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25.01.2022 Graham White's pride and joy is now part of a growing collection at the Burgess Garage Car Museum https://www.guyragazette.com.au//old-car-finds-new-home-in

24.01.2022 The Rural Crime Prevention Team at Inverell are currently investigating the disappearance of 22 Merino ewes from a paddock on the Baldersleigh Road at Guyra (Ne...w England Police District). The sheep which are missing are described as - 22 Merino ewes either 2016 drop or 2017 drop, all in full wool and heavy in lamb. They would be lambing now. The sheep had either white or black coloured ear tags with PIC number NA025488 or NG023969 on them. The sheep have an ear mark of a diagonal slash out of the bottom and top of the near side ear, as per attached photograph. It is believed the sheep went missing in the weeks leading up to 26 August 2020. Investigators from the Rural Crime Prevention Team at Inverell are keen to speak with any person who may be able to assist with any information in relation to the missing sheep or any person who has been sighted acting suspiciously in or around the Baldersleigh Road west of Guyra. Investigators encourage all persons to report stock theft promptly even small numbers of stock. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Rural Crime Prevention Team - Inverell 67220530/31 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our social media pages.

24.01.2022 They came to see the snow and it didn't disappoint.

23.01.2022 An indication as to where Armidale Regional Council is headed from administrator Vic May who has recommended a public inquiry

23.01.2022 Man dies after tree branch falls on car Armidale A man has died in hospital after a tree branch fell on his car while driving in the state’s Northern Tablelan...ds yesterday. About 6.10pm (Wednesday 28 October 2020), a 68-year-old man was driving a Ford Ranger utility along Sports Union Road, near the intersection of Trevenna Road, Armidale, when a large branch fell across the roof and bonnet of his car, trapping the man. He was eventually released and treated at the scene before being taken to Armidale Hospital, where he died today (Thursday 29 October 2020). A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

22.01.2022 If you see these ladies out and about over the next month show a little support as they take part in the Feel the Magic 1 in 20 Challenge and donate a few dollars if you can https://www.guyragazette.com.au//stepping-up-to-the-challe

21.01.2022 Rural break & enter - Bundarra - New England Police District Police from New England Police District are seeking information in relation to a break, enter & ste...al which occurred at Bundarra yesterday (Wednesday 26 August 2020). Some time between 9:30am and 3pm on Wednesday 26 August 2020 a garden shed was broken into on a rural property on Wearnes Rd, Bundarra, with numerous items stolen including the following: Honda pump featuring a Briggs and Stratton 4 Stroke Engine. Nil Serial Available. 'Stanley' Rotary Hoe, 12", Air Compressor 90 Litre | Blue Colour Welder - Electric Arc (Stick) | Blue in Colour | Possibly BOC or CIG brand Stihl Brushcutter with Y handle Stihl Chainsaw with both 16" and 20" Bar Stanley Mechanics Tool Chest with 5 drawers Hitachi Belt Sander Hitachi Circular Saw | Possibly 235mm Hitachi Electric Drill Hitachi Hammer Drill Hitachi Jigsaw Cordless Drill | Yellow (possibly DeWalt Brand) Lawnmower| Victa Brand Blue | 4 Stroke Briggs and Stratton engine Anyone with information is urged to contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

21.01.2022 A man will face court following a pursuit and crash in the New England region yesterday. About 10.30am (Thursday 11 December 2020), officers attached to Glen In...nes Highway Patrol detected a white Holden Astra hatchback allegedly travelling at high speed in a 100km/h zone on Guyra Road, Tingha, about 30km south east of Inverell. Police attempted to stop the car; however, the driver failed to stop and a pursuit commenced. Shortly after, the car crashed into some small trees about 1km south-east of Thunderbolts Way, near Gilgai, while attempting a turn. When officers reached the car, the driver had fled the scene. Further inquiries led police to a home on Hospital Flat Road, Tingha, and with the help of the Dog Unit, a 31-year-old man was arrested. Checks revealed the man is disqualified from driving until 2043. He was taken to Inverell Police Station and charged with: Speeding Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period Police pursuit not stop drive at speed Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous Exceed speed > 45 km/h (estimated) He was remanded in custody to appear in Moree Local Court on Monday (14 December 2020).

