Australia Rural Roads Group (ARRG)

Who is the ARRG?

The ARRG was founded in June 2010 by a number of rural local governments from around Australia tired of dealing with the local road funding and maintenance challenges and seeing no answers to the problem forthcoming from higher governments.

Study Economic and Regional Development

A new degree is being offered by UNE. It is designed to provide interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, and and the expertise required to carry out rigorous economic analysis on issues in regional development.

Destination 2036

What is Destination 2036?

Over the next 10, 20 and 25 years, our population, technologies and economy are going to change dramatically. As the providers of core services to our communities, it is incumbent upon local government to consider what these changes will mean, both for our communities and for the councils that serve them.

Nashos & Ex-Servies Reunion

NASHOS & EX-SERVICES REUNION - Bingara Returned Services Club 9th - 11th March, 2012

An invitation is extended for the 2012 Bingara reunion on the 10th March. For catering purposes, please phone 02 6724 1223 with numbers attending by 28th February, 2012 or by post to: Bilsborough, 52 Keera Lane, Bingara, NSW, 2404.

Funding for Gwydir Flood Study

Funding for Gwydir flood study

Minister for Environment the Hon. Robyn Parker announced funding in the sum of $90,000 under the State Floodplain Management Program and the Floodplain Risk Management Grants Scheme for Council to review the existing Gwydir flood study. This financial injection is very welcome and will allow Council to undertake the review early 2012.

Tourism in Gwydir

Tourism in the Gwydir

Gwydir Shire Council is continuing as a popular destination for tourist.Over the last twelve months many bus tours have chosen to stop in our shire as day trips. Many visitors from across the region are enjoying our local tourist sites. These organised bus tours are very beneficial as the visitors enjoy morning tea or lunch, and normally go shopping. In addition, each of these visitors leaves our shire as positive advocates.

Koorilgur Nature Walk

Koorilgur Nature Walk

The upgrade of the Warialda‟s Koorilgur Nature Walk project is complete. The walk is multifaceted which appeals to locals and visitors alike. Koorilgur is an indigenous word which means "low shrub‟.

The project was new entrance and directional signs installed displays of plant identification and information, general work on the actual walking tracks and new gardens.

Warialda's Rent-a-Country Home scheme

Busy Bees – Warialda's Rent-a-Country Home scheme

The Busy Bees Committee is, well, really busy. Having the concept, of moving your family to a rural town, featured recently on "Today Tonight‟ the Committee members have been inundated with requests for information to move to Warialda.

Bingara and Warialda Waste Recovery Centre

Bingara and Warialda Waste Recovery Centre

Monday to Sunday open 8.30 am – 12
Monday to Sunday closed 12 – 1.30pm
Monday to Sunday open 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Please ensure that you allow enough time to drop off your waste and leave the facility by the designated closing times. Residents are reminded that the centre maybe closed during and as a result of wet weather, emergencies or poor visibility. Your assistance in sorting waste and recyclables and disposing of them in the nominated areas will assist in improving the efficiency of the centre. For further information please call Council‟s Environmental Services on 0267 293 000.

Australia Rural Roads Group (ARRG)

Study Economic and Regional Development

Destination 2036

Nashos & Ex-Servies Reunion

Funding for Gwydir Flood Study

Tourism in Gwydir

Koorilgur Nature Walk

Warialda's Rent-a-Country Home scheme

Bingara and Warialda Waste Recovery Centre

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