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Low-key but meaningful celebrations took place at the Guyra Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday, July 8th, in honour of NAIDOC Week 2025. The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrates not only the achievemen...

Around 90 close family members and friends gathered at the Armidale Ex-Services Club on June 28th to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the 100th birthday of Ron Vickress, a man whose life has been defined by service, creativity, and community.Ron...

Guyra’s Volunteer Rescue Squad has taken a major step forward in its ability to respond to emergencies in rough terrain, thanks to the acquisition of a new traverse mule — a piece of rescue equipment purchased with assistance from a recen...

This September, Team Guyra will once again hit the road as part of the annual Ride for the Chopper, raising much-needed funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service—a vital lifeline for communities across Northern NSW.The Ride for the Choppe...

Australia’s animal shelters continue to face overwhelming pressure from unplanned litters, surrendered and abandoned pets — but one simple act can make all the difference. This July, the National Desexing Network (NDN) invites veterinary ...

Armidale Regional Council is set to begin the rollout of Digital Water Meters (DWMs) across the local government area, with Guyra the first to receive the upgrade. The new meters promise smarter water use, improved leak detection, and more accurate b...

Guyra was transported back in time over the weekend as the Lotus Club Queensland (LCQ) Grand Tour rolled into town on Saturday, July 5th. Not since the Guyra Grand Parade was held back in the 1990s has the community seen such an impressive display of...

Children across the Armidale region are set for a winter break filled with creativity, curiosity, and community, thanks to a fun school holiday program led by Armidale Regional Libraries. Starting Monday Jul 7thy, both Armidale and Guyra Libraries wi...

Guyra Central School (GCS) has hosted the ‘Our Mob, Our Game Come N Try’ basketball program throughout Term 2, thanks to the generous support of the NSW Basketball Association. The initiative has brought energy and enthusiasm to Monday af...

The Guyra Gazette has recently had the pleasure of welcoming Zander Lloyd as part of his Learning through Internship (LTI) placement. A Year 9 Big Picture student from Guyra Central School, Zander worked alongside editor Janelle Stewart, immersing hi...

The Guyra & Community Progress Association is thrilled to announce the return of the Guyra Snow Ball on Saturday, 2nd August 2025.Following the resounding success of the inaugural Snow Ball in 2022, this glamorous Black Tie event is set to become...

On Friday, 27th June 2025, we held our final assembly for Term 2, 2025 at Black Mountain Public School. Students received Principal’s Awards and Class Awards. Congratulations to our awardees.It was lovely to see our parents/carers who attended ...

The Rotary Club of Guyra held its annual Changeover on Saturday evening with a dinner at Rafters. Hans Hietbrink is continuing in the role of president. He thanked members of the Club as well as members of the community who have supported the Rotary ...

The Lotus Club Queensland (LCQ), 2025 Grand Tour (GT) will call in to Guyra this weekend. Burgess Garage Car Museum will play host to the vehicles on their Guyra stopover with the first cars expected to arrive at around 10.30am on Saturday July 5th.T...

The Guyra and District Historical Society are looking for more volunteers to come forward to keep the little red train on the tracks.They have put a call for anyone who might be interested to come along to a morning tea which will be held on July 13t...

Over 120 community members gathered at the Glen Innes Services Club on Friday, June 13th for an unforgettable evening of mateship, music, and mental health awareness—and they left inspired, uplifted, and more connected than ever.Guests were tre...

Armidale Regional Council has celebrated the opening of the expanded and upgraded Curtis Park Playground in Armidale. The playground expansion and upgrade was designed and delivered based on extensive community feedback, and thanks to funding from th...

As the new financial year arrives, Australians are being urged to be on high alert for scammers hoping to cash in on tax-time confusion. Authorities warn this time of year is like Christmas for fraudsters, with a sharp rise in fake messages, phone ca...

RSL Australia is inviting nominations for the 2026 Japan-Australia Grassroots Exchange Program, a unique opportunity for descendants of Australian Prisoners of War (POWs) to visit Japan and participate in a meaningful cultural exchange.Now in its thi...

Congratulation to Lucas Alexander and Milarna Patterson. They are finalists in the 2025 ‘Let’s Hang It’ art exhibition to be judged at the New England Regional Art Museum on 25th July 2025 at 5pm. The purpose of this exhibition is t...

Guyra HSS Nicholii House Team and the HSS Volunteer Transport Team were nominated in the Volunteer Team category for their work with Guyra Home Support Service at the recent New England Regional Volunteer Awards, This team is an important part of run...

First Eucharist - Congratulations to the seven St Mary of the Angels students, Elliot, Arlie, Mackenna, Archie, Elinor, Cooper and Kayden who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday 22nd June. This event is a crucial part of the initiation proc...

