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More than $1m invested in North West communities

From education and health services to local clubs and grassroots projects, Whitehaven is continuing to invest in the communities surrounding its North West NSW operations – and applications are now open for the next round of community funding. Whitehaven has provided about $1.6m to more than 200 community clubs and organisations across NSW and Queensland so far in the 2026 financial year through its community grants and partnerships. In North West NSW alone, Whitehaven invested more than $1m, supporting over 120 organisations and projects across the region. Whitehaven’s Community Investment Program includes grants that help local schools, sporting clubs and […]

Sep 19, 2026

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National Flag Day an important celebration every year

National Flag Day was celebrated on 3 September 2026. It is now on the list of special and important events to be celebrated each year. It has become even more important because this year marks the 125th birthday of the Australian national flag. The Northern Daily Leader published a four-page edition to celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2001. At the time, absolutely no plans were in place. I contacted Gunnedah Shire Council to have flags put up on the large steel poles in the main CBD, which had been erected for this purpose. I finally asked Gunnedah’s former deputy prime […]

Sep 19, 2026

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Sally Keeler selected for Opals Masters Cricket team

Gunnedah’s Sally Keeler has been announced among the players selected for the NSW Masters Women’s teams in cricket. Keeler was among the 12 selections for the Opals team to be managed by Carly Kidd. The Opals, along with the Blues, Kookaburras and Waratahs teams, will represent NSW in various divisions at the National Championships to be held at Launceston in November. “It’s exciting to get picked for Tasmania,” Keeler said. The Opals will represent the state in division two. Keeler had made it a goal to gain selection for the tournament after making her NSW Masters debut in Brisbane. She […]

Sep 19, 2026

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Stacey McAllan Legal: Thriving, leading boldly

The principal lawyer behind Stacey McAllan Legal has had her fair share of overcoming challenges – which may be why in the business of law she is thriving. Stacey has never let adversity stop her from aiming high and meeting those goals. She was a teenage mum and went to university later in life. She worked and studied while raising four children, completing a Bachelor of Laws and purchasing Walker Beer Solicitors & Conveyancers in partnership with a colleague in 2010 and then become the sole owner of the firm in 2017. She hopes her experiences encourage young people to […]

Mar 5, 2026

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