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Six students from Guyra Central School, ranging from year 7 to 11 in Agriculture, participated in the four-day Queensland Hereford Youth Camp in Dalby alongside Mrs Smith and Mrs Gwyneth Pearson. The students kicked off their experience with an indus...

We are asking any Sporting, Community and Service groups if you could please send an email outlining how an upgraded skate park facility would benefit the community. Please also include anything else that would support this cause. Stemming from the s...

The Australian Poetry Hall of Fame invites you to witness an electrifying evening of spoken word and creativity at the Australian Poetry Slam Heat on 15th August. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent, where poets from all w...

Community groups and organisations have shared in $20,000 funding via Armidale Regional Council’s latest round of community small grants.The Community Small Grants Program supports groups and services within the ARC local government area to add...

Final Assembly Term 2 On Friday, 28th June 2024, we held our final assembly for Term 2, 2024 at Black Mountain Public School. Students received Principal’s Awards and Class Awards. The K-2 students proudly performed ‘Charlie Chaplin Went ...

It has been a very exciting week at St Mary of the Angels, with our school hosting the CSNSW Message Stick as it continues on its journey around the Diocese of Armidale, before heading to the CSNSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Conference lat...

Guyra has been remarkably free of major destruction by fire. “A disastrous fire occurred on the evening of Tuesday, 24th March 1925 when a produce and timber shed belonging to R. Pearson and Sons was burnt to the ground. The shed, 85 feet by 60...

Last Friday, June 28 all students and staff at Bald Blair Public School participated in an Outdoor STEM Day based around sustainable living. The weather was amazing, and the day commenced with the students highly enthused and motivated, and this comm...

Guyra Polocrosse members have had great success at the Polocrosse National Championships held in Chinchilla QLD last week.The QLD sunshine did not disappoint as eight Guyra members represented NSW across most divisions and all members were part of a ...

A very successful day was had at ‘Longford’ Guyra on 22nd June to raise funds for the NSW Sports Shear team to go to WA in October for the National competition. Mandy Newberry from Guyra is on the NSW team as an open wool handler. It was ...

On Thursday, June 27, the Premier’s Multi-cultural Perspectives Public Speaking event took place at Drummond Public School in Armidale. Guyra Central School was proudly represented by four students from K-6. The Stage 2 representatives were Shy...

Brendan Moylan has been elected by a comfortable margin to become the new member for Northern Tablelands in the NSW Parliament. While votes are still being counted it appears that he will be elected with similar results to that which were achieved by...

The Guyra Garden Club moved indoors for their June meeting, offering members a range of demonstrations and talks suitable to the time of year. The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a cheque for $1000 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Se...

On Thursday June 20th, five young people from St Mary of the Angels completed the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This is a special sacrament that is instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have sinned a...

UNE together with Landcare groups, Southern New England Landcare and GLENRAC Inc., delivered a series of Calculating Carbon workshops, as part of the Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes (DRPL) project, that educated landholders on sustainable farmin...

Regional NSW small businesses are already the biggest users of the State Government’s Business Bureau facility, but many more country firms could still be taking advantage of a free business advisory service provided through Service NSW.Executi...

On Friday, 31st May 2024, we held our midterm assembly for Term 2, 2024 at Black Mountain Public School. Students received Principal’s Awards and Class Awards, and performed songs from our recent Eisteddfod success. Congratulations to our award...

The Rotary Club of Guyra held its annual changeover on Saturday evening, 15th June, at the Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club. Outgoing President David Kanaley handed over the Club Charter to incoming President Hans Hietbrink. Hans stated that the foc...

Black Mountain children’s author, Bec Nanayakkara, is set to release her second children’s book, The Book Star, a heartwarming story about following dreams and staying true to yourself.Author, storyteller, and homeschooling mother-of-five...

Save and Grow Guyra Ratepayers Inc. (S&GGRInc) is excited to announce another public meeting to be held at the Guyra Bowling & Recreation Club on Tuesday July 9th at 5.30pm.Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, a strong advocate for separation or de-merger of ...

Getting caught unprepared in a natural disaster can be terrifying, but some simple precautionary actions can be taken with the help of emergency information phone apps from the NSW Government.Two apps in particular are regarded as potentially life-sa...

Armidale Regional Council’s Draft Brilliant Region Strategy 2024 is currently available online for public exhibition. This comprehensive plan outlines the vision and initiatives set to shape the region’s development and prosperity in the ...

Southern New England Landcare has partnered with Highway to Well to offer free mental health first aid courses in Uralla, Walcha and GuyraSouthern New England Landcare (SNEL) is excited to announce a partnership with Highway to Well to deliver a free...

With feral fox populations posing a threat to both the natural environment and livestock, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services is urging landholders around Armidale, Walcha and Guyra to work together with their neighbours and participate in the up...

