23 July, 2024 Following Gunnedah Shire Council’s Ordinary Meeting held Wednesday 17 July, draft Master Plans for four much-loved sporting and community precincts being the Riverine Precinct (including Donnelly and Namoi Playing Fields and Woolshed Reserve), Gunnedah Showground, Kitchener Park and Wolseley Park are now on public exhibition. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said after the meeting last week the Master Plans provided Council with direction for these important open spaces. “Following the adoption of…

22 July, 2024 Two Gunnedah Shire groups have been successful in their applications for funding under Gunnedah Shire Council’s Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants. The Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants support the work of local not-for-profit, charitable arts and cultural-focused groups and organisations. Councillors Kate McGrath, Murray O’Keefe and Rob Hooke were endorsed to assess the 2024-2025 applications. Cr Hooke said the program was important in supporting the arts and cultural…

19 July, 2024  The Gunnedah Shire Local Housing Strategy was adopted by Gunnedah Shire Council in June 2023 and updated in May 2024 to align with the New England North West Regional Plan 2041. The Strategy helps to guide future residential growth in the Shire, facilitate an increase in the supply of innovative and affordable housing options and provide clear guidance for Council in providing sustainable housing options. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the…

17 July, 2024 They’re short, they’re sharp, they’re thought-provoking, ground-breaking and wildly entertaining – the best short films of Flickerfest are coming to Gunnedah over two nights in July and August. Flickerfest is the International Short Film Festival launched at Sydney’s Bondi Beach every year, and Gunnedah is lucky enough to be part of the festival’s touring schedule. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economy & Growth Susan Frater said Flickerfest offered a roller-coaster ride of emotions…

Gunnedah Shire Council has commenced a water meter replacement program following the identification of issues with some of the smart water meters rolled out in late 2019. Some of the smart meters have been found to be returning low or zero reads, which means some residents may have been undercharged for their actual water consumption. There are no incidences of over‐charging caused by the issue. Council has been provided with replacement meters by the supplier…

10 July, 2024 Animal Welfare League NSW will offer a number of free veterinary services in Gunnedah on Saturday, 27 July. The Animal Welfare League will be offering the following free services:• Free health checks for dogs and cats• Free microchipping for dogs and cats• Free dog C3 vaccinations• Limited free cat F3 vaccinations (kittens will be prioritised and adults will be vaccinated at the vet’s discretion due to a shortage in F3 vaccines). The…

8 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council has endorsed the retention of Alcohol-Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas declarations in the Gunnedah Central Business District for a further four years under the NSW Local Government Act 1993. Chair of the Gunnedah Shire Crime Prevention Working Group Cr Colleen Fuller has welcomed the retention of the declarations which have been in place in Gunnedah for more than 18 years. “These declarations have successfully supported a broad array…

8 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Access Working Group and community members staged an awareness raising event in Conadilly Street on Sunday, 7 July to highlight the issue of inappropriate use of designated access parking bays in the Gunnedah CBD. The Access Working Group works to support the delivery of the Shire's DisABILITY Inclusion Action Plan and strengthen Council's commitment to being access champions. Wheelchairs were parked in non-designated parking bays outside Gunnedah Town Hall,…