Gwydir Shire

Gwydir Shire is a local government area located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The northern boundary of the Shire is located adjacent to the border between New South Wales and Queensland.

Gwydir Shire
New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates29°52′S 150°34′E
Population
 • Density0.55624/km2 (1.44065/sq mi)
Established17 March 2004 (2004-03-17)
Area9,452.8 km2 (3,649.7 sq mi)
MayorJohn Coulton (Unaligned)
Council seatBingara
RegionNew England
State electorate(s)Northern Tablelands
Federal division(s)
WebsiteGwydir Shire
LGAs around Gwydir Shire:
Moree Plains Goondiwindi (Qld) Inverell
Moree Plains Gwydir Shire Armidale
Narrabri Tamworth Uralla

The Shire was established on 17 March 2004, when the Yallaroi, Bingara, and a northern portion of the Barraba shires were merged. The seat of the council is located in the major centre of the area in the town of Bingara. Other major towns include Warialda.

The mayor of the Gwydir Shire Council is Cr. John Coulton, who is unaligned with any political party.

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