On Thursday, 23rd May 2024 the students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to the New England Conservatorium of Music to participate in the Armidale Eisteddfod. The 3-6 students were awarded 1st Place in the Recorder Group playing ‘Rum...

Five candidates will be on the ballot paper for the Northern Tablelands by election on June 22nd, seeking to replace retiring MP Adam Marshall.Electoral officer Peter Dooley conducted the ballot draw on Friday June 7, with the following list of candi...

On Monday, 3rd June 2024 we acknowledged Reconciliation Week at Black Mountain Public School. We started the afternoon with a Smoking Ceremony followed by the planting of an Acacia Wattle in our Reconciliation Garden. This was followed by afternoon t...

An Indigenous Engagement program is already showing results for the team at the Costa glasshouses in Guyra. Senior HR Business Partner Kylie Taylor said they were working with Joblink Plus to provide new employment opportunities for First Nations peo...

Guyra based MLC the Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM has been appointed to Portfolio Committee No.4 ‘Regional NSW’. The Committee examines Regional NSW, Agriculture, Western NSW, Small Business, Lands and Property, Multiculturalism and Sport. &ld...

It is with pleasure that I present my report of the Lions Club of Guyra. It has been a very busy year for the club and I wish to thank all members of the club, wives, partners and especially to the many volunteers that support the club throughout the...

A heartfelt thank you to the students, staff, and school community of Guyra Central School for their involvement in the Schools’ ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ event organised by the Secondary Student Representative Council (SRC) on Wednesda...

On Wednesday May 29th, educators from Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care centre hosted a special morning tea as part of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). NRW is marked each year; from May 27th to June 3rd. These dates commemorate two significant mil...

The Rotary Club of Guyra are getting ready to roll up their sleeves and begin work on a restoration project which will transform the former Guyra Scout Hall into a permanent home for the club.The Rotary Club were appointed the Crown Lands Manager for...

On Wednesday, May 22nd the K-2 students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to Guyra Library to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime. This is an annual nationwide reading event organised by the Australian Library and Information Ass...

On Friday May 31st, St Mary of the Angels students Flynn, Ricky, Christopher, Darcy and Hugo travelled to Tamworth to attend the Diocesan Rugby Union trials and Gary McSweeny Cup. All five students gave their absolute best and showed amazing sportsma...

Guyra Central School’s primary students attended the Armidale zone Primary Cross Country on a lovely Autumn day, Friday  May 24th. The event was held at Sport UNE in Armidale and they represented the school with pride, showing great e...

The first frost of the year was late this year, coming well into the middle of May. Was this a record? Unfortunately, the BoM weather stations don’t record frosts – but they do record the daily minimum temperature. We have 43 years of dai...

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals are invited to submit applications for Armidale Regional Council’s Community Small Grants. Successful applicants will be awarded funding up to $2000 for community projects delivere...

The Guyra Polocrosse Club are the 2024 NSW Club Champions following the State titles held at Coolah on the weekend. It caps off what has already been a very successful year for the club. It is the second year that the club has won this prestigious ti...

Guyra Central School celebrated its annual Primary Athletics Carnival with great enthusiasm and spirit. Students enthusiastically participated in various events, displaying remarkable dedication to earn points for their respective sporting houses. Th...

The National Volunteer Week theme, “Something for Everyone,” was brought to life in the Armidale region last week.The New England Regional Volunteer Awards, supported by Armidale Regional Council (ARC), saw quality nominations which were ...

Guyra Central School students received accolades from Royal Life Saving Australia for their exemplary conduct and active participation in the NSW CPR Program. During this informative session, students dedicated an hour to mastering crucial CPR techni...

On Friday, May 10th students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to Chandler Public School to compete in the Finlayson Cup Athletics Carnival. I’d like to congratulate all our students for representing our school with pride and showing ...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) recent actions regarding motioning towards a commencement of preliminary work for a permanent way destroying cycle track within the Great Northern Railway (GNR) corridor can only be seen as an undemocratic debacle from...

Guyra Neighbourhood Centre (GNC) had a huge day on Tuesday May 14th, beginning the members meeting, and followed by the Guyra Community Information Day and Community Lunch. The Community Garden was full of services providing information to local peop...

Last week, the ADRA Op Shop welcomed nearly 100 attendees to a highly successful morning tea event in support of the Cancer Council.On a sunny autumn day, participants gathered in the grounds of ADRA to indulge in delightful treats and steaming cups ...

A budget that focuses on ‘a solid foundation of regional activation and supporting an ambitious target of 4000 new jobs by 2040 underpinned by fiscal responsibility and long- term financial stability’ has been endorsed for public exhibiti...

Black Mountain Public School Mother’s Day Pamper AfternoonOn Thursday May 9th, Black Mountain Public School welcomed Mums for a Mother’s Day Pamper afternoon, to show them how much they are appreciated. The mothers enjoyed a delicious aft...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) and Glen Innes Severn Council (GISC) will move ahead with modified plans for the New England Rail Trail (NERT) following separate meetings held last week.Following a lengthy debate at last week’s extraordinary me...

