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Bushfire thank you
Recently we were impacted by the Wandsworth/Llangothlin bushfires.
It has been perfect conditions on the ground for these fires to be fast, persistent and frightening.
Without the ready assistance of all kinds of people these fires would have been more extensive and destructive.
We would like to thank all for your help and assistance including RFS teams, National Parks and Helicopter crews, neighbours, bull dozer and tractor drivers, LLS and all others involved including the family in Ben Lomond who cared for our treasured memories.
Michael, Tom & Bar Mulligan
Thanks to all
Thank you to the wonderful people (friends, neighbours, strangers) who came to assist or phoned/messaged to check on us when we had a fire on our property in mid-October.
We are most appreciative of your assistance, care and concern. Thank you also to the RFS, NPWS and especially the helicopter teams (you are AMAZING!). With many thanks.
The Croaker family (Backwater)

December 2019
- New airport bore supports aerial firefighting
- Sarah thanks community ahead of tour
- 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
- Test drilling brings positive signs
- Quicker payments to assist business
November 2019
- Christmas party in the street
- Four words that boosted the bush
- Outstanding feat of survival
- Lions Youth of the Year
- Have your say
- Share a coffee and your ideas at a Cafe catch-up
- Santa ready to roll out gifts
- A gift of water for Guyra
- Australian theme for dance recital
- Have your say
- Santa’s special run this Christmas
- 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
- Kolora residents evacuated to Inverell
- Be prepared to leave
- Council bushfire measures
- 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
- Sharing the Dignity this Christmas
- Year 6 camp a learning experience
- Bushfire appeal boosted by councillors
- Fun and fashions at Ben Lomond
- Painting brings back fond memories
- Leadership positions at TAS
- Diabetes experts visit Guyra
- Expo a one-stop shop for water saving ideas
- Backwater comes under fire
- Rail trail business case on track
- Smart water strategies key to business resilience
- Charity in action
- OBITUARY Gilbert White 1925 ~2019
- Visit looks at heritage rail proposal
- Drought breaking Show planned for 2020
- Home grown radio program
- Drilling underway in quest for water
- Afternoon of fashion, food and fun at Ben Lomond Hall
- Proposed changes to Armidale radio frequencies
- TroutFest a winner in tough times
- CWA helping out in the drought
- Water dispensing station at Mother of Ducks now open
- Pipeline becomes lifeline
- Test drilling for bores underway
- Wash away the drought blues
- TroutFest Fishing Clinic
- 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
- Riding for Camp Quality
- Polocrosse digs deep for Sammy
- Membership drive for ratepayers association
- 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
- Fire chief signs off for last time
- Catching up over Scones
- One-stop shop rolling in to town next week
- Superhero Day at Bald Blair
- 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
- Council pursues SRV and harmonisation of rates
- Planting the seeds for bushfire cooperation
August 2019
- Positive results to groundwater study of Guyra area
- Start a ‘Sconversation’ on mental health
- Goodwill breakfast and gifts
- Leadership Induction Ceremony
- Guyra Gift winners
- Every Student, Every Voice
- Restricted access at Kolora due to gastro outbreak
- Inspiring ideas shine
- ‘Wyldlife’ Camp for Guyra Youth
- 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
- Frockers flock to Ben Lomond
- Guyra Unites for Major Fundraiser
- Crowdfunding campaign launched for rail trail business plan
- Supporting our farmers
- The key to unlocking grazing systems management
- Fight to upgrade Malpas Dam goes to Canberra
- Symposium sparks cooperative path
- ‘Old Boys Day’ Fundraiser
July 2019
- Meet our latest medical recruits
- Exploring wellness in our community
- Byron Bay artist helps out the bush
- Bush fire danger period starts
- Rehydrating the soil pays dividends
- Outback adventure just days away
- Preschool sets example with water savings
- A & J Vietnamese opening
- Head on down to BottomPub for a fun night out for juniors
- Community forums for library strategy
- Frock up at Ben Lomond
- Troutfest planning underway
- GET BEHIND Guyra’s COMMUNITY projects
- Media spotlight on our town
- Talking dry times in the garden
- Oval named in Ted’s honour
- New venture for team Crop
- Sarah leads the way
- Dancers shine at Eisteddfods
- Tingha exits to Inverell
- Deputy Premier visits Malpas Dam
- Councillors divided on Guyra meetings