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Shire News

🚧 Traffic Notice – Maitland Street, Bingara - Tree Trimming 🚧

Published on 26 June 2026

Tree trimming works will take place on Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July 2026, from 6:00am to approximately 10:00am each day.

These works are being carried out as part of Orange Festival preparations. 🍊

The works will require sections of Maitland Street to be closed to traffic, with signed diversions in place.

A Message from the Mayor

Published on 25 June 2026

While in Canberra for the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly this week, I met with the Federal Minister for Communications’ office at Parliament House, alongside General Manager Leeah Daley and Director of Business and Strategy Justin Hellmuth.

Road Closure - Part of Maitland Street and Finch Street, Bingara

Published on 23 June 2026

Part of Maitland Street and Finch Street, Bingara

Saturday 4 July 2026

Due to the Orange Festival celebrations, part of Maitland Street and Finch Street in Bingara will have temporary road closures in place.

The road closure will be in place from 6:00am – 4:30pm on Saturday 4 July 2026.

Detour routes will be available.
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Disaster Dashboard

Disaster Dashboard is a central point of information relating to natural disasters and emergencies in the Gwydir Shire.

 

Events

To find out what local events are happening in the area please visit the Events Directory. To submit an event for publication please visit My City to create an account and follow the prompts. 

 

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