On June 21st, the Guyra Junior Rugby League (GJRL) made history by hosting their first-ever combined VRA and Dolly’s Dream Round, welcoming the Glen Innes Magpies to the Guyra sporting fields for a memorable day of junior rugby league and commu...

Ian Edwards and Maia Loprot are the passionate team behind The Blind Chef – Food by Maia, which recently opened its doors in Guyra. With Ian legally blind, the name is a nod to his resilience and drive, and to their shared journey through the w...

Are you passionate about helping others and building a stronger, more compassionate community?The St Vincent de Paul Society – St Mary of the Angels Conference, Guyra is calling for new members to join our mission of serving people in our local...

On Friday June 13th, St Mary of the Angels Year 2 and Year 5 students visited Kolora Nursing Home for a special intergenerational experience. The afternoon began with a vibrant showcase of student talent, as Year 2 shared their stunning Opera House a...

Congratulations to Tallara Patterson who was selected to attend the Colour Earth Visual Arts Camp at Thalgarrah Environment Education Centre on the 12th to 13th June. This was a two day camp for high potential and talented art students. The students ...

Guyra Central School’s Cross Country events have concluded for another year, with primary and secondary students successfully participating in their school competitions at the end of Term 1 and the beginning of Term 2. Results for the Events:Pr...

There was storytelling at its finest when a group of local women gathered in Guyra on May 27th for the Telling Your Story workshop with author Annabelle Brayley. “The day had a special feel,” said Elizabeth Rosser from Southern New Englan...

A development application has been lodged for a new state-of-the-art service station at Llangothlin. The proposal, submitted to Armidale Regional Council, is being led by local developer and Councillor Eli Imad, who purchased the existing Llangothlin...

By Zander Lloyd Have you ever run out of time or supplies for breakfast? Well a new service is hoping to fill the gap as well as fill the stomachs of those who sometimes go without.The Guyra Neighbourhood Centre (GNC) has opened a ‘breakfast b...

On Wednesday the 11th June, three students from Stage 1 at St Mary of the Angels School Stirling, Haidee & Lulu received their Sacrament of First Reconciliation. These students had been studying about reconciliation and the act of ...

A new era of firefighting capability has arrived in Ben Lomond, with the delivery of a new fire truck to the local Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade.The official handover of the new vehicle took place on May 24th at a ceremony held at the New England ...

May 2025 delivered an unusual twist in Guyra’s climate history, with the town recording zero frosts for the month—a new record in 47 years of frost observations.Traditionally, the frost season begins in late April or early May, but this y...

The long weekend brought the first real taste of winter to the Guyra district for 2025.Monday June 9th saw the arrival of cold, windy and showery conditions across the Northern Tablelands with light snowfalls in the higher areas including Black Mount...

Information sessions are being held to by Squadron Energy to preview the updated layout of the proposed Boorolong Wind Farm. Community members are being invited to learn more about the overall project, and share their feedback. The proposed wind...

Guyra Central School’s primary students once again participated in the Premier’s Spelling Bee this year. On Wednesday June 4 2025, the school invited parents and carers to join them for the event.The Spelling Bee serves as an engaging opp...

The Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) has proudly wrapped up its first five-week work experience program, with students Kiearnna and Shearnna completing their placements last Tuesday. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Guyra Central ...

Armidale Regional Council, in partnership with Kellys Transport and the Duval Lions Club, is lending a helping hand to flood-affected communities in the Taree region by donating and delivering hay bales to support local farmers and their livestock. T...

As part of its Strengthening Rural and Regional Communities program, Armidale Regional Council is hosting free journaling workshops at venues around the region. The ‘Words for Wellbeing’ journalling workshops aim to support good mental he...

The June long weekend offered anglers their final opportunity for trout fishing in streams and rivers across NSW before the fishing season closes over winter.NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPI) Program Leader Fish Stoc...

The Armidale Drama and Musical Society (ADMS) is set to bring the timeless magic of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to life at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th. A Gala black-tie opening night will kick off the production on Frid...

By Zander Lloyd Change is underway at the Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA). Long standing Executive Officer Dorothy Lockyer is preparing to step back and Kelso Looker has joined the team. He will transition into the role over the coming month...

Three local students have performed well as part of PLC Armidale’s entrants in the 2025 Shakespeare Carnival State Finals. Guyra’s Olive McFarlane, and Lucy Ward along with Molly Chard from Ben Lomond, were part of the teams who were crow...

Senior Citizens will be the key beneficiaries of a ‘Click with Confidence’ cyber security workshop being hosted by Southern New England Landcare and the New England Community College in Guyra on the 11th of June.Designed to boost confiden...

