Champions in the pool
16th Feb 2021
Last Friday St Mary of the Angels held their annual Swimming Carnival. Our students had a wonderful day, swimming competitively, cheering on their friends and enjoying the spirit of the day.
Congratulations to our Age Champions and Runner’s Up on your achievements. From this carnival a small squad of students were selected to compete at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival to be held in Tamworth on Friday 26th February.
Champions:
Minor Boy Champion - Hugo Sisson,
Minor Girl Champion - Jayde Cox, Runner Up - Willow Brettle
Junior Boy Champion - Darcy Sisson, Runner Up - Archie Foster
Junior Girl Champion - Olive McFarlane, Runner Up - Bella Hayes
11 Year Boy Champion - Edward Grills, Runner Up - Tom Graham
11 Year Girl Champion - Camilla Grills, Runner Up - Freya Bray
Senior Boy Champion - Nayte Foster, Runner Up - Archer Colvin
Senior Girl Champion - Tessa Jackson, Runner Up - Amber Writer
June 2021
- Winter’s playground
- Business booms on first snow day of the year
- Boost for Spring Festival
- Team Guyra in training for 500km ride
- Create your own fibre art
- Northern Schools Prime Lamb Competition
- Winter’s first cold snap expected this week
- Is Tiley set to return to ‘paradise’
- Reconciliation Week learning
- Looking at the Big Picture
- RASF Scholarship for Stephanie Cameron
- Draft budget to focus on core values and improved financial management
- Grant for Guyra Men’s Shed
- Development Application approved for proposed Guyra preschool
- Positive milestone for Malpas upgrade
May 2021
- Joseph named Student of the Year
- Home made and happy at Silent Hands
- North West Careers Expo
- Chamber choir Fiori Musicali performs in Guyra
- Firies urge residents to be winter fire safe
- Cross country Success
- Shearing traineeship helps fill skills gap
- On the job with Jenny Atkin
- Residents reject ‘Tree Change’
- Deadline extended for CBD roadworks
- Permanent application of temporary SV approved by IPART
- New shed for Lamb & Potato Festival
- Passing of local legend Ted Mulligan
- $10,000 grant for Garden Club
- Fire station Open Day
- Highway safety project starts north of Guyra
- Bald Blair back for term two
- Free Community Workshop
- Final Forum - Climate Risk Workshop Series
- New homes for Guyra Greater Gliders
- Teddy Bear’s Picnic to celebrate Family Day Care Week
- Fishers invited to reel in prize-winning rainbow trout
- Feedback wanted for draft Koala Strategy
- Costa Group founder dies
- Podiatry Chair for Kolora
- Markets set to mark first birthday
April 2021
- Anzac Day 2021
- CBD upgrade enters next stage
- Polocrosse Club back in the saddle after two years
- Chamber Choir and Country Music star coming our way
- Stock Dog ‘Challenge’ a Great Success
- Long-term permits now available for TSRs
- Time’s up on RFS career
- Waste services guide in the mail
- New process for issuing penalty infringement notices
- NBN upgrade supports local industry
- Fee rebate comes at a good time
- Lions Form It Up at Kolora
- VRA looking for new recruits
- New tanker delivered for Tingha RFS
- What we do at The Hub
- Guyra tree tops the list
- Men’s Shed on the move
- Bald Blair Public School is 100
- Free live music events for Youth Week
- The free health check every man needs
- Save & Grow Guyra forging ahead
- Workshops to help cope with climate risks
- Drachenfels takes 2021 Guyra Cup
- Tour de Cure passes through town
- Council fined for unlawfully taking water
- Need a room? The Hub can help
- Can Assist Fundraiser
- Soonchild in the saddle for Sadie’s wild ride
- One year on for Poetry Hall of Fame
- Search on for local artist to create mural
March 2021
- CWA State President visits
- New owners for local gym
- $10,000 grant to plant Memorial Avenue
- Council to donate hay to flood affected regions
- RFS celebrate new tankers and long serving members
- Sydney Writers’ Festival to be streamed at Guyra Library
- Ben Lomond Hall impacted by flash flooding
- Dams full across the Armidale region
- Donate responsibly to flood-affected communities
- Dine and Discover now being served up
- Funding for new equipment at Preschool
- CWA members gather in Guyra
- New UNE Study Hub officially open
- Now is the time to act on separation
- Funds go to Helicopter
- Fresh coat of paint for Railway Station
- ‘Stock Dog Challenge’ coming to Guyra
