9 October, 2019 Ghouls and boys will have their chance to horrify Gunnedah in the annual Night of the Walking Dead on Saturday, October 26. It’s a no-brainer to join this Halloween Zombie Walk for the whole family and do good instead of evil. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said the Night of the Walking Dead was a joint initiative of Gunnedah Shire Council and Can Assist with funds going to…

2 October, 2019 Gunnedah Memorial Swimming Pool Complex including kids wet area, playground, 25 metre pool and limited kiosk will open as scheduled on 5th October, however, the 50m pool will be fenced off as repairs continue. The leak, discovered recently, has been isolated to a seal failure in the movement joint and is undergoing repairs by contractors. Council received a detailed plan this week that outlines a timeline for the repair and testing of…

The draft amendments to the Fees and Charges for the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex have been placed on public exhibition and written submissions are invited by the undersigned up until 5.00pm on Tuesday 29 October 2019. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Gunnedah Shire Council, PO Box 63 Gunnedah 2380 or emailed to council@infogunnedah.com.au. The draft amendments to the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex Fees and Charges have been developed to enable regular pool…

30 September 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council hereby calls for expression of interest for the operation of Gunnedah Regional Saleyards Canteen, Kamilaroi Highway, Gunnedah. The Saleyard canteen is required to provide breakfast, morning tea and lunch for the weekly Tuesday sales and any store sale days. There is an option to extend trading hours in consultation with Council. The contract is for the period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Expressions of Interest should…

30 September, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council is getting behind its small businesses by holding a full program of events for NSW Small Business Month in October. Gunnedah Shire Council Economic Development Officer Emily Wilson said there were more than 1100 small businesses in the shire, and they contributed not only employment, but a wealth of diversity and services to the community. “The Gunnedah Shire has a strong small business base,” Ms Wilson said. “It’s a…

RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAH Monday 7 October 2019Collection will be on Tuesday 8 October 2019. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday. RECYCLING COLLECTION - CURLEWIS Monday 7 October 2019Collection will be on Wednesday 9 October 2019. Residents 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…

26 September, 2019 As the drought continues and Lake Keepit sits at below 1 per cent, a surprising amount of activity is going on at the Lake Keepit Sailing Club. The club is in the process of upgrading its clubhouse and facilities after successfully applying for a federal government Drought Communities Programme Extension grant. The grant will see a significant upgrade to the iconic A-frame clubhouse that overlooks the lake. The extension will include: An…

25 September, 2019 There is still time to apply for Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program, with applications closing on October 31. The Business Partner Program has given more than 60 local businesses a helping hand with a total of more than $200,000 in funding since the program began. One of the businesses to benefit from one of the 2018-19 rounds of funding was Ameliorate Yoga. “Since receiving the grant, I have had business cards…

24 September, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council has an action-packed program of school holiday events coming up for the spring holidays – including a return of the very popular neon bubble soccer. Teen yoga, boxfit, crafty creations, live theatre – it’s all happening from Monday, September 30. Council Manager Communications and Cultural Services Eliza Gallen said Council was excited to offer one of its most varied programs yet. “There is something for everyone, from Toddler Time…

19 September, 2019 Excitement is building for Gunnedah Shire’s newest festival with a working group ready to kick off the preparations. Gunnedah Shire Council this week voted to appoint four community members to the Hay and Harvest Festival Working Group. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said the festival would showcase local growers, produce and a range of other talent, and was set to go ahead in the first half of 2020. “With…