Congratulations to the following St Mary of the Angels students in our Catholic Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday the 31st May 2025;  Kobi W, Lachlan C, Hugo S, Darcie C, Edward W, Peter G, Chaise M, Rylan W...

Repairs to the New England Highway should be underway this week, after record-breaking coastal floods saw traffic rediverted to the New England Highway. The increased traffic saw the road deteriorate into a pothole-ridden danger zone for motorists. L...

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has officially declared the Honourable Barnaby Joyce as the duly elected member to serve in the House of Representatives for the Division of New England once again.In what was a resounding result in the seat ...

The escalating crisis of feral pig populations across regional New South Wales has sparked renewed calls for urgent and coordinated government action, with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan and NSW Farmers both pressing for increased fund...

Children from across the region enjoyed being part of National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) at Guyra Library this week, reading with others from all around the country. NSS is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. &ldqu...

The spirit of giving was on full display during National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, held from 19th to 25th May 2025. A highlight of the week was the New England Regional Volunteer Awards, presented d...

Armidale Regional Council and Walcha Council have been included in NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration after the recent wet weather. This means these councils can now restore damaged public assets such as roads which have experienced ...

The TroutFest committee has several ideas for entertainment for young people over the October long weekend of festivities but need some local talent to help out.Are you a lego enthusiast? Then you’re our target. We have the venue and the resour...

The 2025 New England North West Business Awards are officially open for nominations, offering an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the region’s most outstanding businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs.The Business Awards showcase excellence...

Students from St Mary of the Angels Catholic School in Guyra laced up their sneakers and hit the footpaths on Friday as they participated in the 2025 National Walk Safely to School Day.Beginning at the Guyra Recreation Grounds, students, along with s...

Guyra Show Society is celebrating three nominations in the 2025 AgShows NSW Award. These awards provide an opportunity to honour the individuals and societies that go above and beyond and to acknowledge the efforts that often go unnoticed.Dorothy Loc...

The first outing for the GuyrARTists group was an amazing success. Their ‘Restrospective’ exhibition held over the weekend of May 17th and 18th saw lots of people coming through on both days and a very pleasing numbers of works were sold....

My name is Zander Lloyd and I’m a year nine Big Picture student at Guyra Central School. At the moment I’m doing my LTI (Learning through Internship) at Guyra Gazette and I’m working with Janelle Stewart every Monday for a term. Wha...

The family of the late Jim Betts wish to thank the Guyra community for their overwhelming support and compassion following his recent passing. Jim passed away on April 27th, 2025 at the age of 81 years.Words cannot express how deeply touched we were ...

After another good season, fox populations in the New England area may quickly become a problem for landholders if not controlled, both due to their impact on the natural environment and the damage they inflict on livestock. To combat this issue, Nor...

A busload of students from Guyra Central School recently travelled to Glen Innes to compete in the annual Regional Prime Lamb Hoof and Hook Competition. Led by Mrs Rebecca Smith and Gwyn Pearson, the group included the school’s youngest-ever ju...

Armidale Regional Council has engaged a contractor to commence work on strengthening the Willis Creek Bridge on Tenterden Road.The existing 25 - tonne limit will be removed, improving the movement of both goods and services between Guyra and Tingha.W...

The 2025 Career Expo was held at Guyra Central School on Tuesday May 13th. It brought students and employers together for a morning of career exploration.Organised by New England Community College (NECC), the event welcomed students from Year 5 throu...

The eyes of the international beef industry turned to Guyra on Monday, May 5th, when Bald Blair Angus welcomed over 250 delegates from around the world as part of the 2025 World Angus Forum. The World Angus Forum is a global event that brings togethe...

For the second consecutive year, Moray Pastoral Company of Guyra has claimed top honours as the Most Successful Merino Exhibitor at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show Fleece Competition. Moray Merinos, owned and operated by James Stewart, earned victo...

On Wednesday May 7th, CWA Guyra Evening Branch, along with friends and family celebrated “The Mother in Us All” at Rafters Cafe and Restaurant. After a quick chat from our local councillor Armidale Regional Council Eli Imad sharing inform...

The day you have been waiting for is almost here. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 10:00am. The event aims to bring locals together in support of cancer research and care.Almost 1 in 2 Australians will be diag...

Last Friday May St Marys P&F hosted a Mother’s Day Breakfast for all of the significant women in our students lives. An amazing turn out made for a great morning. St Marys would like to wish all the mother’s, grandmothers and spe...

On Friday, mothers and grandmothers gathered at Bald Blair Public School to celebrate Mother’s Day, to honour and appreciate the important role that mothers and mother figures have in our lives. Mothers enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with pamperi...

