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Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for Council's Rural Roads Working Group. The Rural Roads Working Group is an advisory body of Council established to be responsive to our community’s needs. The effectiveness of the working group depends upon community support. Councillor Robert Hoddle, Councillor Rob Hooke and Councillor Juliana McAthur will represent Council in the working group, and Councillor Ann Luke will be the alternate. The group will also include up to nine…
24 July 2025 Trinket the Robot, and his friends, are on their way to Gunnedah. Based on the tale of Pinocchio, Trinket the Robot is a lively, funny, interactive solo show by Little Wing Puppets that explores the complexity of emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings. The Civic Theatre will play host to Trinket, his inventor Dr Doovalacky, and his assistant, a green caterpillar named Gizmo, on Monday, 4 August at…
21 July 2025
July Council meeting briefs
21 July, 2025 Council to join Namoi Water Gunnedah Shire Council has endorsed a move to join Namoi Water. Councillor Robert Hoddle will be the delegate for Namoi Water, and Councillor Juliana McArthur will be the alternate delegate. Proposed road name on public exhibition The proposed name of a new road on Stock Road will go on public exhibition for 28 days. Council supported the proposal to call the road at 243-261 Stock Road “Wotton…
14 July 2025
Explore new worlds through Flickerfest
14 July 2025 Film lovers are in for a treat as the nation’s largest Australian and international short film festival makes its way to Gunnedah. Flickerfest is returning to The Civic Theatre on Sunday, 3 August to deliver the best in shorts from Australia and around the world, carefully selected from more than 3,500 entries. Now in its 34th year, Flickerfest is Australia’s only Academy Qualifying and BAFTA Recognised Short Film Festival, inspiring filmmakers to…
02 July 2025
Concrete causeways to reduce delays
2 July 2025 An unsealed gravel causeway on Kamilaroi Road will be upgraded to a concrete causeway over the next two months. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said the upgrade would help to solve the ongoing issue of delays for road users during weather events. “The new concrete causeway will be more resistant to wash-out and reduce the need for repeated reconstruction following extreme weather,” he said. “This will mean road users…
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 Construction is now underway on the highly anticipated third stage of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary, which will bring eco-tourism accommodation options and opportunities to learn more about one of Australia’s most beloved native species. Gunnedah Shire Council received $8 million from the NSW Government to construct five safari-style tents, 14 powered sites, picnic areas, caretaker and volunteer accommodation, and bush tucker garden, which will aim to draw more tourists to the…
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 Gunnedah has opened the gate to a new era of livestock sales, with Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty opening the $27.4 million upgrade of one of the state’s top cattle selling centres. The Gunnedah Regional Saleyards redevelopment received $23,708,927 from the NSW Government with Gunnedah Shire Council contributing $3,750,833. The saleyard generates more than $120 million in value annually from about 100,000 head of cattle sold. The upgrades…
20 June 2025
NAIDOC Unity Street March Road Closure
On Monday, 30 June, from 6am to 12pm, Conadilly Street will be closed for the NAIDOC Unity Street March between Abbott Street and just past Chandos Street. Parts of Abbott and Chandos streets will be included in the closure. Signage for detours will be in place. Businesses along the route are advised to ensure their vehicles are not on the street, and parents and carers are urged to make sure they take into account the…
19 June, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council has adopted final Master Plans for the Gunnedah Showground and Riverine Precincts following extensive community engagement. The Master Plans provide a clear vision for the future development and ongoing operation of the Gunnedah Showground and the Riverside Precinct, which includes Donnelly Fields, Namoi Fields and the Woolshed Reserve. Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Colleen Fuller said the Master Plans were informed by research, site investigations and strong community input. “These…
19 June 2025
Key Council documents adopted
19 June, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council’s key documents to guide the way forward for Council in the next few financial years have been adopted. At the June Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed the 2017-2019 Community Strategic Plan, the 2025/26-2028/29 Delivery Program, the Operational Plan 2025/26 and the Fees and Charges 2025/26. Council also endorsed the adoption of the Special Rate Variation as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The documents had been…
