June 2, 2020 A load limit is now in place for the Orange Grove Road bridge located 30km from the Kelvin Road turn-off and 6km from the Rushes Creek junction. The bridge now has a gross 20 tonne maximum limit to ensure safety for road users. The bridge includes a timber structure that is close to 100 years old, with a concrete deck added in the past two decades. Gunnedah Shire Council chief engineer Daniel…

26 May, 2020 Gunnedah residents have had their say and helped Gunnedah Shire Council develop a statement that sets out the community’s land use aspirations for the next 20 years. The Draft Future 2040 – Gunnedah Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement is now on public exhibition. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the plan provided a vision and framework to guide detailed land use planning to help the shire grow in a vibrant, competitive and sustainable…

25 May 2020 In accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Gunnedah Shire Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of the draft Future 2040 – Gunnedah Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The LSPS provides a long-term vision for the Gunnedah local government area and sets out planning priorities, principles and actions to accommodate future population growth; support economic development; and protect our important environmental and rural landscapes,…

RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAHMonday 8 June 2020Collection will be on Tuesday, 9 June 2020Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday. RECYCLING COLLECTION - CURLEWISMonday 8 June 2020Collection will be on Wednesday, 10 June 2020Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Tuesday evening as collection will begin early on Wednesday. Should you have any enquiries regarding the Recycling collection over the long weekend…

22 May, 2020 Farmer Army marches on Gunnedah Shire Council’s Farmer Army initiative will be expanded to help people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally started to assist those in the primary production industry during the crippling drought, the Farmer Army will now include people who are unemployed or underemployed due to the impact of the Coronavirus. “The Farmer Army was a great success during the worst stages of the drought, but thanks to better…

13 May, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has joined the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) anti-littering campaign to call on the community to report littering from vehicles. The Report to the EPA Service is part of a comprehensive NSW State Government anti-littering program that aims to deter people from littering by increasing the likelihood of being seen, reported and fined. Each year over 25,000 tonnes of litter is tossed in NSW. According to the EPA, research…

Bring a little bit of Gunnedah to your Zoom conference calls. You can now inspire your friends and colleagues to make a trip to Gunnedah (post COVID-19 restrictions) by sharing one of our themed Zoom backgrounds. For your next virtual chat, place yourself among the sights of Conadilly Street or spend time with a cuddly koala from the comfort of home. You can even bring some zen to your morning meeting and relax by the…

May 6, 2020 The deadline for Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program has been extended. Community and sporting groups now have until 5pm, Wednesday, June 24 to put in their submissions for grants that could help them plan for improved programs and new projects. Funding of up to $5000 will be made available to those who are successful in their application for funding for projects and initiatives that not…

May 6, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is pleased to announce that two rounds of the Business Partner Program are now open. As part of the COVID-19 Business Support Package, Council has released an extra round of the Business Partner Program aimed at getting businesses online with e-commerce platforms. Businesses looking to grow their online presence or expand into new areas to build their resilience can apply for funding under the designation COVID-19 Business Partner Program.…

5 May, 2020 The colourful Rainbow Serpent Water Feature has now been installed at the Civic, realising a long-term dream. The large-scale serpent adorned with glass mosaics, brass and coloured glass and oxidised concrete has now been permanently installed in front the Civic as a lasting tribute to the determination of Gunnedah’s female Kamilaroi artists. These artists include Shirley Long, Janet Wanless, Delma Jones (d.) , Ellen Draper (d.), Gloria Foley, June Cox, Alison Cox,…