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has comfortably retained his seat of New England in the 2025 Australian federal election, defeating six challengers and reaffirming his stronghold over the electorate.Joyce secured a commanding lead with 52.67% of...

A group of Guyra artists are banding together to stage their first Art Show. The GuyrARTists group was formed at the beginning of this year with a small number of people. Instigated by Lynne Chapman, the group has grown with more artists showing inte...

A 60-page guide called Motorcycling the New England has been produced, with the aim to raise awareness around motorcycle safety in the region and improve rider experiences.The New England area is one of the most popular places in NSW for motorcyclist...

Last Friday May 2nd, five St Mary of the Angel Students travelled to Bathurst to compete in the Polding Winter Trials. Congratulations to all of the students - Peter Grills (Soccer), Lachlan Rosser (Hockey), Darcie Campbell (Soccer), Hugo Sisson (Rug...

At the end of Term 1 our parents and carers joined us for our final assembly for the term and our annual Easter Hat Parade. Students were extremely creative with their designs. Students received Principal Awards and Class Awards for their hard work t...

CWA Guyra Evening Branch had the honour of hosting the CWA NSW Northern Tablelands Group meeting, Group level Handicraft judging and Group level Land Cookery judging on Saturday March 29th. The Northern Tablelands Group consists of seven branches and...

Farmers across New South Wales have welcomed the state government’s decision to legalise virtual fencing for cattle, hailing it as a breakthrough for agricultural innovation and livestock management.NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty confir...

The Salvation Army in New South Wales is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region.Across Australia the Salvos are aiming to raise $38 mill...

Anzac Day commemorations in Guyra attracted large crowds as residents and veterans joined together in remembrance of generations who served their country.Support was strong for the dawn service and the strong support continued during the main march a...

The annual Tour de Rocks fundraising bike ride took place over the weekend with close to 500 cyclists and support crew making their way to the coast, all for a good cause.The ride aims to inspire communities to help find a cure for cancer, while rais...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is calling for election funding commitments from candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to help fund critical projects like water security, airport upgrades, housing, workforce training and education. Further inve...

Guyra Central School is one of ten regional schools in communities across Australia will be joining the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program in 2025 for the first time, as a result of Costa’s new partnership with the Stephanie Alexander K...

The inaugural New England Autumn Garden Trail, organised by the New England Garden Festival (NEGF) team begins next week, inviting garden enthusiasts to travel across five country towns in the beautiful New England region in five days....

Year 11 student Pat Welsh has made a splash on the national stage, representing St Ignatius College at the prestigious Australian All-Age Swimming Championships held in Brisbane last week.Much of Pat’s preparation took place over the summer, wi...

UNE Voyager Discovery visited Bald Blair Public School on Wednesday 2nd April. Voyager Discovery is a science outreach and engagement program, delivering interactive curriculum-aligned activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. S...

Many have forgotten our Vietnam Veterans and National Servicemen who served during the 1960s and ‘70s. These soldiers went to hell and back in Vietnam, arriving home to a hostile Australia with many people protesting against the Vietnam war. Th...

Set at the Australian Standing Stones National Monument in Centennial Parklands Glen Innes, the Australian Celtic Festival draws thousands of visitors each year. The Festival is a highlight of the local calendar and a celebration that brings the regi...

Black Mountain Public School students in 3-6 have explored angles in mathematics. We invited our special guest teacher, Mr Barry Wilson to teach our students about angles by creating picture frames for our art works. Mr Wilson helped students to make...

The warmth of community spirit will be on full display as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea returns this May. The event will once again be hosted at ADRA on Thursday, May 22 at 10:00am, bringing locals together in support of cancer research and c...

Over the weekend, VRA Rescue NSW Guyra hosted the region’s first multiagency Road Crash Rescue and Electric Vehicle (EV) Symposium, bringing together skilled personnel from NSW SES, NSW RFS, Fire + Rescue NSW, and NSW Ambulance.The event aimed ...

The 11th annual Armidale and New England Cat Club Pedigree and Companion Cat Show is purring its way to Guyra, with the event set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th at the Gilbert White Memorial Hall (Community Hall). The event...

ast week St Mary of the Angels Primary School held their Easter Hat Parade followed by BYO picnic morning tea for family & friends and some fun Easter activities.  ...

Four local Guyra boys competed at the Under 12s TAS Rugby Carnival which was held in Armidale on April 12th and 13th. Guyra was proudly represented by four talented young rugby players in the combined Barbarians Highland Goats team. Jimmy Neill, Rick...

On Friday, April 25th, the Guyra RSL sub-Branch will hold the following services to commemorate ANZAC Day:5.45am – Dawn Service, followed by a light breakfast at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall.9.00am – Service at the MPS10.00am –...