The Armidale Eisteddfod is celebrating its 40th year. The committee has been working hard on preparations and solid entry numbers indicate that this year’s Eisteddfod will be a great showcase of talent in Armidale and surrounds. The Eisteddfod ...

Young bookworms from around the region will be able to join in the fun of National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on May 22 at the Guyra library.This national event is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and every...

With the winter respiratory virus season rapidly approaching, NSW Health is reminding people aged 65 years and older – to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination, and book in with their GP or pharmacist for their yearly flu vaccinatio...

The Guyra and Community Progress Association (G & CPA) have been advocating for pedestrian safety improvements for Guyra over recent months. They made successful representations to Armidale Regional Council (ARC) which resulted in raised crossing...

A group of Guyra cyclists recently completed in the Tour de Rocks charity ride, raising funds for cancer awareness, cure and prevention.Over three days they took part in the ride, covering a distance of 268km and up to 4557m of elevation from Armidal...

IGA Guyra has thrown their support behind Special Olympians from the North West and New England region. Special Olympics is for Athletes with an intellectual disability to participate in sport for fitness and social outings. In our area, athletes tra...

The Guyra Central School community came together last week to honour special people in their lives. Mother’s Day serves as a poignant occasion to celebrate the profound connection between mothers and their children, acknowledging the lasting im...

On Wednesday the 8th May, St Mary of the Angels P&F hosted a Mother’s Day High Tea for all of the significant women in our students’ lives. The afternoon was spent getting pampered while enjoying an array of delicious treats, an amazi...

Armidale is gearing up for a weekend of music, culture, and community as The Big Chill Festival makes its highly anticipated return to the Armidale Showground on May 18 and 19, 2024. This year’s all-ages event boasts not only an exceptional lin...

The Bald Blair Transition program commenced last week with six excited students joining our school; Banjo, Baxter, Lani, Ada, Willow and Ebonee. The students enjoyed making gifts for Mother’s Day, learning the school routine, playing with other...

ANTaR Armidale has announced its 14th annual Armidale Bridge Walk, which will take place at 12 noon on Sunday May 26th. Held during or close to National Reconciliation Week, the walk commemorates the Sydney Bridge Walk held in 2000 when 300,000 peopl...

The family Nature Night held at Mother of Ducks Lagoon held on Tuesday April 16th, brought together over 25 families for an evening packed with fun. The Southern New England Landcare organized event saw presentations from guest experts from the Austr...

On April 24th, members of Guyra Central School’s Student Representative Council (SRC) participated in an ANZAC Day service held at the Kolora/McLean Aged Care facility in Guyra. During the service, students delivered citations and prayers while...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) will test the private market to ascertain if opportunities exist with private operators to take over operation of the Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care facility.At their April meeting, Councillors agreed to commission ...

The NSW Nationals have preselected Brendan Moylan as their candidate to contest the Northern Tablelands by-election, following the announcement by Adam Marshall MP that he is resigning from the NSW Parliament.Mr Moylan is a solicitor with a long reco...

Mobile phone services for Telstra customers have been disrupted this week due to upgrade works, which will bring 5G to Guyra for the first time. Customers were notified via SMS ahead of the works occurring and the worst of the disruption should be ov...

At Armidale Regional Council’s on Wednesday, April 24th councillors voted 6-5 to delay construction on the proposed New England Rail Trail pending a further report. However, there have been calls to overturn this decision and the matter will be...

A massive heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported my marathon fundraising in any way. I am delighted that donations for the run in memory of Peta, Sam and Aahliyah have to date reached a total of $5040.Running the marathon was a wonderful a...

Guyra CWA members are in Coffs Harbour this week for the annual Conference.Evening Branch member Daria Hadley is a delegate, and Mary Hollingworth and Christine Gellie are with The Land Cookery Committee. Heather Starr (CWA Day Branch) along with Mar...

Members of the Costa Tomato Exchange Community Reference Group met recently for their quarterly meeting. The Community Reference Group, which has been in place since the start of 2022, was set up to facilitate an active and open means of communicatio...

Big Chill Festival goers will get a chance to chill right out with a cold-water plunge at Dumaresq Dam as part of the festival’s extended program of events. The thrilling cold-water experience at Dumaresq Dam Reserve, a 15 minute drive from Arm...

During the final week of term 1, Agriculture Show Team from Guyra Central School participated in the annual Prime Lamb Competition hosted by McIntyre High School at the Inverell Showgrounds.This prominent event was attended by over 200 students and f...

Welcome back to another busy and exciting term. I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing holiday.  It was an honour to participate in the Anzac March last week. Congratulations to Tyleek Jerrard our Year 6 Leader for delivering the Prayer of R...

