The looks on the faces said it all. Guyra’s annual senior’s ball has once again proven that a day of dance, dining and social interaction is a recipe for a good time.

In its February meeting held on Monday, the Guyra Shire Council approved the funding for Stage 1 of the Sporting Complex and the commencement of the project after a 21 day notification period to the Roads and Traffic Authority. The first stage of the project will see the construction of the amenities building including change rooms, the installation of lighting and field irrigation.

Police Minister Michael Daley received a warm welcome from police officers, the Mayor and General Manager when he visited the Guyra Police Station this week. Minister Daley, who has been Minister for Police since September last year, visited Guyra to learn about policing in a smaller rural station.

Guyra Second Grade has finished second on the table after a first innings win over TAS on the weekend. After bowling TAS out for 201 on the opening day of the two day game, Guyra then gained first innings points on Saturday In the TAS innings five Guyra bowlers all got two wickets each Justin McKay 2-33, Jason Sharp 2-29, Charlie White 2-36, Matt Jackson 2-35, Mitchell Woods 2-38.

ABE Archibald is on a mission. He hasn’t even made the Australian boxing team yet, but he’s already boldly predicted he’ll be the first boxer to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games - starting in London in 2012.