Easter For UsAs Jesus hung on the cross, he didn’t lash out. He asked a friend to take care of his mother, he comforted the man being crucified alongside him, and he prayed to God to forgive the people who put him on the cross. He came to preac...

A public forum hosted by Save and Grow Guyra Ratepayers Inc. last week drew a large turnout of residents eager to engage in discussions about key community issues. The event featured speeches by Brendan Moylan, MP for Northern Tablelands, and Cr Eli ...

On Sunday April 6, cadets and staff from Armidale’s 337SQN Australian Air Force Cadets partnered with Guyra RSL sub-Branch and Armidale RSL sub-Branch at the Guyra Soldiers Memorial Hall for a joint morning tea and wide-ranging discussion about...

After 27 years of contract fertiliser spreading in the Guyra and New England area, Mal Moffatt has decided it is time to move on.The trucks and Guyra premises have been purchased by Tom and Chelsea Hardman of New England Ag Contracting.Tom currently ...

On Friday March 28th, Stage 1 students from St Mary of the Angels spent the morning exploring the Guyra Historical Museum. The visit aligned with their history unit for this term. They have been learning about the importance of artefacts and what the...

All students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to Armidale on Friday, April 4th to attend the Armidale Gymnastics Centre. This was a great opportunity for students to further develop their gymnastic skills. The students especially enjoyed t...

Have you heard about the Glen Innes Maternity Group Practice? What it is and how it can benefit any Mum to be? Ruth Stace has been working as a local doula for the past three years has a heart to see women flourish and thrive throughout their pregnan...

From thrilling Dungeons and Dragons sessions to LEGO free play, and even a Nintendo Switch ‘come and try’ day, there’s something for children of all ages during Council’s school holiday program! A wide range of activities will...

On Saturday March 29th, the Guyra Rotary Club provided lunch for participants of the annual Beyond Bitumen Car Rally, a fundraising event for Beyond Blue. The rally, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, had already raised $352,000 by the t...

A St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon was held at Rafters recently, where guests gathered to celebrate everything Irish.  The venue was adorned with green balloons, decorations, and a green cake that set the perfect tone for the event. Guests were ...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of council-owned land for social housing, reinforcing its commitment to increasing affordable housing in the region. At its general meeting on August 6, 2024...

The Can Assist Guyra branch has received a generous donation in the form of a signed 2024 Newcastle Knights jersey, which will be up for auction following the regular meat raffles this Friday night, April 4th, at the Royal Hotel Guyra.This special je...

On Friday, 28th March the students at Black Mountain Public School participated in the annual Snow Gums Small Schools Cross Country event at Bald Blair Public School. Although the weather was somewhat windy and wet the students enjoyed the day suppor...

On Friday March 28th, St Mary of the Angels students participated in the 2025 Diocesan Winter Trials for Soccer, Hockey and Rugby League. Darcie Campbell and Peter Grills were selected into the Diocese team for soccer, Hugo Sisson was selected for ru...

St Mary of the Angels held their annual Cross Country event on Friday the 21st of March. It was a great morning to watch the young people display outstanding sportsmanship when giving it their all to finish the course. Congra...

Guyra Anglers Club held their combined AGM, Presentation Day, and yearly BBQ lunch on March 8th. The AGM saw some committee changes, but overall the main group stayed. There was a number of acknowledgements for the efforts of the committee for a grea...

The New England Garden Festival’s inaugural Autumn Garden Trail starts in just over four weeks and will traverse the New England towns of Uralla, Armidale, Guyra, Glen Innes and Tenterfield starting in Uralla on 29th April and finishing on 3rd ...

A former teacher, activist and conservationist from Muswellbrook has been announced as the Greens’ candidate for New England at the 2025 Federal election. Wendy Wales is known for her community contributions and passion for instilling a love of...

The Guyra RSL Sub-Branch is excited to announce that Mr. Bronte Pollard, the RSL NSW Liaison Officer, will be conducting a safeTALK training session for members and the broader Guyra community. This vital workshop focuses on suicide alertness, helpin...

The inaugural Guyra Fleece & Fibre Frolic (GFFF) was a resounding success, with organizers estimating over 50 people were in attendance at any given time and more than 100 visitors throughout the day. The event aimed to unite fibre art enthusiast...

Guyra Central School Year 11 and 12 students had the chance to participate in a study day at the Guyra Bowling Club. The aim of this day was to equip students with the skills necessary to work efficiently and effectively throughout the year. They wer...

Country Press NSW, the peak body representing independent regional newspapers, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special writing competition.The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in r...

The next stage of renovations to the former Guyra Scout Hall has commenced with painting inside and out to be completed in the next three weeks.Haymes Paints, Armidale has partnered with the Rotary Club of Guyra to begin the transformation of the ext...