Anzac Day services in Guyra have once again attracted large crowds, with a highlight of this year’s services being the participation by new generations of Guyra families marching in memory of their forebears. The first service, held at the Sold...

The Guyra and Community Progress Association (G&CPA) were blessed with perfect autumn weather on the weekend and also overwhelmed that Guyra and the wider New England community got behind the Open Garden held at Ollera Station.Around 500 people w...

Today, we gather in solemn remembrance and profound gratitude to honour the brave men and women of our region who served in the ANZAC forces. We stand here in Guyra, a town steeped in the values of community, resilience, and courage, to pay tribute t...

Throughout May and into June, friends and groups all over the country are gathering in homes and halls to share morning tea and raise funds to make a difference for those affected by cancer.Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is the largest fundrai...

Ebor Falls will welcome back visitors on Saturday May 4th, as the visitor precinct officially re-opens after a $5.5 million upgrade.Visitors and locals are invited to attend the re-opening celebration to take in the incredible amount of work that has...

The Guyra & Community Progress Association (G&PCA) is excited to be showcasing autumn in the New England this weekend. They are hosting an open garden at the historic Ollera Station on Saturday, April 27th. The garden will be open to the publ...

Former resident Major Adam White has returned to Guyra for Anzac Day and will play a pivotal role in this year’s commemorations. He will deliver the commemorative address at the main service in Guyra, something which he says is a great honour. ...

Changes to composting guidelines have resulted in Armidale Regional Council residents no longer being able to add soiled paper and cardboard, paper towels, tissues, pizza boxes and pet faeces to their Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bins. To...

At 102 years of age Black Mountain resident Beryl Dahlenburg is proudly independent, keeps active gardening, and is able to do most things for herself.Beryl was born in Hornsby and lived most of her live in Temora NSW. Since moving to the district in...

Two Guyra businesses are celebrating good news this week, having been recognised in the Australian Enterprise Awards 2024 run by APAC Insider. Operating across multiple channels, the APAC Insider mission is to present news and features from across th...

Even before the guns fell silent on the Western Front, the long-term social consequences of World War One were being felt back home. Women had a stronger voice, education, health and housing appeared on the government’s radar.While World War I ...

In a remarkable celebration of dedication and passion for agriculture, Guyra Central School’s very own Farm Assistant, Grace Collins, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 RM Williams RAS Rural Achiever Award at this year’s Royal Ea...

Before Easter, school captains from Guyra Central School presented an Easter box filled with donated eggs to the residents at McLean Care Kolora Aged Care. Leading up to Easter, the students gathered the eggs from the school community. The residents ...

Guyra Anglican Minister Tim Stevens has taken out first prize in Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Autumn Festival photography competition with a glorious image of his church surrounded by golden Autumn leaves. Tim said he took the photo on...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) will be undergoing footpath cleaning in Bradley Street Guyra from April 19th to 23rd to help make it safer for pedestrians during wet and frosty weather. The removal of contaminates will help minimise slippery sections...

Sixty eight artificial tree hollows have been installed at the Wattleridge Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) and surrounding private properties to provide new homes for Yellow-bellied gliders, Greater gliders and other hollow dependent species in the w...

Ben LomondOnAnzac Day Ttere will be a service and wreath laying at Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall at 9amfollowed by morning tea. Dorothy EveryGuyraOn Thursday, 25 April, the Guyra RSL sub-Branch will hold the following services to commemorate ANZAC Day...

It’s not often that Guyra gets a visit from an internationally acclaimed singer.But get ready, because on Friday May 3rd you will have a chance to experience the magnificent voice of Neapolitan tenor Raffaele Pierno.You won’t want to miss...

The Back Track Paws Up team and their dogs visited our school throughout Term 1. This program helps our students to develop their communication skills and resilience. Back Track’s dogs encourage reading engagement and wellbeing. The children ha...

A timely warning from New England Police with school holiday’s currently underway. It’s all about reducing the risk and removing the opportunity. Here are just a few simple tips to help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a break ...

In a world fraught with uncertainties, preparation is key to safeguarding yourself and your loved ones.GLENRAC is taking proactive steps to empower individuals and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate emergencies effectively...

Are you enjoying the change of season? As Guyra’s trees start to colour up, the Gazette is encouraging residents to share their favourite autumn scenes from around the district. Email to news@gala.org.au or share via our facebook page...

Families are now able to borrow toys from a new collection available at Guyra Library.This innovative resource aims to help alleviate the strain of living costs and will offer a diverse array of toys and games at no cost to local families.Guyra Libra...

Guyra cyclists are back on the roads in preparation for the annual Tour de Rocks ride, raising money for cancer research. This year the ride will leave Armidale on April 18th and finish in Woolgoolga on April 20th. The event began in 2010, when Jonat...

