Local News
16 Mar 10 | A DISAPPOINTING response from the federal minister for defence has not swayed the determination of the Tourist Drive 8 Action Group or Greater Taree City Council as they search together for a solution for the failing Marlee and Duffs Bridges.
16 Mar 10 | WINGHAM residents: the time has come for you to show support for those affected by cancer.
Team nominations are now being called for the 2010 Manning Valley Relay for Life.
16 Mar 10 | SEVEN Manning Valley aviators are heading to Echuca in Victoria for the annual Australian Light Aircraft Championships commencing this Friday.
16 Mar 10 | BACK pain? Sports injuries? Restricted movement? Not to worry Wingham residents, the Emmett technique is coming to town.
16 Mar 10 | LOCKS were lopped, follicles felled and hair harvested on the weekend as three local kids underwent a brave shave for cancer patients.
16 Mar 10 | THE Wingham health community has welcomed accredited practising dietician John Jones, who is now practising out of Wingham Family Health Clinic on alternate Mondays.
16 Mar 10 | TEENAGE music sensation James Johnston will rock the community this weekend with a special gig at the Wingham Services Club.
16 Mar 10 | RECORD numbers of entries. Huge crowds. A merciful spell of weather.
It was these ingredients, mixed with the enthusiasm of an entire community, that made the 125th Wingham Show a burgeoning success.
16 Mar 10 | EACH year for the next five years, two Wingham High School students will get a financial leg up in their pursuit of university education.
And they have the generosity of a 92-year-old woman to thank.
09 Mar 10 | WINGHAM Citizens Centre was alive with activity last Friday during what was a hugely successful Dutch auction.
09 Mar 10 | Chronicle footy tipping comp takes off for another year!
09 Mar 10 | WINGHAM High School students were out cleaning up the community last week as part of the nation’s Clean Up Australia Day activities.
09 Mar 10 | MOUNT George Public School students were taken on a journey through time last week under the guidance of local military historian Rodney O’Regan.
09 Mar 10 | THE Wingham Beef Week committee is calling for a community-minded person to take on the treasurer’s position for this year.
09 Mar 10 | THE historic Wingham Showground will come alive with a host of cultural festivities this Saturday and Sunday as the Wingham Show celebrates its 125th anniversary.
09 Mar 10 | A WINGHAM man is due to reappear in the Taree Local Court next month after being charged with possessing child pornography.
09 Mar 10 | James Johnston in town to promote new single!
09 Mar 10 | A portrait of domestic violence advocate Donna Carson has been entered in the prestigious 2010 Archibald Prize portrait competition - Australia’s most controversial and widely known art prize.
02 Mar 10 | ABOUT a week ago, we at the Chronicle were throwing around a few ideas about how we could mark the 125th anniversary of the Wingham Show.
As we were talking, Manning Valley Historical Society member Mieke Van Werdt walked through the front door. We asked Mieke if she could whip up a historical article for us exploring the origins of the show. Here is a fascinating look at 1885 - the birthyear of the Wingham Show . . .
02 Mar 10 | ST Joseph’s Primary School Wingham has come alive with new possibilities thanks to the opening of their million-dollar hall and school extensions.