Awards in Guyra have unearthed four quality candidates for this year’s top honour. Chris Sole, Dianne Burey, Sue Adams and Julie Stride have been nominated for their service to the community over many years. The wi...

So far at this Lamb and Potato Festival, more than 800 passengers have enjoyed the ride on the Guyra Heritage Train. The train rides, which have been a popular attraction for many years, almost didn’t happen.The licence to run the train, which ...

If you are a fan of ABC Radio’s Sunday-morning Australia All Over program or if you simply love a good yarn, this Sunday you will get the chance to catch up with Ian ‘Macca’ McNamara in person. Each year the popular presenter does a...

Aboriginal totem poles now welcome visitors at the entrance to McLean Care Kolora. The totem poles, which were unveiled last week, are a thank you gesture from local artist Brian Irving.Brian has lived in Guyra since he was four and the ‘Welcom...

A fresh new approach has reinvigorated the Art Exhibition running in conjunction with the Lamb and Potato Festival. Previously the exhibition had run during the festival with collaborative works by local artists Kay Smith and Brian Irving. With Kay a...

Recent rainfall across the Armidale region is welcome news for farmers and rural land owners but has had minimal impact on Malpas Dam. Storage levels in the much smaller Guyra Dam has seen its capacity increase to 31 percent or six weeks of supply an...

Last-minute preparations for the 34th annual Lamb and Potato Festival were well underway on Tuesday for the event which will run from January 15th to 27th. While conditions have not been ideal, the small committee has plenty of experience in pulling ...

The Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival will be running for its 34th year from Wednesday January 15th until Monday, January 27th. While the main focus of events will continue to be on the New England Highway, a special event is being planned to draw some ...

The ongoing restoration of the roof on Guyra’s Anglican Church has been given an $11,300 boost, thanks to a grant from an unusual source. Church Warden John Davidson said that they were invited to apply for a grant amounting to 50% of the cost ...

Residents in the town areas of Guyra are now able to access the National Broadband Network (nbn) for the first time. The final phase of the rollout in the area is now live, and residents are being encouraged to make the move by contacting their prefe...

Women in Guyra are invited to apply for THE Seed Scheme - an innovative program to support rural women start an enterprise, launch a big idea or get a business up and running. Applications are now open and close on February 14th, 2020.THE Seed Scheme...

Volunteer firefighters are reminded to register their interest in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Financial Support Program, which is helping to cover lost income during this prolonged bushfire season. The Federal Coalition Government is provi...

The devastating bushfires across south-east NSW have caused extensive damage to the Essential Energy electricity network, with the destruction of hundreds of power poles and associated electrical infrastructure. Parts of the network have been comple...

DESPITE terrible drought conditions continuing to grip the Guyra area this year’s annual Show will still go off with a bang with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall today announcing a $7,700 State Government grant to provide entertainment at t...

High-profile journalist, author and football fan Liz Deep-Jones is the Armidale region’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2020. A former presenter of SBS Television’s nightly sports news program, Ms Deep-Jones will be guest speaker at the Gu...

Community information sessions on the current water restrictions will be held at the Guyra Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 14th and Armidale’s Jacaranda Room on Tuesday, January 21st, both at 6.30pm. Each session will provide background an...

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Guyra on New Year's Day and transported a 37-year-old male with head injuries to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The man was involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered head ...