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will draw his 20-year career in public office to a close next month, making the announcement he would be stepping down from State politics last Thursday during a meeting of Mayors from across the region in...

On Thursday, 25 April, 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 &ndas...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has announced Dumaresq Dam Reserve will officially open on April 13 so residents and visitors can enjoy the full facilities the upgraded nature reserve has to offer. A family “beach party” event will be hel...

The students at Black Mountain Public School celebrated Harmony Day with a range of cultural activities. The students celebrated ‘how all of our differences make Australia a great place to live!’ Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultur...

Scammers are now posing as a real business you’ve recently dealt with, and sending out fake invoices with changed payment details. Scammers make these invoices look real by copying business logos and ABNs, making the scams harder to spot.Always...

Researchers from the University of New England (UNE) are helping to bolster the future of some of the Northern Tablelands’ most threatened ecological communities.They’ve planted almost 500 native eucalypt seedlings at two sites on the UNE...

The Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) are inviting the public to join them to celebrate Koala habitat planting on Sunday, April 14th. The free event will take place at the planting site which is opposite 27 Kennedy Street, Armidale from 8.30am to...

A state wide search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships. Each worth $4000 annually, the NSW Farmers 2024 Tertiary Scholarships will be awarded to mem...

Guyra woolgrowers James and Janelle Stewart won have taken home three major awards at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show. James is a fourth generation woolgrower, with the Stewart family breeding merino sheep on the family property “Moray’...

The Northern District Exhibit, took out the major prize at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning the overall District Exhibit competition for the third time in five years. The overall prize is based on a points system for the best produce presented a...

Guyra fibre artist Jenna Howatson has won two major awards at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.Her Queen Susan replica Shetland Shawl won first place in the All-over Lace, Scarf, Wrap or Shawl, (2 ply or finer). The shawl was a labour of lo...

The acclaimed Armidale Chamber Choir, Fiori Musicali, brings its captivating concert “Treasures from the Baroque” to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. This promises to be an unforgettabl...

Southern New England Landcare (SNELC) are inviting residents to join them for an unforgettable evening of family fun at our upcoming Family Nature Nights in Guyra and Uralla!The day promises to be a fantastic adventure filled with games, prizes, triv...

Plans to build the New England Rail Trail along the abandoned rail line north of Armidale were brought back into the spotlight following a recent meeting held at State Parliament by leaders of both Armidale Regional and Glen Innes Severn Councils.At ...

Bald Blair Public School hosted the small schools from the Snow Gums Learning Alliance for the annual cross-country event. Bald Blair students were extremely successful with several of our students finishing in the top six in every race. A team of 13...

The new Costa Innovation Centre was formally launched last week at Costa’s glasshouse facility in Guyra.There are close to 30 new types and varieties of produce already being tested in the Innovation Centre to assess their potential as commerci...

It has been a bustling term at the Guyra Central School Farm, with students actively gearing up for the junior judging competitions at the Guyra Show back in February. This year, thirty-five students participated in the Junior Sheep Judging, where Li...

The highly acclaimed Momentum Program, an initiative funded by the NSW Government, is making its way to Guyra, Tingha and Armidale. Collaboratively developed by Real Futures, Pathfinders, and ACE Community Colleges, this ground breaking program aims ...

Guyra Central School student Rose Kliendienst has been awarded the Harding Miller Scholarship, totalling $20,000 over the next four years. This scholarship is available to year 9 students enrolled in an Australian public high school, residing in geog...

On Wednesday 20th March the Guyra Lions Club with the manager of I.G.A Ben Vidler drew the Easter raffle and the winners were:- Bertha, Stephanie, Stephanie, Geoffrey Bell and David Lockyer. Thank you to all who participated. ...

Community representatives from across the state gathered in front of New South Wales Parliament on March 12th to demand NSW Labor not proceed with its bill which, essentially, would make it harder for forcibly merged councils to deamalgamate.The...

On Sunday March 24th the Lions Club of Guyra held their annual Seniors’ mystery outing and a good number of senior citizens of Guyra enjoyed the day.Leaving the RSL hall we travelled to Deano’s Trout Farm for morning tea supplied by Deano...

NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall is encouraging local residents to contribute to the newly-established regional crime inquiry to ensure communities across the region have their say on law and order issues.The inquiry, spearheaded by NSW Country M...

Our whole school travelled to Armidale earlier this term to attend the Armidale Gymnastics Centre. This was a great opportunity for students to further develop their gymnastic skills. The students especially enjoyed the springboard activity into the ...

Shooters from Guyra have showcased their talent with multiple successes over recent weeks. A team from Guyra Gun Club travelled to Wagga Wagga to compete the Australian Clay Target Association's Down the Line (DTL) Championships.Ben Rumbel, Dustin Ho...