Excitement is building for the Guyra Fleece and Fibre Frolic (GF&FF), happening on Saturday, March 22nd, in the Lamb and Potato Pavilion (aka the Music Shed) on the highway. The event has already attracted widespread interest from fibre lovers, w...

Southern New England Landcare invites community members to Koala Konversations,  an inspiring Koala Conservation Speaker Night, to learn how they can help protect one of Australia’s most iconic species. The evening, to be held on 20th...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has agreed to a benefit sharing arrangement with energy company ACEnergy which could see millions of dollars invested in the community. ACENERGY is behind a proposed 400-megawatt battery energy storage system in Armida...

Pathfinders Youth Homelessness Support Service recently partnered with New England Community College (NECC) to launch a new 19-week Life Skills Program. Coordinator Karina Wight and her staff worked closely with the College to develop the program, wh...

Black Mountain Public School’s after-school activities program is once again well supported this term. These sporting sessions are delivered by qualified coaches, helping our students to learn both sport and team skills.Mrs Justine EddyRelievin...

Black Mountain Public School recently held their annual Leadership Assembly. Each year the student leaders receive their badges and address the assembly. Black Mountain has three leaders for the 2025 school year. They are Mikyla Patterson, Jasper Edd...

On Friday February 28th, Darcie Campbell, Charlotte Bavea, Lachlan Rosser, Jack Newberry and Hugo Sisson travelled to Gunnedah to represent St Mary of the Angels at the 2025 Diocesan Swimming Carnival.Congratulations to these five students ...

The regional final of the Lions Youth of the Year quest was held in Inverell on Saturday March 8th. Guyra was represented by Eli Wood who won the right to represent the Guyra Lions Club in the initial round of the competition which was held on Novemb...

The team from Guyra Fire and Rescue Station 315 has been hosting a weekly meat raffle at the Guyra Hotel every Friday between 4pm and 6pm to raise funds for local charities. The proceeds from these raffles have been generously donated to Can Assist, ...

Every year, Guyra Central School proudly supports cleanup.org.au by taking part in Clean Up Australia Day around the school. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 slid on their gloves and dedicated their time to improving our school environment. Part...

A total of 350 entries for this year’s wool section at the Guyra Show. The judge this year was John Croake (AWN).Results:Grand Champion T Burey, Reserve Grand Campion T BureyCommercial - Champion S McElroy, Reserve Bellaine MerinosCommercial Ho...

It was another successful year at the Guyra Show shearing, with a total of 50 shearers in attendance and a total of 454 sheep shorn. The shearer’s came from as far north as Tara in Queensland and as far south as Bigga down near Cowra and many f...

There was a total of 142 cooking entries at the Guyra Show, all of an excellent standard.In the Infants section the decorated hard-boiled egg in an egg cup was popular with Ruby Lane the winner.Champion in the Primary section was Margeaux Chilchott-G...

Guyra Central School secondary students once again showcased their talents at the Guyra Show, with many achieving outstanding results. In Junior Wool Judging, Rachael Jackson secured 1st place, while Katie Campion came in 3rd and Charlotte Auld finis...

At 3pm on Saturday April 12th and 1pm on Passion Sunday the 13th April (the week before Easter), 60 Armidale singers and instrumentalists will be joined by professional singers from Sydney to perform Bach’s sublime St Matthew Passion. The perfo...

Emma Vidler had modest goals when she set out to run a cancer fundraiser 12 months ago. She was inspired to give back following her own family’s journey after a cancer diagnosis and hoped she might attract a small crowd and raise around $5000.I...

A new festival is making its debut this March in Guyra, with preparations well underway for the inaugural Guyra Fleece and Fibre Frolic (GF&FF). This exciting one-day event will celebrate all things Fibre Arts, offering a unique opportunity for s...

Many thanks to the patient exhibitors , consistent Sponsors and of course the many wonderful helpers. After 25 years of being Head Steward in the Flower Section I am delighted to announce that your new Head Steward for 2026 will be Denise Ramage, ple...

Black Mountain children’s author, Bec Nanayakkara, is set to release her third picture book and will be celebrating with a series of local events.The local book tour kicked off last week in Armidale and free storytime sessions will be held at U...

The Lions Club of Guyra is extending an exciting invitation to all local seniors to take part in their highly anticipated annual ‘Mystery Trip’. This beloved event offers a unique experience where participants embark on a surprise adventu...

What a success our local show was, and was well supported by our community in all sections.This year our woodchop received nominations from as far as Kilcoy and Canungra in Queensland to Murrurundi in the south, as well as our local contingent, ...