21.01.2022 Did you see these guys on their bikes as they passed through yesterday? Some great footage taken at Guyra Central school and a starring role for Ben Lomond local June Walker

19.01.2022 Take a look at this great footage taken at Puddledock Dam and Malpas Dam today after the recent rainfall. All of our dams are now full and overflowing. The last time Malpas was this full was in January 2018!

16.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: Cr Ian Tiley is the new Mayor of Armidale Regional Council and Cr Debra O'Brien is the Deputy. Cr Tiley said that it is a great honour which he will cherish and a victory for local democracy.

14.01.2022 We all need some colour and cute 'babies' in our lives and these stunning Spring shots certainly deliver. Thanks to Natasha Saunders for sharing - photos taken on Ian & Gwyneth Pearson's property on Brockley Rd near Guyra.

14.01.2022 Administrator Viv May this afternoon announced James Roncon as the new general manager for Armidale Regional Council. He will commence work in January.

13.01.2022 Small businesses across the region that have been significantly affected by drought, fire, or the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be given some needed financial ass...istance. As part of the $900,000 NSW Government Drought Stimulus Funding, Council is offering fifty $2000 grants to eligible businesses that need start up assistance, are wanting to expand, or needing to improve their online services. Read more - https://www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au//small-businesses-

13.01.2022 A shout out to all the visitors who were in town on the weekend hoping to see snow. This time around it didn't live up to the forecast, but still lots of excitement for the white stuff which did fall. Despite the extreme cold we hope you enjoyed the trip and will maybe visit again in the future. Winter may be almost at an end, but snow in Spring is always on the cards so fingers crossed!!

12.01.2022 Bradley Street and its businesses came alive this morning thanks to the what one of the organisers described as 'just a little event'. Looks like the Peony Festival was a hit!!!!

12.01.2022 Come December councillors will be back at work, with some restrictions. Full details of the minister's statement on our website https://www.guyragazette.com.au//councillors-back-but-with

11.01.2022 Police are looking for information following this incident just north of Guyra on the weekend

11.01.2022 LATEST ON ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER - UPDATE AT 4:30PM: You can also check www.livetraffic.com One lane of the Gwydir Highway has reopened around 30k...m west of Jackadgery after a truck crash earlier this afternoon. Stop/slow traffic control is in place on that section of the highway to allow traffic in both directions to pass the crash site. Meanwhile: The Oxley Highway remains closed at Long Flat as well as between Walcha and Mount Seaview. Waterfall Way remains closed between Dorrigo Mountain and Thora. West of Bellingen, only one lane of Waterfall Way is open under stop/slow traffic control. Giinagay Way is now closed between Macksville and Nambucca Heads Solitary Islands Road remains closed between Blackadder Road and Coral Street at Corindi Beach due to flooding. Failford Road remains closed between Mill Road and The Lakes Way at Failford due to flooding. Avoid these areas and delay your trip. If you need to travel, take extreme care, allow plenty of extra time and never drive through floodwaters.

10.01.2022 NEW ENGLAND Police District are urging residents to be vigilant about a scam using New South Wales Police Force phone numbers to legitimise government or bank i...mpersonation scams. Recent reports indicate the scammers are using a practice known as caller ID spoofing, where they inappropriately manipulate the telephone network to indicate the incoming call is from a different number (in these cases phone numbers from local police stations). This scam involves you receiving a call from what appears to be a trusted or well-known government phone number and the caller impersonating an employee from the organisation (in this case a police officer) to legitimise the scam. The scammer threatens you in relation to an outstanding fine or fee, for example, a debt with the Australian Taxation Office or a warrant for your arrest or deportation. The scammer then demands a form of payment to prevent action against you. While this type of scam has been doing the rounds for some time, police are concerned this version of the scam using a spoofed phone numbers from police stations within the New England Police District has an additional layer which may result in more members of the community falling victim. Chief Inspector Rowan O’Brien said residents always need to be vigilant when receiving phone calls from people asking for money or personal details. Police, or any other legitimate government department or financial institution, WILL NEVER CALL YOU and ask for your personal banking information or payments in gift cards, cryptocurrency or money transfers. It is important to take independent steps to verify a caller’s identity before providing any personal information or payment of any sort, irrespective of the phone number displayed, or who a caller claims to work for. Please make your own enquiries if you do receive a phone call from what appears to be a police station, take down the callers details, find a number yourself and dial it in, rather than returning a call you may have missed or were directed to, said Mr O’Brien. Officers from New England Police District will never: Contact you to ask for your Personal Identification Number (PIN) or bank details Ask you to transfer money out of your account Ask you to withdraw cash to hand over to them for safe-keeping Send someone to your home to collect cash, cards or your PIN If you have received such a call and made a payment to a scammer, contact your financial institution immediately and report the matter to the Australian Cyber Security Centre ReportCyber If you did not lose any funds you can still report the incident to Scamwatch Learn more about this scam at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au