On March 26th, twenty-one science students from Guyra Central School travelled to the University of New England for the Highlands Science and Engineering challenge. Schools from the surrounding region competed in various science-based challenges to e...

The Guyra community is gearing up for an exciting line-up of poetry events, and organisers are calling for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team and help make these occasions truly special. From the heat and workshops of the Australian Poetry Slam...

On Friday the 15th of March, students at St Mary of the Angels celebrated St Patrick's Day. Students wore their best green outfits and participated in an afternoon full of fun activities all while raising money for Project Compassion...

Black Mountain Public School recently held their annual Leadership Assembly. Each year our student leaders receive their badges and address the assembly. This year the school has five leaders – Takai Mahuinga, Seth Patterson, Latai ‘Ale, ...

Psychs on Bikes, a team of motorcycle-riding mental health professionals, are gearing up to hit the road and bring vital mental health support to regional and remote communities across New South Wales. From April 6 to April 13, ten dedicated voluntee...

The NSW Farmers Association has called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G shutdown looms.At present, large parts of NSW have limited or n...

The 2024 New England Livestock Agents (NELA) Guyra Lamb Show and Sale was held at the Guyra Saleyards on Wednesday March 12th, in conjunction with the weekly Sheep and Lamb Sale.This year’s entrants were judged on pens of 20 in the following ca...

Armidale and Guyra residents will be asked to cut back on water usage as Level 1 water restrictions are introduced around the Local Government Area (LGA). Councillors agreed at the October 2023 general meeting that it would move residents to Level 1 ...

Guyra is set to become the hub of cultural excitement as the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame unveils an eclectic lineup of events for March and April. From the soulful blues rock of Gwyn Ashton to the exquisite Baroque melodies performed by Fiori Musi...

A meeting last Wednesday organised by Save & Grow Guyra (S&GG) Inc. will see a change in direction for the group. The meeting moved to extend their advocacy to include the representation of ratepayers within the Guyra township and distri...

A successful yard dog trial was held at the Guyra show on Saturday February 17th. There were 25 maiden/novice handlers who ran 52 dogs over four rounds.Competitors came from Stewarts Brook, Bundarra, Bingara, Matheson, Walcha, Armidale, Youval and th...

On Wednesday the 6th and Friday the 8th of March 11 students from St Mary of the Angels (SMOTA) headed to Tamworth to participate in the 2024 Diocesan Winter Trails. Millie, Lachie R and Charlie B trialled for Hockey and displayed exceptional skills ...

On Wednesday, February 14th, Black Mountain Public School held an information session and Welcome BBQ for students, parents/carers, and new families.  Relieving Principal Mrs Justine Eddy and Mrs Lord, K-2 classroom teacher, discussed wellbeing,...

The Guyra Show is done and dusted for another year, and what a year it was. There were sixty eight entries in the refurbished Guyra Poultry Club Shed, the largest number of entries thus far.Judge Les, from Ebor and Stewards, April and Cheryl from Inv...

Guyra CWA Evening Branch was part of history in the making on Monday, being involved in the launch of NSW Women’s Week .They collaborated with Armidale Zonta, Healthwise and Carer’s NSW to host the event in Armidale, which included a pane...

Landholders at Ben Lomond tackled on-farm waterway health and improving stock water systems, at a GLENRAC workshop on February 13th.At the GLENRAC workshop in the Cromarty woolshed, The Pump Shed’s Matt Ridley started the discussions with tips ...

Seven organisations including community and sporting groups and a school will receive funding through the Costa Tomato Exchange Well Grown Community Grants Program for 2024.State Manager NSW Brett Ryan said there were 40 applications for funding thro...

A Big thank you to all the Exhibitors who made a tremendous effort with turning up with their lovely flowers, especially our new entrants.Results:Champion Dahlia - Colin and Polly Partridge (Walcha) Novice Champion Bloom Dahlia Jenny Cummins, Champio...

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Dianne Newberry Memorial trophy for Supreme ridden Hack or Hunter of Guyra show 2024 went to “Kolbeach Cowboy” owned and ridden by Lali Alt from Glen Innes. A.J.E Turner Memorial Champion Hack Toby Adams from Inverell. Supreme Rider of ...

The feature breed at this year’s Guyra Show Cattle section was Red Poll. All up there were 190 entries across all breeds. The cattle committee also played host the Zone 13 junior judging which attracted 120 entrants from across the region. Judg...

Save and Grow Guyra (S&GG) say they that positive comments and feedback from a meeting held last week has re-invigorated the committee. Approximately 80 people “very strongly supported the long-term and current actions of the Guyra communit...

On Saturday February 24th the Guyra Lions Club was the host club for the Regional final of the Youth of the Year quest for Region 4 There were four students participating – Armidale’s Sophia Markham, Inverell’s Indie Robinson-Farago...