- Local Government elections to be held this September
- Costa Scholarship sets local student up for success
- Guyra student speaking on behalf of rural youth
- Lions Youth of the Year
- $1.037 million for local road upgrades
- $781,668 for new Showground amenities
- Telehealth counselling now available
- Get ready for your vaccination
- New phone policy has positive effects
- Camping out at Black Mountain Railway Station
- Budget review yields positive step for Council
- $1.3 million NE Highway upgrade begins
- Amos Vale goes back to back
- Opportunities grow for Sara
- UPDATED: Storm hits hard
- Council adopts new Drought Management Plan
- Now is the time to act on Malpas Dam Wall
- Meet this year’s Guyra Central School Leaders
February 2021
- Speculation around local council elections in September
- Cattle stewards’ contribution recognised
- 2021 Lamb Show and Sale
- Life Membership for Dorothy Lockyer
- A spectacular 2021 Show
- Show time this weekend
- Champions in the pool
- New manager at The Hub
- Chamber Chatter
- Small Schools Swimming Carnival
- Major take-up milestone for seniors travel card
- Northern Tablelands land values rise
- Kevin Dupé to retire
- St Mary’s is a special place to be
- Preschool needs more funds
- CBD mural decision deferred
- Nominate now for Queen’s Birthday COVID-19 recognition
- Businesses urged to register for dine & discover stimulus
- New paws on the beat
January 2021
- Guyra's top citizens recognised on Australia Day
- $63,000 ramps up access to Community Hall
- Local students enjoy taste of science
- CWA Art Show
- Spotlight on NEW Business Highland Speech Pathology
- Health Service Fun Day a smashing success
- Long service medal and citations for RFS members
- Spuds going global
- $3.8 million needed to remediate old Guyra Landfill
- Have a fun family day out
- Four nominations for Citizen of the Year
December 2020
- COVID grant delivers $985,000 for Guyra
- Rotary Christmas Raffle
- What’s happening in January 2021?
- Plans in place for COVID safe Show
- Champion volunteers honoured
- Protesters fight for change
- New Mayor and Deputy elected
- Enrolments on the rise for 2021
- Achievements celebrated
- Farewell and welcome
- Shearer training opportunity
- Bore water supply review finds Council complied with obligations
- 19 year old dies in highway accident
- Ribbon cutting for redeveloped Hub
- Schools take part in water safety programs
- Ratepayer activists demand fairness and transparency
- Submissions still open on the proposed SRV
- $20,000 for new smart boards
- Santa out and about on two wheels
- Financial reports confirm worst fears
- Fitting tribute for horse enthusiast
- Dancers take to the stage in Guyra
- "Compelling case" for Rail Trail
- No further action on hydrotherapy pool project
- Water conservation needed as temperatures climb
November 2020
- Peonies pull them in
- Separation plan for new council almost ready
- Rotary public speaking
- Have Your Say: November 25th
- Spotlight – High On Health Natural Therapies
- Honeybee Swarm Season begins
- Councillors back, but with restrictions
- Year 12 told to ‘follow your dreams’
- Guyra farmers will be the big losers
- Peony Festival set to take off
- Fibre Art the focus of new Guyra gallery
- Savings promised for forced amalgamations buried in red ink
- Bald Blair welcomes back transition
- Preschool marks NAIDOC Week
- Zooming in for NAIDOC celebrations
- Postie Bike Dash invades town
- New General Manager to start in January
- CBD powerlines set to get overhauled
- Guyra Show will go on
- $150,000 for Tingha Gems
- Crews respond to unplanned power outage
- Spotlight - JoJo’s Coffee Shop
- Join the New England Gift Card promotion
- Man charged with cattle theft following investigation
- New Mobile Phone Tower at Copeton Dam switched on
- Adopted planning statement sets clear vision for region
- Sharon’s significant contribution recognised
- Book Week Celebrations at Guyra Central
- Gold record now part of museum collection
- Smart water meters proposed for households
- Spotlight - Black Sheep Wool’’n’Wares
- Council seeks views on Special Rate Variation
- Walkers raise $2739 during October
October 2020
- Saleyard upgrades get go ahead
- Discovering science in a fun way
- Q Fever vaccination clinics return
- Garden Club introduces weekend meetings
- Will you help share the dignity?