The 117th Guyra Show took place over the weekend and if success can be measured by the enthusiasm and the scale of crowds, it was indeed a big hit.There was good support across all categories, with Show Society President Richard Post reflecting on a ...

Rob Lenehan and Joy Saunders from Guyra Show Society Lamb committee are extremely pleased with the overwhelming response we had at the Lamb Show and Sale on Friday February 21st at our 117th Annual show.The Lamb Show and Sale has previously been held...

The Australian Skin Cancer Foundation skin check bus provided free skin checks at this year’s Guyra Show. This service is provided to communities who otherwise may not be able to access a similar service, while further educating them on skin ca...

An extremely successful 2025 poultry exhibition was held at the Guyra Show with exhibitors travelling vast distances to attend. High quality poultry were on show, with 75 entries registered across all classes and we had our largest number of children...

Costa is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Well Grown Community Grants Program, which aims to support local initiatives and projects that enhance the wellbeing and development of our region. A total of seven organisations including commu...

The Armidale Eisteddfod continues to be one of the feature events on Armidale’s cultural calendar. Entries are now open and the Eisteddfod hosts a variety of sections and events for a wide range of ages and abilities. The Armidale Eisteddfod of...

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has encouraged the public to have their say on the introduction of the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025. The proposed Bill aims to dissolve the cur...

On Thursday, 13th February 2025 students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to the Guyra Pool to compete in the Small Schools Swimming Carnival. They enjoyed the day supporting their fellow students as they participated in their various age ...

Guyra’s Charlie Ward is one of five sporting stars who will receive $2000 each to support their Olympic dreams thanks to local non profit HealthWISE and the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS).The Active Champions Fund seeks to assist rural...

The Guyra Hospital Auxiliary are a small group of volunteers who work with the staff at the Guyra Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPS) to provide items such as medical equipment, patient comfort items, and items that are used for all general health car...

Guyra students performed in the Annual 2024 Australian Dance Enterprises (ADE) Recital in December last year. Some highlights included the Isaac Clark Perpetual Trophy awarded to Shanae Wark for outstanding commitment to dance and her dedication to c...

The date for 2025 TroutFest will be the October long weekend which falls in the school holidays.New exciting additions to the program are planned this year especially for trout lovers and for young fishers, but also for adults. A whole program of fis...

Fireworks are planned for around 8pm at the Guyra Show and while they are a welcome attraction for humans, the same isn’t true for our furry friends. Just like thunderstorms, the loud, unexpected noise of fireworks can cause extreme distress fo...

The Save and Grow Guyra Ratepayers Incorporated (SandGRI) will hold their annual general meeting next week. The meeting comes amid fresh approaches by Snowy Valleys and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Councils to push ahead with demerger plans. It also...

On Friday February 14th, St Mary of the Angels held their school Swimming Carnival at Guyra Swimming Pool. It was a very successful carnival and a lot of positive feedback was received. It was a great day and our young people showed great sportsmansh...

Over the past two weeks, VRA Rescue NSW has trained 32 dedicated volunteers in Vertical Rescue, significantly boosting emergency response capabilities across regional, remote, and rural NSW. This critical training ensures our teams are prepared to ha...

 February 2025 marks 65 years since the extraordinary community effort that unfolded when young Steven Walls went missing. The story of Little Boy Lost is a story of more than 3000 people who rallied and searched together in a remarkable display...

Tamworth based community advocate, Laura Hughes, has announced her candidacy for the seat of New England in the upcoming federal election, representing the Australian Labor Party.Following a strong campaign in 2022 that significantly boosted Labor&rs...

Thank you to our families, new and continuing, who attended the St Mary of the Angels Welcoming BBQ Breakfast and Commissioning Mass on Friday the 7th of February. This service saw the skilled helpful adults being commissioned into their roles as edu...

The Seasons of New England Expo is just over seven weeks away and this year’s event will see some changes. The annual gathering for those who make what they sell from right across the New England is held in Uralla in March.The popular event has...

A heartfelt welcome back to all our new and returning students at Guyra Central School for 2025! On Thursday 6 February our corridors were alive with excitement as students from Kindergarten to Year 12 embarked on their first day. As we enter this ne...

Armidale Regional Council Mayor Sam Coupland and councillor Eli Imad participated in an ‘Ask us anything’ session in Guyra on Tuesday morning. The drop in sessions are an opportunity for residents to connect with councillors and stay info...

Guyra local Ben Reinke has embarked on an exciting new journey with CT Electric, launching his career in the electrical trade through a hands-on apprenticeship. Instead of following the traditional college path, Ben is opting to gain practical experi...

Guyra locals can expect changes and delicious treats under new management at Rafters. The building has a new owner and will be managed by Louise and Jackie Miller. They couple has an extensive background in hospitality and have lots of exciting thing...