A flower arranging workshop held in Guyra on the weekend was a great success and organiser Tahlia Fleming is already planning to run another event in March.Tahlia, husband Cameron and their daughter relocated to the area in mid-2023. They operate &ls...

Shearing at the Show 2024We had a very good roll up of 38 shearers on Saturday for the Guyra Silvershears. It was very pleasing to see a couple of young locals have a go in the Novice, all of 10 and 13 years of age. This year’s recipient of the...

Once again we were blessed with great weather to start our day off.  Our President, Richard Post, was introduced to our axemen and women, and thanked them for supporting our community.This year our travelling axemen came from Nundle, Grafton, He...

Thank you to those people who exhibited cooking at the Guyra Show. It was all of a high standard.Major prize winners were:Open Section – Natasha Saunders for a Special Occasion Cake decorated in the form of a Scottish Highland Cow.Men’s S...

There were a record 365 entries in the wool section at the 2024 Guyra Show. This year’s judge was Greg Andrews representing the Woolbroker’s Association.Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion - Bellaine MerinosChampion & Reserve ...

The official opening of the 116th Guyra Show was a chance to acknowledge people in the community who have made significant contributions to the running of the Show over many years. David Cameron, Richard Gordon and Chris Sole were presented with Life...

Four years after viewing platforms, pathways and pedestrian barriers at Ebor Falls were destroyed in devastating bushfires, the facilities which make Guy Fawkes River National Park one of the region’s most popular visitor destinations have retu...

Australian Dance Enterprises (ADE) is offering dance classes at Guyra Central School gymnasium each Thursday afternoon starting back on Thursday February 29th. The full 2024 timetable of classes is available on their website www.australiande.com. ADE...

Rex Airlines has extended suspension of its flights from Armidale to Sydney until October 27.The airline announced the extension on Friday, February 2, blaming “continuing dislocated supply chains post COVID that are heavily impacting the provi...

Guyra mother Kate Kane is in training to run a marathon in memory of her inspirational daughter Peta, forever 11, who loved to run and who she lost to brain cancer. She has already completed a half marathon as preparation for a full marathon which wi...

The organisers of the Zone junior judging would like to thank everyone that gave their time to run such a successful event in conjunction with the Guyra Show. We had 40 participants in paraders on Friday with 10 of them qualifying for F002 paraders a...

‘AG.Biz Ready Northern Tablelands’ is a FREE micro-learning program available to all young farmers operating across the Northern Tablelands in New South Wales. Registrations are now open with the first round of modules to be released on 2...

Bald Blair School students artwork from the Guyra Show. The primary class (bottom left) received the Senior primary art exhibition champion for their mural. The infants class (bottom right) came first in the infants class mural section....

On Monday, 12th February 2024 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 ra...

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has released a new strategic plan to boost population and grow the Armidale Region over the next 20 years. The plan, known as Toward 50,000, is on public exhibition until Tuesday March 19th and identifies new employmen...

Recently our family experienced the tragic loss of my brother, Kayne Wells (a familiar face in many Guyra shearing sheds). During the 10 day search to find closure, my wife and I were in need of some crossbred lambs to be shorn to prevent flystrike. ...

Guyra Evening CWA has two representatives on the NSW Land Committee Committee( Christine Gellie and Mary Hollingworth) who have clocked up over 5000ks already in 2024 promoting the perennially popular CWA Land Cookery Competition throughout NSW. Chri...

Welcome to our Transition Class for 2024. Our new students have had a great start to learning with their transition leader Mrs Sapphire Roller. Last week, students enjoyed choir with the K-2 students and then explored their classroom before producing...

Jobs Australia Enterprises (JAE) has withdrawn as a provider from the Workforce Australia program, administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), resulting in the closure of a number of JAE Workforce Australia services s...

For more than 136 years, Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) Armidale has provided an encouraging and empowering environment for girls to reach their potential and lead meaningful lives and you are invited to tour the campus with current princip...

I rise to celebrate the return of Country Shows. While Sydneysiders look forward to the Royal Easter Show each year, it is the country shows which truly showcase the virtues of regional and rural NSW. Where I live in Guyra in Northern NSW our show ...

Guyra Central SchoolThe beginning of a child's academic journey is a momentous occasion for both the child and their family. On Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, we welcomed our newest students at Guyra Central School with open arms. These kindergart...

Alice Stanley is Guyra’s entrant in The Land Sydney Royal Ag Shows NSW Young Woman (Showgirl) competition. The competition aims to identify ambassadors to promote the Agricultural Show movement across NSW.Alice is a 23 year old pharmacy as...

Save & Grow Guyra have issued a friendly reminder that a public meeting is set down for February 22nd to discuss developments around council demergers. They have welcomed news this week that the NSW government will introduce new laws to remove a ...

Bald Blair welcomed two new Kindergarten students this week. Jack Campion and Oscar MacDougall have started their primary school journey with loads of enthusiasm. We also welcomed back our students in Years One to Six. Our Year Six leaders for 2024 a...

