March 15, 2022 Gunnedah’s Mayor Jamie Chaffey has this month been elected to two positions which will ensure the voice of Gunnedah Shire continues to be heard at the highest level. Cr Chaffey was last week elected as Deputy Chair of the Country Mayors’ Association of NSW (CMA), an organisation that brings mayors from across NSW together to discuss rural and regional issues. Parkes Mayor Ken Keith was re-elected as the Chair. Cr Chaffey has…

March 8, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for community members to join one of three economic development working groups. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Planning and Environmental Services Andrew Johns said Council was seeking expressions of interest to join: the Gunnedah Shire Economic Development Working Group the Gunnedah Shire Skills and Training Working Group and/or the Gunnedah Shire Business Partner Program Advisory Group. “Community members bring invaluable experience and insights to these important working groups,”…

1 March, 2022 Gunnedah Shire is all fired up for the 25th anniversary of the Weeks of Speed, with a program of events fast enough to give you whiplash. From the Mt Porcupine Hill Climb to Australian Whipcracking Titles, drag racing, Show and Shine and speedway racing, the Weeks of Speed 2022 has something for everyone in one action-packed month. The festival will officially open at 10am on Saturday, March 5 with the traditional Tractor…

2 March, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on local businesses and service providers to be part of the Gunnedah Youth Expo to be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The Gunnedah Youth Expo was very successful in 2021, featuring 30 exhibitors including tertiary education providers, health and community services and local businesses. More than 250 young people visited the Expo, which is a joint initiative of Gunnedah Shire Council, Gunnedah Youth Interagency and NSW…

March 1, 2022 Gunnedah’s newly elected Councillors have been appointed to nearly 40 very diverse community committees and groups to represent the Shire. Gunnedah Shire has many dedicated volunteers and industry representatives who contribute a huge amount to the Shire’s services, economy, events and lifestyle. Each term, Gunnedah Shire Council is asked to provide a listening ear and a voice on some of these groups. Council also is a lead agency in many working groups…

February 22, 2022 The best of short films from Australia and around the world will be on the big screen in Gunnedah in March as Flickerfest returns. Gunnedah Shire Director Corporate and Community Services Colin Formann said Flickerfest was Australia’s only Academy Qualifying and BAFTA Qualifying Short Film Festival. “Flickerfest is a world-class film festival that includes Gunnedah on its national tour schedule each year, bringing the best of short films to our screen,” Mr…

February 21, 2022 New animal impound shelter approved The development application for a new animal impound shelter in Gunnedah has been approved. Gunnedah Shire Council this week approved the application for new facilities at the existing site adjacent to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility on Quia Road. The concept design includes shelter and exercise runs for 18 dogs, a dedicated cattery, office space, public reception area, veterinary treatment room and free range exercise yards. The…

21 February, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council has partnered with local businesses and organisations to present a full calendar of events for NSW Small Business Month in March. With more than 1100 small businesses in the Shire – everything from retailers to trades and services – Gunnedah knows the power of small business. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Planning and Environmental Services Andrew Johns said the program of events reflected the NSW Small Business Month theme of…

February 21, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council has a new roadmap for economic development for the next five years. Council this week adopted the Gunnedah Shire Economic Development Strategy 2022-26, a document that provides Gunnedah Shire Council with strategic direction for economic development, promotion and facilitation. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Economic Development Strategy 2022-26 had been developed in consultation with business and industry stakeholders and the community over the past 18 months. “Gunnedah…

February 17, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council will auction 16 properties on Friday, May 27 to recover rates and charges that have remained unpaid for more than five years in the case of occupied land, or one year in the case of vacant land. Gunnedah Shire Council General Manager Eric Groth said it was necessary to take the action in cases where every attempt to contact and obtain payment from the property owner had been unsuccessful.…