- Essential work on local powerlines this weekend
- Explosion of colour brightens bare wall
- Awareness day powered by pink
- Push for upgrade of Guyra saleyards
- Enjoy some Halloween fun in Guyra
- Old car finds new home in car museum
- A workshop for anyone interested in wildlife rescue
- Water consumption goes on display
- Dancing through the pandemic
- Quest for Polar Bears get back in the pool
- Revised CBD speed limit for Bradley Street
- Second term as President of NSW Farmers
- Planning begins for Spring Flower Festival
- Peony Festival to bloom in November
- Squealing Piglets ride in for Men’s Health
- HAVE YOUR SAY: No windfarms on prime agricultural land
- Main street upgrade works set to restart
- Chamber Chatter
September 2020
- Spotlight on business - Burgess Garage Car Museum
- Planning milestone for proposed wind farm
- Learning centre plans go on public display
- Majority still want rural council
- Stepping up to the challenge
- Inquiry into dysfunction
- Spotlight on business - Sarah Wren
- Trampolines added to new playground
- Brow salon now open in Guyra
- Medallions for our WWII veterans
- Health message with coffee
- Mural brings walls to life
- Wartime memorabilia preserved
- New President for Guyra Chamber
- Second man charged after vehicle rammed near Guyra
- Dynamic lagoons survey online
- Spotlight on business - The Rainbow Room
- Best result for Glenmorgan
- Local student selected for rural leadership program
- Will our festival go ahead?
- Library restrictions eased
- A workaholic with a passion for plants
- Vehicle rammed and two detained
- Rotary welcomes incoming team
- Spotlight on Local Business - Hammond Plumbing & Khammo
- New leader for Tablelands Health Sector
- Hunt on for new GM as ban extended
- Bin audit identifies need for more organics diversion
- CWA takes stand against domestic violence
- Free course to identify and assist people struggling with mental health
- Vegetation program to ensure power safety
- Spotlight on Local Business - Sue Ross Real Estate
- Education Awards
August 2020
- Ben Lomond RFS celebrates
- Snow day falls short of predictions
- Water restrictions eased to level 3
- Spotlight on Local Business - BESTECH P/L & GUYRA MOWERS & CHAINSAWS
- Sports Reports August 19th, 2020
- Film Society launched
- Bridgewater tops at $10,000
- Local support drives Glenavon sale
- Bald Blair breaks records at annual sale
- Past connections prove a winner
- Operation Stock Check to combat livestock theft
- Hub expansion taking shape
- Meeting backs new Rural Council
- Community survey for learning centre design
- NAB changes opening hours
- Spark remains strong for Geoff Thrift
- Water is life!
- End of an Era for local milkos
- New gateway to Mother of Ducks
- Free webinars help prepare for future disaster events
- Catholic Schools Week
- Spotlight on Local Business – PF & JD Dullaway
- Winner claims Keno prize
- Relief for farmers with multiple holdings
July 2020
- Deano’s shines on lifestyle show
- Keno looking for $45,000 winner
- Show heading in the right direction
- Spotlight on Local Business - Kirk’s IGA
- Level 5 water restrictions will remain
- Malpas dam restocked with rainbow trout
- Scammers targeting the region
- Cattle stolen from Ben Lomond stock route
- Grandstand is something to cheer about
- Beauty Basics by Em now open
- COVID unleashes creativity
- Reverend Campbell becomes State Moderator
- Martin, Murray and Widders gone
- Coming home to Guyra
- Acting General Manager appointed
- Region set to light up
- Spotlight on Local Business - Dasha’s Hardware
- Tropical Winter Song Launch
- OPINION:Should Guyra get its Council back?
