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RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAH Friday 10 April 2020Collection will be on Thursday 9 April 2020. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Wednesday evening as collection will begin early on Thursday. Monday 13 April 2020Collection will be on Tuesday 14 April 2020. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday. RECYCLING COLLECTION - CARROLL Friday 10 April 2020Collection will be on…
March 25, 2020 While the doors might be closed, Gunnedah Library has a few surprises in its toolkit for people who are shop or housebound during the Coronavirus epidemic. The library has an award-winning Housebound/Shopbound program that delivers books to your door once a fortnight for library members. If you are a member and would like to join the program, give the library a ring on 6740 2190. Gunnedah Shire Library is also making books…
19 March, 2020 Fourteen Gunnedah Shire businesses will be able to explore new opportunities with the help of the latest round of the Business Partner Program. Gunnedah Shire Council has approved $25,750 in funding for the 14 businesses which will include everything from new business establishment to machinery upgrades. Gunnedah Business Partner Program advisory group chair Cr Ann Luke said there had been a large number of strong applications for this round of funding from…
March 30, 2020 Gunnedah Shire residents have been urged to follow increased Australian Government measures to halt the spread of Coronavirus. As uncertain times continue, Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said now was the time people could help make a difference to the trajectory of the virus. “The message is clear – if you can stay home, stay home,” Cr Chaffey said. “This is a really tough time for our people and our businesses. I…
12 March 2020 Update March 17: This event has now been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions.   The sixth annual Youth Expo Gunnedah will be held on Thursday, April 2 with a range of stalls and events to help support students on their life path. The Youth Expo is a free event for people aged between 12 and 25 and will this year be held at Gunnedah High School. Gunnedah Shire Council Youth Development Officer…
12 March 2020 Update March 17: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions.   Have you recently moved to the Gunnedah region? Or perhaps you know someone new to town? Gunnedah Shire Council will extend a warm welcome to our new residents at a Welcome to Gunnedah stall at the Autumn Markets in Wolseley Park on March 21. New residents, including those who have moved to the Shire within the last two years,…
11 March 2020 Locals will soon have the chance to see the acclaimed musical play The Sapphires live at The Civic Theatre. Written and directed by Tony Briggs, this heart-warming Australian classic is inspired by the remarkable true story of Briggs’ mother. The play inspired the iconic 2012 feature film of the same name. The sparkling stars of The Sapphires include Brittanie Shipway as Kay, Gamilaroi woman Jade Lomas-Ronan as Gail, Lorinda May Merrypor as…
10 March, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding motorists to choose safety over convenience when it comes to driving in school zones. Children do not always pay attention to what is happening on the road, so need assistance from the community to remain safe when travelling to and from school. Drivers are urged not to exceed the 40km/h speed limit in school zones as a small difference in speed can have a large impact. A…
6 March 2020 Good news for sailing enthusiasts with a much-loved event back on the Weeks of Speed calendar. Lake Keepit Sailing Club’s Keepit Kup Regatta will go ahead this year, as recent rain has seen lake levels reach in excess of 10%. The Keepit Kup is an anticipated activity on the Weeks of Speed agenda and will be a weekend affair, commencing 9am on Saturday 14th March and wrapping up on Sunday 15th March…
10 March 2020

Thank You Lane Cove

10 March 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has extended a heartfelt thank you to the people of our Sister City Lane Cove for their recent drought relief fundraising efforts. In December, Lane Cove residents helped spread the Christmas cheer by donating gift cards to help our farming families. Distribution of the cards using the Gunny Money initiative ensured the local economy also benefited with money flowing to Gunnedah businesses. The community of Lane Cove also held…