4 December, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference. The Library won the annual Innovations in Library Services Award for its intergenerational Make It! program, which aims to make useful items by reusing and recycling every day materials. Gunnedah Shire Librarian Christiane Birkett said the staff were thrilled to be recognised for the imaginative program launched in 2023. “I was dumfounded. I just…

4 December, 2025 Restoration work on Gunnedah Shire’s award-winning Rainbow Serpent Water Feature will begin in the new year, thanks to a State Government grant. Gunnedah Shire Council has been successful in its application under the Office of Responsible Gambling Club Grants Category 3 Fund (Arts & Culture) for the refurbishment of the cultural icon at the entrance to The Cultural Precinct. The grant will contribute $50,640 to the project and Council will provide matching…

25 November, 2025 Ending Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls is the focus of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2025. In honour of the annual campaign, which starts today, Gunnedah Shire Council, in partnership with Gunnedah Family Support and Gunnedah Salvation Army, is hosting a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, 10 December. The 16 Days of Activism, led by UN Women, runs from International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on…

24 November, 2025 Draft code of meeting practice Council’s draft Code of Meeting Practice is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, and the public have 42 days to make a submission. The draft contains a number of proposed changes in response to the Office of Local Government’s (OLG) new Model Code of Meeting Practice, which must be adopted by all NSW councils by 1 January, 2026. Key changes include mandatory public forum…

20 November, 2025 Gunnedah Shire residents are warmly invited to attend the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree on Friday, 28 November in Brock’s Court. The lighting of the Shire’s Christmas tree marks the beginning of the festive season and is an opportunity for residents to come together as a community. From 7pm, there will be a free barbecue and live music from The Uke-Alypts and the Gunnedah Conservatorium. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller will…

12 November, 2025 It’s time to light up the Gunnedah Shire for the festive season. Council’s annual Christmas Lights Competition is now open, and judges will be on the look-out for creativity and flair. There are six categories, including the much-touted title of Santa Street, taken out by Hinton Drive in 2024. Categories: Best Decorated House – Winner $200 Gunny Money Card Best Farm Gate or Paddock Display – Winner $200 Gunny Money Card Best…

7 November, 2025 The Civic Theatre is temporarily closing from 10-22 November for major technical upgrades. The $207,000 capital works will include the replacement of the cinema’s projector, screen, and audio system, which will significantly enhance picture and sound quality, ensuring an improved experience for audiences, and community and visiting events, such as live theatre and entertainment. Gunnedah Cultural Precinct Team Leader Danny Hankinson said the current lamp-based projector was more than 10 years old…

30 October, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council is celebrating a successful collaboration with the University of Sydney’s Institute of Agriculture to mark the 80th anniversary of the Gabo wheat variety. Last week, Council and the University hosted a successful field day at Gabo farm and the release of The Story of Gabo, written by Professors Lindsey O’Brien and Peter Sharp. The book was launched by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New…

27 October, 2025 Gunnedah Shire families in need are the focus of the Gunnedah Shire Community Christmas Tree Toy Appeal launching today. Gunnedah Shire Council is partnering with the Gunnedah Salvation Army for the annual initiative, which calls on community members to donate gifts to those in need over Christmas. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller said with living expenses still on the rise, it was becoming more and more difficult for families to celebrate Christmas…