- College corner - There’s never been a better time
- Why we need to pay more for water
- Guyra’s Blue Tree
- Grandstand under construction
- Spotlight of Local Business - CT Electric
- Film nights set to return
- Ebor hatchery busy breeding trout
June 2020
- Rainbow Room here to stay
- A just reward for a helping hand
- Crafty ladies give back to community
- Police warn there are no excuses for drink driving
- Regeneration a boost to precious habitat
- Farmers filthy about rubbish charges
- Draft Budget and Operational Plan on exhibition
- Much loved Principal retires
- Release of report fails to stem protests
- The community deserves better
- Sam White to head Angus Australia
- $66,270 grant secured for Showground
- Water sustainability number one for Costa Group
- Is our Lagoon at risk?
- Council suspended and administrator appointed
- Markets and more happening
- Funding boost for hydrotherapy pool complex
- Councillor Gray calls its quits
- ‘In this together’ planting trees at Little Llangothlin
- ‘Why you need Indoor plants in your life’
- OAM for Aileen MacDonald
- Guyra Police investigating thefts
- House damaged by fire in South Guyra
- First snow day of the year
- Administration now a certainty
- Top performance from our Post Office
- Library reopens its doors
- “Be creative with your space”
- Sewing up new jobs
- Wild dog baiting program takes off
- The doors are open again!
May 2020
- Getting back to normal for pubs and club
- Two new energy projects for district
- Community survey for playground equipment
- Arrests over Guyra break and enter
- College Connections
- $400,000 expansion of ‘The Hub’ poised to start
- Minister intervenes in council dispute
- Diners welcomed back in store as restrictions ease
- Mayor welcomes additional assistance
- Rail trail decision unchanged
- Waste turned into art
- Community webinars on groundwater network
- New early learning centre for Guyra
- Whimsical and colourful store opens
- Kids get back to school as restrictions ease
- Restoration grant for historic Church
- CEO showdown in court as Minister called in
- Have your say
- Get out your Green Thumbs!
- COVID-19 Boost for NECC
- Sales hot as auctions go online
- CEO stoush on again
- Tiny toilets unveiled at rec ground
April 2020
- Candles at dawn honour ANZACs
- ANZAC services with a difference
- Crime victim thanks local heroes
- Rail trail motion deferred again
- Drive-through COVID-19 testing
- Learning continues at Black Mountain
- Drought Aid campaign wraps up
- Autumn glory in the garden
- New cafe open for business
- Council takes action on feral cats
- Monitoring bores being installed
- A different day dawns for ANZACs
- Bin audit to assess contanimation
- No public services for ANZAC Day
- Poetry in motion, despite isolation
- Calls to care for Mother of Ducks
- Learning to learn online
- Lamb & Potato Festival scores $130,000 for new space
- Growing tomatoes is an essential service
- MPS has plans in place for pandemic
- Flight lifeline needed after Qantas halts service
- A potted history of the Mother of Ducks Lagoon
- Free TAFE courses on during pandemic
- Letters to the Editor
- Man charged with multiple offences after pursuit in Guyra
- Guyra couple celebrate Platinum Anniversary
- Supermarket workers at the front line
- Historical Society needs your help.
