Newspaper Name : | The Gilgandra Weekly |
About Us: | The Gilgandra shire is situated in central west NSW. Population is 4200. The township is located on the Castlereagh River, Australia’s largest underground river. Three major highways intersect the town – Castlereagh, Oxley and the Newell. Gilgandra is the inland mid-point between Melbourne and Brisbane. Gilgandra is a rural shire with sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, hobby farms and broadacre The township is situated 65 kilometres north from our regional hub of Dubbo. It features a strong business community including cafes, gift shops, supermarket, pharmacy, vet, art gallery, tourism spots, museums and many agricultural-based businesses. The area has a strong community base of volunteer organisations and community activities. Gilgandra historically was the starting point of the famous 1915 Coo-ee March, for soldiers recruiting for World War One. |
Publication Day: | Tuesday |