Tuesday 28 May 2019 Energy providers and community organisations offer face-to-face support for the Gunnedah community. The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will partner with Gunnedah Shire Council and Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation to hold a Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo in Gunnedah on Tuesday 4 June 2019. The event will provide assistance to residents who are having difficulties with their energy accounts and any related issues. The Energy & Water Ombudsman…

28 May 2019 A fresh and exciting future for Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct is a step closer with Council announcing the successful architect for the master plan. Gunnedah's Cultural Precinct includes Gunnedah Town Hall, the Smithurst Theatre, the Civic Theatre, the Creative Arts Centre, and the Visitors Information Centre on the corner of Conadilly and Chandos streets. The plan will also examine the best uses of the newly-acquired block of land adjacent to the…

16 May 2019 The Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2019/20 for Gunnedah Shire Council is officially placed on public exhibition and Council will receive submissions in relation to the documents up until 5:00pm Thursday 13 June 2019. The document is available to view below. {rsfiles path="GunnedahShireCouncil/COUNCIL/THE-FUTURE-OF-GUNNEDAH/Exhibition-Draft-Documents/Draft Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-20.pdf"} This is an opportunity for members of the public to lodge submissions in relation to the items considered and strategies applied…

16 May 2019 May 20th – 26th is National Volunteer Week, and all across the region GoCo volunteers will be recognised, thanked and celebrated. GoCo volunteers in Gunnedah, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal dedicate their time to supporting ageing community members to attend medical appointments, go shopping, attend day centre activities and explore the region on day trips and social outings. In 2018 GoCo volunteers provided 8156 hours of support, and are set to beat that…

16 May 2019 May 20th – 26th is National Volunteer Week, and all across the region GoCo volunteers will be recognised, thanked and celebrated. GoCo volunteers in Gunnedah, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal dedicate their time to supporting ageing community members to attend medical appointments, go shopping, attend day centre activities and explore the region on day trips and social outings. In 2018 GoCo volunteers provided 8156 hours of support, and are set to beat that…

Residents are invited to join us for free, face-to-face support. The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW, in partnership with Gunnedah Council and Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation are hosting a Bring Your Bills and Community EXPO. Many different services will be on hand to assist with consumer issues, including energy affordability, legal problems, disability support and more. WHERE:Gunnedah Town Hall152 Conadilly Street,Gunnedah NSW WHEN:Tuesday 4 June 201910.00am - 3.00pm View the Bring Your Bills & Community Expo…

RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAHMonday 10 June 2019Collection will be on Tuesday 11 June 2019.Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday. RECYCLING COLLECTION - CURLEWISMonday 10 June 2019Collection will be on Wednesday 12 June 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 Recycling collection over the long weekend…

13 May 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council has committed to supporting staff through vocational education, with 26 employees currently enrolled in trainee and apprenticeship courses, and a further 10 in other certificate-based courses. The Council employees are enrolled in metal fabrication, plant construction, plant maintenance, and business administration courses through Gunnedah TAFE. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said combining on-the-job training and study towards a nationally recognised qualification was an important step for Council in staff…

14 May 2019 D. J. Blackmore is saddling her passion for the pen. From the Newcastle coal seam to the Hunter River, brigalow scrub to the Koala Capital, D. J. Blackmore is seeding a field in her love of the land and this nation, and what’s more, is calling Gunnedah the setting for her next novel. She debuted with historical romantic suspense ‘Charter to Redemption’ when Newcastle took its first breaths as a penal colony.…

14 May 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council invites you to participate in a short survey to gather your opinion about the saleyard, and the economic benefits it brings to the regional economy. Results from the survey will help inform future planning and strategy for the region and its assets. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and will assist the Council in improving their services and offerings. All information collected is confidential, the analysis and…