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Former deputy mayor, Ashley Walker. Photo supplied by GSC.

Acting deputy mayor duties to be shared after Ashley Walker's official departure

The October meeting of Gilgandra Shire Council marked the official resignation of councillor and deputy mayor, Ash Walker.

5 November, 2025

Former Penrith Panthers Matt Goodwin (West Wyalong) with the late John 'Pug' Farragher and Phil Gould at a Gilgandra and District Cancer Fundraisers event in October 2014. Photo by The Gilgandra Weekly.

Front Page: Vale John 'Pug' Farragher

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Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey. Photo by Parkes Electorate.

The National's plan for cheaper electricity, secure jobs, and lower emissions

Attention puzzle lovers! - feature photo

Attention puzzle lovers!

Deputy Mayor Cr Ashley Walker officially resigns from Gilgandra Shire Council - feature photo

Deputy Mayor Cr Ashley Walker officially resigns from Gilgandra Shire Council

Kath Waller and Gilgandra Lions Club president Brenton Penna. Photos supplied.

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Kath Waller retires after four decades of ‘feeding the Lions’

PROBUS Club’s Marg Smith with October guest speaker, Denise Gall. Photo supplied.

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Gilgandra PROBUS Club News - October 2025

Visitors to town with artists Judy and Joe Shalhoub. Photo supplied.

Art Show and Sale for St Ambrose funds

A hailstorm last Friday turned paddicks into a ice fields. Photo by Alan Smith.

Friday October 17 was a busy night for emergencies in Gilgandra

Shortlist for 2025 CPNSW Awards of Excellence announced - feature photo

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Shortlist for 2025 CPNSW Awards of Excellence announced

Lettie Schofield of St Laurence’s Parish School, Forbes, won the Primary Student category of the Country Press NSW Inc. 125 th Anniversary Writing Awards. She was encouraged to enter by her teacher, Carmen Spry. Photo: Forbes Advocate.

Winners announced for Country Press NSW Inc. 125th Anniversary Writing Competition

Australian author, Peter Watt is speaking at the library soon. Photo supplied.

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Author Peter Watt to visit GIL Library Hub today!

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