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The Great Road Safety Debate |
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Monday, 19 July 2010 01:11 |
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 Moree Plains and Gwydir Shires Road Safety Program is working with the Moree Toastmasters Club to run ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’ as a component of Road Safety month, ‘So you think you can drive?’ in September 2010.
Young people aged are encouraged to create three person debate teams across two age categories; 14 – 17 years and 18 – 25 years and enter ‘The Great Road Safety Debate’. Toastmasters Education Officer, Val McCallum said the debate will be a great opportunity for young people to engage in research and debate, showcasing their skills to the wider community.
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 03:39 |
Council and staff won recognition and a number of Awards in 2008/2009Organisation Achievements
- Volunteers of the Year - The Roxy Volunteers
- New England and North West Region 2009 Nominee to State Awards – Employer of the year
- Warialda Australia Day Awards Event of the Year – Civic Reception Warialda Centenary of Rugby League
- Orange Festival Winner Large Float Bingara Library Service
- Bingara Australia Day Awards Event of the Year – Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia 23rd National Rally
Employee Achievements - New England Vocational School Student of the Year 2009 - Eloise Brown
- Community of College of the North Inland Student of the Year - Wendy Gill
- Trainee of the Year - Ben Cook (Year 10)
- Bingara Community Awards Large Business Category Winner- Bingara Medical Centre
Congratulations to all those who achieved an award to to all those who work behind the scenes to make things happen.
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Bingara Website gets a Facelift |
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 03:23 |
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The “New Look” Bingara website went live last week after a substantial revamp. The site is fast approaching its third anniversary and that’s pretty old in web years. Since its launch in 2007 the site has grown enormously, there are now in excess of 200 pages and hits recorded are massive. Local business and community organisations have widely utilised the site by advertising their product, event or business. The Gwydir Shire Council has kept charges to a minimum so that all residents can have easy, affordable access. In most instances access is free. |
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 02:28 |
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Gwydir Shire Council Employs School Based Trainees and Apprentices The Gwydir Shire Council has recently welcomed two new school-based trainees, Michael Morton and Emily Gobbert, as well as Karien Le Roux as Trainee for Tharawonga into their work force.
Michael Morton, a Year 10 student at Bingara Central School has been successful in obtaining a school-based apprenticeship in Certificate lll in Automotive Mechanical. Michael will be attached to the Gwydir Shire Council Bingara workshop, commencing his tenure there on Thursday 18th March and working there one day a week during his time as a school student. |
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Grant to Film Warialda History |
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 02:04 |
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Sara Marle, on behalf of the Warialda Historical Society, has received $2,800 in funding from the Royal Australian Historical Society to make a film about the history of Warialda during the 1930s to 1960s, with an emphasis on World War 2. It is envisioned that the project will work closely with the Warialda RSL and will include interviews of local people, documentation of historical items owned by the RSL and a small section about the town today. The project is still in the planning stage, and is due to be completed by December 2010.
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Shoot the Shire Photographic Competition |
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WIN $200 Cash by entering your favourite Gwydir Shire Photo
Terms and Conditions
Participation in this competition is free.
Subject of entry must be of “something” within the Gwydir Shire Council area and can include people, places, events, animals, scenery which capture the spirit of our unique area. Photographs which have people in them are preferred. |
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 03:51 |
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Many rural residents have taken advantage of Council’s Self Help Program allowing works to be undertaken that would not normally be done. Residents provide some form of resource to the projects whether it is a grader, haulage trucks, roller and/or a gravel source. Council has a great appreciation for the assistance residents provide through time and resources to accomplish these projects and look forward to continuing such a worthwhile partnership.
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 02:26 |
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Nicholson oval Cricket Nets
are now complete. The project was completed over a two year period. The total cost of the was $30,000 funded 75% by Council and 25% through Warialda Sports Council grant. Thanks goes to all staff involved in the project and to the volunteers from Senior and Junior Cricket who attached the chain wire netting to the frame.The nets are a great asset for Gwydir Shire and the community.
Coming Soon
Two outdoor fitness areas, one at Captain Cook Park Warialda and the other at Gwydir Oval in Bingara. Funded under the Federal Government RLCIP.
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Gwydir Shire - a Learning Organisation |
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Thursday, 22 April 2010 02:11 |
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Gwydir Shire Council Continues as a Learning Organisation
The Gwydir Learning Region (GLR) changed its structure during 2008/2009 and set its sights on raising its profile and its influence nationally. The Council is now represented on the Board of the Australian Learning Communities Network Inc.
The GLR has developed a very close relationship with the Department of Education and Training and continues to meet regularly with representatives of the Department and the Teachers Federation. Gwydir Learning Region Website was developed with a blog allowing for interaction with and between participants.
Gwydir Shire Council supports the concept of the GLR by example. During the 2008/2009 period Council signed up its 100th trainee. Council’s Mr Rod Smith was guest speaker at the NSW Learning Communities Forum in August 2009. Mr Smith presented the concept and important role of the GLR.
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A Gwydir Snap Shot 2008/09 |
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 23:30 |
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Gwydir Snap Shot 2008/2009 is now available to download. Gwydir Shire Council has come a long way in its first term. The workforce has moulded into a cohesive and efficient organisation. The dedication and loyalty that has been shown by all of the staff in making this happen has been quite extraordinary. The Council’s major roles are in the areas of policy, planning, budget allocation, level and extent of works and services to be provided. Gwydir Shire Council also works co-operatively with its community to provide a range of community building initiatives that sets us apart from our neighbouring Councils.
The Gwydir Snapshot is a summary of achievements for the Gwydir Shire councilors and staff over the past two years. Click here to download a pdf of the Gwydir Snapshot
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 04:19 |
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 ALAN CUNNINGHAM TRAIL
Did you know that Alan Cunningham travelled through our Council area in his forward and return journey when he discovered the Darling Downs? A small group of fabulous Gwydir volunteers are working through his log which requires considerable effort as the majority of the log would have been written in ink whilst on horse back. |
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