March 2020
- Council elections pushed back by 12 months
- Important Update from your local newspaper
- A helping hand from VRA
- Be calm and stay patient, we are in this together
- St Patrick’s day fun and games
- Book and Collect from Library
- Pandemic strikes hard, forcing a new way of doing business
- MP urges community to keep it real
- Council closes facilities and offices
- Grand plans for grand old theatre
- CWA test skills at group level
- Hope Family Fun Day cancelled
- How to protect your health
- Future bright for Class of 2019
- Armidale Probus come up the hill
- Lions mystery outing a hit with seniors
- Glitz and Glamour on the dance floor
- ADRA expanding to better serve community
- Rail Trail back on the agenda
- Amazing artworks on show
- Show season starts with success at Glen Innes
- Turmoil in the ranks - moves to sack CEO
February 2020
- Show marks new beginning
- Country life suits new Anglican Minister
- Region plays critical role during bushfires
- Malpas Dam hits 50 percent
- St Marys swimming carnival
- Funding boost for Ben Lomond and Guyra projects
- High speed chase ends in Guyra
- Showgirls inspire and learn
- ‘Glimpses of New England’
- Show stopper planned for 2020
- Fundraiser planned for Hope family
- ATMs smashed, but thief left empty handed
- Turning waste into business opportunity
- Glitzy gathering coming up Seniors
- Water strategy a key step to higher dam capacity
- Appeal for cohesion to achieve Council goals
- Councillors concerns over Mayor’s leadership
- Jean Vickery named as Coffs Harbour Citizen of the Year
- Life Lessons learned in Guyra by Warrnambool Citizen of the Year
- Pamper night works wonders
- The Class of 2020
January 2020
- STATEMENT FROM ADAM MARSHALL ON COUNCIL
- AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD FOR DOROTHY VICKERY OAM
- Hay delivery another reason to smile
- GIVIT ready to help out
- Final thank you to Frank Presnell
- Life membership for Bertha and Geoff Reeves
- Dams full but water restrictions will remain until drought breaks
- Sue Adams named Guyra’s Citizen of the Year
- Train passes the test
- Who will be our Citizen of the Year?
- Guyra Dam at 31 percent capacity following recent rain
- Art Exhibition branches out
- Totems unveiled at Kolora
- Australia All Over in Guyra for Australia Day broadcast
- Lamb and Potato Festival gets underway
- Music in the street on Saturday
- Grant funds help raise the roof
- Guyra finally makes the switch to NBN
- THE Seed SCHEME to launch in Guyra
- RFS volunteers urged to register interest for assistance
- Crews from across the State head to south-east NSW to help get the power back on
- $7,700 to ensure Guyra Show goes ahead
- Leading sports presenter is Australia Day Ambassador
- Water update information sessions next week in Guyra
- Westpac Helicopter lands in Guyra on New Year's Day
December 2019
- City Santa gives to Bush Kids
- Fire on the home front
- Messages of Hope arrive for farmers
- ‘ Into the Dreaming’ resources for MPS
- Sarah thanks community ahead of tour
- New airport bore supports aerial firefighting
- Christmas arrives in style
- Graduation time for Preschool
- World’s best practice for proposed Guyra abattoir
- Bus service to make detour to Ben Lomond
- 30th Bowls Carnival underway
- Naming honour for former civic leader
- Choir prepares for Carol services
- Swim School underway
- Schools Spectacular comes to television
- Quicker payments to assist business
- Test drilling brings positive signs
November 2019
- Christmas party in the street
- Four words that boosted the bush
- Outstanding feat of survival
- Have your say
- Lions Youth of the Year
- Santa ready to roll out gifts
- Share a coffee and your ideas at a Cafe catch-up
- Santa’s special run this Christmas
- Have your say
- Australian theme for dance recital
- A gift of water for Guyra
- Total Fire Ban declared
- A hug in the box for the bush
- Amazing ladies of the CWA get to work
- Variety Postie Bike Dash stops at Bald Blair
- Council bushfire measures
- Be prepared to leave
- Kolora residents evacuated to Inverell
- 7000 hectares burnt out in Wandsworth & Llangothlin fires
- Paying tribute on Remembrance Day
- Wandsworth fire spreading towards Ben Lomond
- Red ribbon day for Gun Club
- Can Assist Melbourne Cup Lunch
- Costa expansion on hold due to big dry
- Black sheep is back with new owner
- Facelift for GALA Centre
- Tour de Rocks - on the road again
- Talented students to perform at CAPERS
- Old school friends catch up at reunion
- 2019 NSW All School Touch
October 2019
- Ready to step into the spotlight
- Students inspired by the gift of service
- New card system for water filling stations
- Q Fever vaccination program to run again
- Regional development visionaries sought
- Regional development visionaries sought
- Classifieds
- Community Noticeboard
- Year 6 camp a learning experience
- Sharing the Dignity this Christmas
- Expo a one-stop shop for water saving ideas
- Diabetes experts visit Guyra
- Leadership positions at TAS
- Bushfire appeal boosted by councillors
- Painting brings back fond memories
- Fun and fashions at Ben Lomond
- Backwater comes under fire
- Rail trail business case on track
- Smart water strategies key to business resilience
- Home grown radio program
- Drilling underway in quest for water
- Charity in action
- Visit looks at heritage rail proposal
- Drought breaking Show planned for 2020
- OBITUARY Gilbert White 1925 ~2019
- Afternoon of fashion, food and fun at Ben Lomond Hall
- Proposed changes to Armidale radio frequencies
- Water dispensing station at Mother of Ducks now open
- CWA helping out in the drought
- TroutFest a winner in tough times
- Pipeline becomes lifeline
- Test drilling for bores underway
- TroutFest Fishing Clinic
- Wash away the drought blues
- Schools out for Year 12
- Fishy weekend coming up
- Gold medal for Deano’s trout
- Think pink this October
- Stock missing from Guyra property
- Bradley St expected to reopen on Thursday
- Immediate drought assistance available in the New England
September 2019
- Rebates for residential water saving products start October 1st
- Pool opening despite the drought
- Ever seen or heard an oddgeridoo?
