Tag: Gunnedah
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OVERNIGHT DELUGE BRINGS SOME RELIEF TO THE BUSH
“Some of the best rain in years.” That’s how last night’s deluge is being described, delivering a good soaking to much of the state. In the drought-stricken north-west, records were broken with some farmers today cleaning up minor flood damage.
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GUNNEDAH $200-MILLION SOLAR FARM APPROVED
The Independent Planning Commission has approved a $200-million solar farm, near Gunnedah. The commission decided to give the project the go-ahead, despite more than 25 objections from nearby residents – panellists finding it met the necessary planning requirements. The decision follows a public meeting late last year, during which residents raised concerns about flood risks,…
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FORMER GUNNEDAH JUNIOR HARRY WILSON NAMED IN JUNIOR WALLABIES SQUAD
His name has never been too far from the selectors note pad – the last six-months seeing Gunnedah rugby junior Harry Wilson secure plenty of honours. Now, the backrower has earned a green and gold jersey, scoring a place in the junior Wallabies under-20s training squad. The junior Wallabies will contest the World Championships in…
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90-YEAR-OLD MAN MISSING FROM PORT STEPHENS
Police are seeking the help of the public to locate a man missing from Port Stephens. Barry Greentree was last seen at his home on Sailfish Street at Corlette at around 11 o’clock last Thursday morning. It’s believed the 90-year-old could be headed for Tamworth or Casino in a blue Hyundai sedan with NSW registration…
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WORK TO BEGIN ON GUNNEDAH OVERPASS PROJECT
It’s been seven years in the making, and now, work on Gunnedah’s new overpass is finally set to begin. After lengthy delays, the rebuilding of Warrabungle Street will start on Monday, allowing for a new bridge across the railway line. The $62-million dollar project has been high on the community’s wishlist, with the completed overpass…
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RACING TO RESUME AT GUNNEDAH GREYHOUND TRACK IN JANUARY FOLLOWING UPGRADE
The Gunnedah Greyhound Racing Club is on the verge of re-opening its gates, following a substantial upgrade to a section of the track. The club’s been closed for 10 months due to animal welfare issues. A $480-thousand grant from the state government has seen it upgrade and modernize its facilities, with trials expected to be…
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YEAR OF DELIVERY FOR GUNNEDAH SHIRE
While 2018 has been a tough year in many ways for Gunnedah Shire, for the Mayor it’s been one of delivery. From water pipelines, to a brand new police station – but next year could see even more come through.
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READY TO MAKE A SPLASH AT GUNNEDAH POOL
Gunnedah’s new pool will officially open on Saturday. We were given a behind the scenes look at the $12-million transformation.
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GUNNEDAH’S NEW POLICE STATION STEPS INTO MODERN ERA
Gunnedah police are now working out of one of the state’s top stations, with the site officially unveiled on Tuesday. It’s a vast improvement on their old facilities, which stood for more than four decades.
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BIG CROWDS FOR GUNNEDAH JOCKEY CLUB’S CHRISTMAS HAMS MEET
The festive season was in full swing at Gunnedah Jockey Club on Saturday, with a massive crowd turning out trackside. The club’s Christmas Hams meeting, undoubtedly their social event of the year – race winners all scoring a Christmas ham.