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25 September 2026
Nominate your mate: Nominations open for Australia Day Awards 2027
25 September, 2026 It’s time to 'nominate your mate’ for Gunnedah Shire’s Australia Day Awards 2027. Help us celebrate the achievements and contributions of our community members in the past 12 months and give a local legend the recognition they deserve by nominating them in one of 12 categories: • Citizen of the Year (21 and over) • Young Person Achievement Award (20 and under) • Ossie & Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year…
24 September 2026
September 2026 Council meeting briefs
24 September 2026 Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor Cr Colleen Fuller OAM has been re-elected as Mayor and Cr Robert Hooke has been elected as Deputy Mayor in a Council election conducted using open voting (show of hands). This method enabled the participation Councillor Newell, who was attending the meeting via audio-visual link. Cr Fuller was elected for a two-year term in line with the Local Government Act 1993, which also requires mayoral elections…
24 September 2026
Public notice - Presentation of Financial Statements 2025-26
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Gunnedah Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 21 October, 2026 will include the presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s…
21 September 2026
Blooming good fun in store for spring school holidays
21 September, 2026 Adventure, creativity and hands-on fun are on the agenda these spring school holidays as Gunnedah Shire Council rolls out interactive activities. The holidays will kick off with the Gunnedah Shire Library team at the Curlewis Community Hall on Monday, 28 September at 2pm, and continue at the Library with free Singalong & Storytime and Book Buddies sessions across the two weeks. Come along and make cardboard caterpillars, busy bees, woolly sheep or…
18 September 2026
Shire’s small businesses invited to connect, learn, grow
18 September, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council and Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry are partnering to bring an exciting line-up of free events to the Shire for NSW Small Business Month. Council’s Engagement and Growth Lead Hannah Taylor said the targeted events were aimed at supporting networking, resilience, and growth for local businesses. “Small Business Month provides an opportunity to pause, recognise and celebrate the crucial role local businesses play in our economy…
16 September 2026
Memorial exhibition to celebrate male form in honour of local artist
16 September, 2026 Artists are invited to submit works for a men’s exhibition in memory of the late Alexander Bayliss. Mr Bayliss worked at Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct for many years and was an animation artist in his own right before his unexpected death in April. The theme of the exhibition at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery is Alex’s art speciality – the male form. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Economy and Growth Susan…
11 September 2026
Action Plan paves way forward in reconciliation journey
11 September, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council has developed its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its reconciliation journey. Council’s Director Community and Planning and RAP Executive Champion, Andrew Johns, said the RAP was an operational document that articulated a clear set of actions to guide elected representatives and staff, as we continue to champion our community as safe, welcoming, respectful, and culturally inclusive for all. “Recognising that…
08 September 2026
Citizenship ceremonies mark milestone for new Australians
8 September, 2026 Seven* Gunnedah Shire residents now officially call Australia home. Alvaro Augusto Diaz Guerra, Dibanhi Guadalupe Marsh, Juliet Matias Woodward, Karun and Kody Pun, and Ashleigh Foster recently participated in citizenship ceremonies and Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM said she was delighted they had chosen both Australia and Gunnedah as their homes. “Citizenship ceremonies are a very special part of my role at Gunnedah Shire Council, and it is a privilege to…
08 September 2026
Upcoming essential works - Clifton Road, Rushes Creek Bridge
As part of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)Council will carry out an extensive program of bridge maintenance and road and causeway repair works across the Gunnedah local government area in the coming months. Works are scheduled to start at approximately 8am on Monday, 21 September 2026, and continue until Monday, 26 October, 2026*. These essential works will be carried out at the following locations – • Rushes Creek Bridge: 21-28 September • Clifton Road -…
8 September, 2026 Local students with their sights set on the future can now apply for the 2027 round of the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The community-fuelled fund is for all local students under the age of 25 who are seeking to further their education or training at a university, TAFE, or an accredited training organisation, and meet the eligibility criteria. Scholarship Fund Working Group Chair Councillor Linda Newell said the initiative provided a great…