- Savannah set to shine at Schools Spectacular
- 1969 - A victory to remember
- Laundry popping up for rural residents
- Roadworks in full swing
- End of an era for favourite store
- Membership drive for ratepayers association
- Riding for Camp Quality
- Polocrosse digs deep for Sammy
- Open day and sale at Peterson Kelpies
- Murray re-elected as Mayor
- Emergency hay for fire affected farmers
- Deer Information Evening to explain changes
- Roadworks underway in Bradley St
- Catching up over Scones
- One-stop shop rolling in to town next week
- Superhero Day at Bald Blair
- Fire chief signs off for last time
- Grandstand gets go ahead
- Start date for CBD upgrade
- Total fire ban declared
- Father's Day breakfast at St Mary's
- New store a welcome addition
- LLS here to help
- Centenary Celebrations for Bald Blair in 2020
- NAIDOC Experience
- Planting the seeds for bushfire cooperation
- Council pursues SRV and harmonisation of rates
August 2019
- Positive results to groundwater study of Guyra area
- Start a ‘Sconversation’ on mental health
- Goodwill breakfast and gifts
- Leadership Induction Ceremony
- Every Student, Every Voice
- Guyra Gift winners
- Restricted access at Kolora due to gastro outbreak
- ‘Wyldlife’ Camp for Guyra Youth
- Inspiring ideas shine
- September start for main street
- Athletics talents on show
- Malpas pipeline in testing phase
- Country Cup Champions
- Drover’s Run raises $250,000 for Rescue Helicopter
- Avalanche of snow chasers
- Community supporting community through Community Partnership Program
- Fires claims life in Guyra
- Well deserved recognition
- OPINION: Water a hot topic for ratepayers
- Guyra well represented at NSW Farmers Conference
- Crowdfunding campaign launched for rail trail business plan
- Frockers flock to Ben Lomond
- Guyra Unites for Major Fundraiser
- Fight to upgrade Malpas Dam goes to Canberra
- The key to unlocking grazing systems management
- Supporting our farmers
- Symposium sparks cooperative path
- ‘Old Boys Day’ Fundraiser
July 2019
- Meet our latest medical recruits
- Exploring wellness in our community
- Bush fire danger period starts
- Byron Bay artist helps out the bush
- Outback adventure just days away
- Rehydrating the soil pays dividends
- Preschool sets example with water savings
- Head on down to BottomPub for a fun night out for juniors
- A & J Vietnamese opening
- Community forums for library strategy
- GET BEHIND Guyra’s COMMUNITY projects
- Frock up at Ben Lomond
- Troutfest planning underway
- Media spotlight on our town
- Talking dry times in the garden
- Oval named in Ted’s honour
- Sarah leads the way
- New venture for team Crop
- Tingha exits to Inverell
- Councillors divided on Guyra meetings
- Deputy Premier visits Malpas Dam
- Dancers shine at Eisteddfods