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,…

5 July, 2024 Council is seeking local donations for the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The fund is an initiative of our local community and provides an opportunity for our local youth to succeed in their tertiary education by encouraging students to embark on a journey of lifelong learning by financially supporting those moving on to pursue tertiary studies. Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 and has assisted hundreds of local students over the…

4 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire is joining the celebrations of NAIDOC Week with the opening of the popular NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition 2024 on Friday, 5 July. This exhibition is an eclectic collection of community works reflecting on the week that celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. Cultural Precinct Team Leader Danny…

There is currently a concept plan under development for the Gunnedah Youth Space. The purpose of the plan is to create a long-term plan or vision for the skate park area. The plan will be completed by an external consultant and will involve engagement with community members to get input into what could be included in the design. Members of the community are invited to the first consultation workshop which will be held at the…

25 June, 2024 Mid-year school holidays are on the horizon, and another action-packed Gunnedah Shire Council School Holiday Program will offer plenty of activities to keep students happy. Holiday favourites are back, with the guys from Totem Skateboarding holding a free learn to skate beginner class and a mentoring skate session with professional skaters, both for ages six years and up. This is always a popular activity and bookings are essential! Gunnedah Shire Library will…