Guyra Central’s canteen was named runners-up at the prestigious 2024 Jamie Oliver Food Hero Awards, out of more than 1,200 nominations for their category. The awards recognise people, and initiatives that are creating a better, healthier, happi...

Following the success of the Carols-based Christmas service and heartened by the community’s interest, the Armidale District Baptist Church is pleased to be resuming Services at the Black Mountain Baptist Church.  Services will be held on ...

Rail Trail supporter group, Friends of the New England Rail Trail (FofNERT), remain hopeful the project will move forward and say they remain committed and ready to assist with advocacy, events, promotion, and volunteer efforts to support the deliver...

People from the Northern Tablelands can recognise an outstanding older person in their community with nominations for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards now open. The awards, which are part of the NSW Seniors Festival, celebrate t...

Outstanding community service and achievement was recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards dinner held at the Guyra Bowling Club on January 25th.Wayne Mendes was announced as Guyra’s Citizen of the Year for 2025, for his work with the Guyra ...

One hundred and twenty cars, trucks and motor bikes were registered for the Guyra Show and Shine on the weekend. The event is organised by the Guyra Automotive Club and is now in its 13th year. The event continues to be one of the biggest attractions...

The annual Costa Well Grown Community Grants Program for the Armidale and Guyra region is now open for applications. The Well Grown Community Grants program provides funding support for not-for-profit community organisations, sporting associations an...

A huge shout out to Anne & Geoff Thrift for their incredible dedication to the annual Lamb and Potato Festival! Over the course of 12 days, they have cooked up a storm of 240 pieces of lamb, demonstrating the true spirit of community by volunteer...

President Trump had only one vote in the US election, it was the other 77,284,117 that changed the US and the direction of the world. It is those votes that is the reason that there are the executive powers to get out of 2050 net zero. Likewise on im...

Work to expand and upgrade Curtis Park Playground in Armidale will commence next month. Permanent fencing is being installed around the perimeter of the park, enclosing the area which will be under construction. “The existing adventure playgrou...

This Friday, January 24th, the doors of the community pantry will re-open with exciting updates and improvements after a dedicated renovation effort by volunteers during the break. The pantry will be welcoming customers from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, read...

Best-selling author and award-winning conservationist Brad Farmer AM will be in Guyra and Ben Lomond on the weekend in his role as Australia Day Ambassador (ADA) for the Armidale region.To Brad Farmer, Australia is just one beach, a huge sandbox of d...

Community members who have made significant contributioons to the Guyra community will be acknowledged at an Australia Day Dinner which will be held at the Guyra Bowling Club on Saturday January 25th.This year there are four nominees for Citizen of t...

.During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface and groundwater sources on their land without needing to have a water licence and water use approval, and this includes streams, creeks and rivers abutting a boundary.This water c...

Beef producers will have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills in the breeding, feeding and management of cattle bound for feedlots this February at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale.Tailored for feeder steer producers, the...

The Lamb and Potato Festival kicks of today and organisers are ready to feed and entertain the hordes of visitors who make Guyra a stop on their way to and from the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They are also prepared to welcome busloads of visito...

While the warmer weather has seen an increase in the natural occurrence of Blue Green Algae (BGA), Armidale Regional Council (ARC) says that Guyra residents can rest assured that their drinking water is free from toxicity and safe for consumption. Ac...

Bush fire severity ratings have recently changed, after 50 years of the previous system, with the new warnings focused on four separate categories under the nation-wide Australian Fire Danger Rating System.GREEN – MODERATEPlan and prepareStay u...

You are invited to join the Guyra CWA Evening Branch ladies in opening the 2025 Art Exhibition run in conjunction with Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival. The official opening will take place on Friday January 17th at the GALA Centre in Bradley Street....

2024 was Australia’s second warmest year on record, and it was also Guyra’s second warmest on record. Looking at 86 complete years of data collected since 1911, the mean temperature for the year exceeded the long term average by...

The Local Guyra Craft Group stall has been running in conjunction with the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival since 2017 and will be back again in 2025. A recent addition was the ‘Landmarks of Guyra’ notebook – with a cover page picture...

Vinnies volunteers in Guyra are facing an extra clean up due a large volume of items which have been dumped at the centre over the last couple of weeks.Despite signage requesting to only place items in the charity bins, an overflow of items has been ...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is set to make significant savings of more than $250,000 after signing a new green energy agreement with Origin Zero. The new agreement aligns with Council’s Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP) goals ensuring ARC...

Residents in the north west community are being invited to have a say on proposed NSW TrainLink coach timetable changes that are due to come into effect in mid-2026 to better meet the needs of the travelling public.NSW TrainLink is the state’s ...