27 August, 2026 Artists’ relationships with natural and urban environments are at the core of a new printmaking exhibition coming to the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday, 11 September. Open Bite Printmakers are behind the new showcase, Reimagining the Landscape, featuring etching, monoprint, photopolymer, linocut, woodblock, collagraph and screen printing. The Sydney-based printmaking collective of artists have worked together for more than 30 years and exhibit regularly in Sydney and regional areas. They…

26 September, 2026 More community-based organisations and registered charities can now apply for funding under Gunnedah Shire Council’s newly revised 2026-2027 Small Grants Program. The program, under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is open, and eligible groups are invited to apply. Key changes under the new program include:   • A stipulation that applicants must be not-for-profit, incorporated and community-based organisations or registered charities that are local, or provide a service…

18 August, 2026 Proposed support for Swimming Gunnedah Debutante Ball A resolution to financially support the Swimming Gunnedah 2026 Debutante Ball is on public exhibition for 28 days. The resolution to reimburse $500 in Cultural Precinct fees for the event can be viewed at Council’s office at 63 Elgin Street and online at www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au. Submissions should be received no later than 5pm on Friday, 11 September, 2026. Proposed contribution to 2026 Local Business Awards, Small…

14 August, 2026 The Civic Theatre Gunnedah is gearing up for two dynamic live performances in August and September. Golden will set the stage for an afternoon of Hollywood and Broadway’s most-loved soundtracks on Saturday, 29 August. The live music performance is a celebration of contemporary music golden hits from the award-winning creators of Christmas Actually and There’s Something About Music, starring superstar vocalists Luke Kennedy (Swing On This, The Voice Australia) and Irena Lysiuk…

6 August, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is celebrating the important work councils do every day and recognising the people who deliver the services our community relies on in NSW Local Government Week (3-9 August). Gunnedah Shire Council is one of 128 local councils in NSW and employs a full-time equivalent of more than 200 staff, manages a budget of more than $69 million and is responsible for major projects including the Koala Sanctuary, Gunnedah Memorial…

21 July, 2026 The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected thanks to significant technology upgrades in the village halls. Gunnedah Shire Council and Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), funded the supply and install of laser projectors and 100” motorised screens in both halls, improving digital capabilities for the various user groups. Director Community and Development Andrew Johns said the investment of…

21 July 2026 Luminosity Youth Summit 2026 Council’s Youth Working Group Chair Councillor Linda Newell and working group member Joanne Biggar will attend the Luminosity Youth Summit on 23 and 24 July. The two-day national forum will feature national and international high-profile presenters and local business leaders who will engage young attendees in keynotes, workshops, presentations, masterclasses and interactive sessions. Cr Newell will assess whether the Youth Summit could be a worthwhile event to take…

17 July, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) to meet directly to discuss the future of the Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) at Gunnedah Hospital to ensure residents receive first-rate health services. Council remains firmly committed to seeing the hospital helipad reinstated as the primary landing site for aeromedical retrievals and has consistently sought a collaborative approach to resolve the issue. Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM said Council's position…