10.01.2022 Need some down time? Rural Adversity Mental Health Program is putting on garden walk, health and well-being talk and morning tea TOMORROW in Guyra. Come and sp...end time connecting The event is free RSVP Kate Ardnell on 0405 288 081 (The poster below says RSVP by 19th Oct but there are still some places left)

09.01.2022 It has been in the works for a while but now 'official' designs for murals which will grace the main street as part of the CBD upgrade have been released. What do you think? https://yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au/guyra-main-street-mural

08.01.2022 Tamworth's Country Music Festival is off so what does this mean for our own January Festival? https://www.guyragazette.com.au//will-our-festival-go-ahea

08.01.2022 This sounds like it could be a good day - not too late to join in and enjoy a bit of time out at My Rural Retreat. Spots still available so give Kate a call

07.01.2022 If you want to have input into the proposed Special Rate Variation there are quite a few opportunities coming up so find a session that suits you and register now if you want to attend one of the meetings. https://yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au/planning-for-our-future

07.01.2022 There's still places available for tomorrow's community meeting to learn more about the proposed Special Rate Variation and Rates Harmonisation. The meeting is being held at Guyra Community Hall between 1pm and 2.30pm. Bookings are essential due to COVID-19. Register now.

07.01.2022 Some good news from the recent rain - the dams are overflowing and from midnight tonight water restrictions will be lifted

06.01.2022 There have been reports of dogs attacking sheep around town recently so maybe now is time to brush up on your responsibilities as a pet owner

06.01.2022 UPDATE: All lanes of the New England Highway have reopened following a truck crash at Tilbuster, north of Armidale. Earlier: The New England Highway is close...d at Tilbuster, between Armidale and Guyra, after a truck rolled early this morning. The Transport Management Centre says a salvage and recovery process is ongoing, and there's no estimate of when the highway will reopen. Motorists are advised to divert via Ebor, using Waterfall Way and Guyra Road, which will add about 80 minutes to the trip. : livetraffic.com

06.01.2022 It won't be hard to find Casper this weekend because the third-grade side is grand final bound!!! https://www.guyragazette.com.au//caspers-heading-to-the-gr

05.01.2022 Snow in Spring October 12, 2012

05.01.2022 Around 40 protesters were outside the meeting of Armidale Regional Council in Guyra today calling for fairer rates and more transparency from Council. They were protesting not just against the proposed 18.5% Special Rate Variation, but also other issues including ongoing water restrictions and the perceived failure of the State Government's amalgamation policy. At times their chants could be heard inside the meeting and at one stage Interim Administrator, Viv May called a recess due to the level of noise. More in next week's Gazette.

01.01.2022 A second man has been charged after a vehicle was rammed and two people were detained in the state’s Northern Tablelands at the weekend. About 5am on Saturday ...(5 September 2020), a man driving a Holden station wagon allegedly rammed a Holden Statesman whilst travelling on the New England Highway, about 8kms north of Guyra. It’s alleged the Statesman left the road and rolled, before the occupants a man and a woman were detained and taken to Armidale where they were assaulted and held against their will by two men. A short time later the pair escaped and reported the incident to officers from New England Police District, they were later taken to Armidale Hospital for treatment. A 31-year-old man was charged earlier this week. He remains before the courts. Following further inquiries, detectives executed a search warrant at a home on Kirkwood Street, Armidale, where weapons were seized about 3.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 9 September 2020). A 47-year-old man was arrested and was taken to Armidale Police Station, where he was charged with armed with intent commit indictable offence and four counts of take/detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage. The man was refused bail to appear at Armidale Local Court today (Thursday 10 September 2020). Inquiries are continuing and investigators are urging anyone with dashcam vision from the New England Highway at Llangothlin and Guyra between 4am and 6am on Saturday 5 September 2020 to come forward.

01.01.2022 Flash flooding has caused a few headaches around the region, including at Ben Lomond where the much loved War Memorial Hall was impacted. If you have pics or videos from the rainfall event please share in comments. https://www.guyragazette.com.au//ben-lomond-hall-impacted-