Latest News
Telstra tower appears in Gilgandra skyline!
It what may appear to be an April Fools' Day joke (because we have been waiting so long), we can assure you this photo is not AI. The new Telstra tower went up yesterday!
1 April, 2026
General News
Little Wings Clinic to launch Gilgandra clinic in April
Gilgandra Shire Council has announced that Gilgandra will welcome its first Little Wings clinic this month
1 April, 2026
What a GREAT Day!
Read all about it in this week's edition.
Bush Fire Danger Period ends
The 2025–26 bush fire season will end for most of NSW at midnight...
Crane fell as storms battered Dubbo
Gilgandra experienced a dust storm front and some rain
Community & Business
Tractor Pull back this Easter Saturday
Saturday, April 4 - 9.30am start at Coo-ee Memorial Park
31 March, 2026
CWA Markets at Easter Tractor Pull
Gilgandra CWA Evening Branch will host their monthly markets at next...
Local tourism operators are reporting a bump in Easter cancellations
Fuel Crisis Prompts Tourism Concerns over Easter
Another success for event of the year, Gather in Gil
Gather in Gil celebrates International Women's Day
Agricultural
NSW opposition calls out "failed" Farm Fire Fighting Scheme
The Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle Scheme was proposed following the Black Summer bushfires to allow quicker response...
14 March, 2026
Rural Aid: "Rain Brings Cautious Optimism to Drought-Affected Farmers"
Farmers have welcomed the break in dry conditions, with early signs of...
Country Mayors "underwhelmed" by state drought response
CMA: "NSW Government drought response welcome but underwhelming"
Water in Demand as Drought Tightens Grip Across Southern Australia: Rural Aid
In 2026 alone, Rural Aid has received 231 requests for water tanks,...
Sport
Colvin’s cup-winning homecoming
Gary Colvin returned to his old hometown to win the feature at the Tullibigeal Picnic races.
1 April, 2026
Bowls News
A great turn up of 48 players attended a fundraising day for bar...
Cobar to Host Castlereagh Knockout
The Cobar Roosters this Saturday will be hosting the 2026 Christie and...
Services Club Stop Press - what was happening in local sport in 2016?
Services Club Stop Press, 10-years-ago!
