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The Guyra Australia Day Awards were held on January 25th, with a strong turnout reflecting the community’s pride and appreciation for local service and achievement.The highlight of the ceremony was the announcement of 2026 Guyra Citizen of the ...

As well as Citizen of the Year, further awards were handed out at the Australia dinner, recognising individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the local community.Two groups were recognised in the Guyra Environmental Citizen, G...

A passion for sustainability, quality craftsmanship and a slower pace of life has brought Italian-born designers Stefanio and Sandro Palotta to Guyra, where they are now proudly producing organic, made-to-order clothing right in the heart of town.Own...

A proposed new bus service is hoping to fill transport needs for local residents, with the Northern Express officially opening bookings for a Glen Innes to Armidale return bus service, which includes a scheduled stop in Guyra. Anthony Wright from Gle...

Early figures suggest the 2026 Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival recorded its biggest attendance since COVID, marking another succesful year for the much-loved community event.Weather conditions were mostly kind, although storms on the first weekend cau...

The CWA Evening Branch Art Show, held alongside this year’s Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival, has attracted keen interest and a record number of entries.A total of 109 artworks were entered in the exhibition which is the largest number ever recei...

Long serving volunteers were among those recognised at a special 40th anniversary dinner for the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival.Around one hundred people attended including ARC Mayor Sam Coupland.Many of these individuals and groups have been repre...

There is still plenty to see and do at the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival this weekend, with a big program of activities lined up for locals and visitors of all ages.Kicking off the weekend is the popular Guyra Show and Shine, staged by the Guyra Aut...

Trevor TarrantTrevor is a local livestock carrier who has served the Guyra district for 53 years. Trevor, backed by his wife Deidre, has always supported the Guyra community. Each year Trevor donates his time and trucks to help at local events. This ...

Guyra will mark Australia Day 2026 with a program of community events spread across Sunday January 25th and Monday January 26th, offering residents and visitors a chance to come together to celebrate, reflect and recognise local achievement.Celebrati...

Landholders are invited to take part in a fully funded landscape rehydration program running from February to June 2026, delivered by Southern New England Landcare in partnership with the Mulloon Institute.The program forms part of the Armidale Regio...

Guyra is set to come alive from January 14th to January 26th with the 2026 Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival getting underway. Organisers are promising a bigger, brighter celebration as the iconic event marks its 40th anniversary.Held annually, the fest...

Guyra Central School has wrapped up a busy and memorable year, with the school community coming together to celebrate a period of growth and achievement for both students and staff.Relieving Principal Tim Lloyd said 2025 had been a year to be proud o...

Guyra’s ongoing water quality issues have taken an important step toward a permanent solution, with Armidale Regional Council confirming that specialist consultants have been engaged to investigate ozone water treatment — a key missing el...

On Wednesday, December 3rd, Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care Centre proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort of students ready for big school.“We had a delightful celebration for our precious children who are now ready to embark ...

PLC Armidale continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in the New England North West, with outstanding outcomes across both NAPLAN and the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC), reinforcing its reputation as one of the region’s&mdas...

On behalf of the Residents and staff at the Guyra Multi-Purpose Service, I sincerely thank the Guyra Fire Brigade, Guyra CWA Evening Branch and members of the community who kindly donated Christmas gifts to our Residents this year. This kind thoughtf...

The first course held at the New England Community College (NECC) in Guyra for 2026 was a Kids Sewing workshop on January 6th and 7th. The enthusiastic group of children learned how to make their own bags using donated fabric, while developing valuab...

Celebrated French-born chef David Bitton will visit Guyra as part of his role as an Australia Day Ambassador (ADA) for the Armidale region, bringing with him a powerful story of resilience, gratitude and community spirit. For David, the ambassador ro...