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Inverell-based not-for-profit aged care provider McLean Care has announced plans to transition its operations to a new provider, a move aimed at securing the long-term future of services in regional communities. Among the facilities impacted by the d...

Author Rod Halsted will bring his raw honesty and Aussie humour to Guyra LT Starr Memorial Library when he appears in conversation on Friday, March 6th at 5.30pm.The event offers readers the chance to meet the larrikin storyteller behind Take My Advi...

Bald Blair students have returned to school full of excitement and anticipation for the year ahead. Term One promises to be an action-packed start, beginning with the annual Snow Gums Swimming Carnival this Thursday.We are thrilled to welcome the ret...

The Guyra branch of Can Assist has again provided funds to support the presence of the Skin Check Truck at the Guyra Show this weekend.  The Skin Check Trucks travel across Australia offering free, professional skin checks and raising awareness ...

On Thursday, 12th February 2026 students from Black Mountain Public School travelled to the Guyra Pool to compete in our Snow Gums Small Schools Swimming Carnival. They enjoyed the day supporting their fellow students and participated in their variou...

On Friday 13th February St Mary of the Angels held their annual Swimming Carnival. It was a wonderful success and a fantastic celebration of participation, teamwork and school spirit.” Age Champions: Jr Boy: Jack N, Jr Girl: Lulu C, 11 yrs Gir...

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging residents to put forward the names of remarkable volunteers for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.Launched in 2007 by The Centre for Volunteering, the awards recognise the six milli...

You don’t get much cuter than the Kindergarten students who commenced their educational learning journey at Guyra Central School on Monday, February 2nd. The little learners enjoyed an amazing first day and quickly settled into school routines ...

The 118th Guyra Show promises plenty of excitement for all ages. Highlights include the Shearing Section on Friday night featuring a Guyra versus NSW Competition. On Saturday, Maare Foster will run Guyra’s first Wool Handling competition as par...

Preparation is well under way for the 118th Guyra Show, to be held on 20th and 21st February, with new President Callan Schaefer taking over from Richard Post. The Guyra Show Committee welcomes fresh faces while also saying goodbye to several long-te...

Women across the New England are invited to a timely and important community event that aims to break the silence around perimenopause and menopause and provide practical, evidence-based support.Proudly hosted by the CWA Guyra Evening Branch, “...

Australian Dance Enterprises (ADE) is thrilled to announce the return of dance classes in Guyra, starting this Thursday, February 12th, at the Guyra Central Gymnasium.ADE Director and Principal Colette Brazier said she is delighted to once again...

A new exhibition by Guyra based artist Clare O’Hara Cooper, Two Souls One Caravan, is currently on show at the Armidale Art Gallery. Clare’s work is inspired by journeys through the Australian bush drawing on the vivid colours of the land...

Local women are being encouraged to take advantage of a free, potentially life-saving health service when the BreastScreen NSW mobile screening unit visits Guyra in March.The mobile clinic will be operating from 4th to 11th March at the Public Car Pa...

St Mary of the Angels has welcomed their Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) class of 2026, with the school’s youngest students begin their exciting journey of learning, growth, and discovery.St Mary of the Angels also extends its sincere thanks to ev...

GuyrARTists are running a fun community art activity at the upcoming Guyra Show. The group hopes every local will add “their bit” to create a permanent and very unique giant art work representing the spirit of Guyra. There is no rest...

The 2026 Lamb and Potato Festival has wrapped up as another outstanding success, once again highlighting that this much-loved event is truly powered by community spirit.Year after year, the festival relies on the dedication of volunteers who generous...

The Parents and Friends (P&F) group of St Mary of the Angels School hosted a popular BBQ at the Show and Shine on January 24th. Held in conjunction with the Lamb and Potato Festival, the Show and Shine attracted a strong crowd of locals and visit...

With great excitement, Black Mountain Public School welcomed back our students to another busy school year.  As well as the quality teaching and individualised learning our school provides our students, we are thrilled to continue our fantastic ...

The Armidale & District National Servicemen’s Association (NSA) Sub-Branch Inc will hold its annual NSA Day Commemoration Service on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at the National Servicemen’s Memorial, Central Park, Armidale, commencing a...

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...