The Guyra Show Society will honour three members with life membership at this year’s Guyra Show. David Cameron David Cameron has carried on the Cameron family tradition of being involved in the wool section of the Guyra Show. David joined the ...

Outstanding community service was recognised at the 2024 Australia Day Awards dinner held in Guyra on January 25th.Margaret Grills was announced as Guyra’s Citizen of the Year for 2024, ahead of a strong field of five other nominees.Margaret&rs...

Guyra resident Hans Hietbrink has been presented with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community of the Northern Tablelands region.Mr Hietbrink served as Mayor of Guyra Shire Council from 2008 to 2016. He has served on a...

Guyra VRA Rescue NSW is reaching out to the community to acquire old now no longer used/registered motor vehicle to be used for crew training purposes. The cars are generally mocked up with entrapped persons inside and the vehicle placed in varied pr...

The newest tourist attraction and recreation space in the region was officially opened in Glen Innes last week. The Glen Innes Highlands Skywalk will showcase Celtic and Ngarabul connections and culture. The $2 million project is funded by the NSW Go...

Long-serving community volunteers Margaret Parker, Linda Mozzell, Jean Symes and Dawn McKenzie, were named as joint Tingha Citizens of the Year. Australia Day Ambassador, former local government veteran John Wearne AM, gave a brilliant speech and pre...

Seventeen-year-old Filippe Papotti Brait was hosted by the Rotary Club of Guyra for a few days from Sunday January 21st. Filippe is on exchange from Brazil and his visit follows on from Guyra local Ingrid Geere experiencing Mexico as an exchange stud...

In a ground breaking move the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame (APHF) has taken a giant leap into the future by expanding its payment options to include not only traditional methods like cash and card but also embracing the world of digital currencies....

Vandalism and theft on our railway line has left members of the Heritage Train Group no option but to cancel operations due to safety concerns during the Lamb & Potato Festival.This is very regrettable and the decision leaves the train drivers an...

Another fabulous day was had by many at the January Produce Swap held in the Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden last Saturday. The Produce Swap is held on the first Saturday of every month. This month we had several people who had things to ...

The Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival committee paid tribute to three outstanding volunteers at last week’s annual stallholder dinner. The dinner is held on the opening night of the festival and serves to renew friendships and welcome new people i...

The ladies of Guyra CWA Evening Branch have done it again. For the fourth year they are hosting the annual Art Show during the Lamb and Potato Festival, curating artworks from local creators and those from further afield. The show opened on Friday, 1...

Costa Tomato Exchange is once again offering support for local community organisations through its Well Grown Community Grants Program.Costa is inviting not-for-profit community organisations, sporting associations and schools to register their inter...

Planning is well under way for the 2024 Guyra Show which will be held on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February. The key focus is on family entertainment so that families can enjoy a great day out on a tight budget. Friday will see school groups atte...

The building in which the museum is housed has a story to tell on its own. The building was the original Guyra Shire Council Chambers built in 1909 and was used until 1981. The Guyra Historical Society opened the building as a Museum in 1988, maintai...

Wendy Mulligan, David Kanaley and Sharon Bowles(Joint Project Managers of the Guyra Memorial Park) Their joint vision in 2020 to develop a Guyra Memorial Park, honouring Guyra men and women who served in WWI and WWII, would fulfil a 1951 Guyra Shire...

Rotary Park in Guyra has been transformed overnight as the town prepares for the running of the annual Lamb and Potato Festival. The site was a hive of activity on Tuesday as stallholders arrived and volunteers put the finishing touches ahead of the ...

Humanitarian and internationally known best-selling author Michael Crossland will be Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2024. Crossland has made impact in many arenas and is a sought-after speaker who inspires, entertains, instils perspect...

A new event for the region is being planned for February, in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The New England Wedding Showcase will be held at the Armidale Showgrounds on Sunday February 4th. The day promises to be a one-stop shop, s...

Costa hosted a Christmas celebration for staff at the Guyra Showground in December 2023. Around 300 people attended the celebrations.A spoke person for the Costa group said that it was great to have everyone together again after several years hiatus ...

The total land value for the Northern Tablelands region has gone against NSW’s overall trend and increased, according to the latest land valuations from the NSW Valuer General, Sally Dale.Published on Monday, January 8, the report details new l...

2023 RAINFALL: 845.4 mm, 33 mm lower than the average.DECEMBER SUMMARY(Long term average in brackets)Rainfall:  125.4 mm  (101 mm) on 12 daysAverage maximum temp:   25.5C  (22.7C)Average minimum temp: ...

The Christmas lights competition organised by the Guyra and Community Progress Association (G&CPA) has proved successful in encouraging residents to light up their homes. The G&CPA has extended thanks to everyone who put in so much effort and...