26 February 2018 The Gunnedah Printmakers’ will star alongside renowned Sydney-based printmakers Bernhardine Mueller and Margaret Vickers at an upcoming art exhibition: Arctic Inspirations and more. Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery will showcase the collaborative exhibition from 9 March until 8 April. Bernhardine Mueller has conducted numerous workshops in Gunnedah and has developed quite the following through her contemporary printmaking practices. Arctic Inspirations and more is a chance for Mueller and Vickers to express their…

26 February 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council resolved to remain a member of Namoi Unlimited at the Ordinary Council Meeting last Wednesday night. Gunnedah Shire Council has participated as a major contributor of a pilot Joint Organisation of Councils, initially called Namoi JO, and now named Namoi Unlimited. This pilot group has worked together leading up to and since the introduction of legislation enabling Joint Organisations. The current membership of Namoi Unlimited includes Gunnedah Shire Council,…

22 February 2018 Photographer and performer William Yang is one of Australia’s most celebrated independent artists and will share his poignant story with Gunnedah in ‘The Story Only I Can Tell’ on March 7. ‘The Story Only I Can Tell’ tells the unique story of William’s life. His family migrated from China to Australia more than 100 years ago and subsequent generations adapted to western culture. Yang grew up in North Queensland on a tobacco…

22 February 2018 The community’s key safety priorities are at the forefront as Gunnedah Shire Council places its recently reviewed Crime Prevention Plan on public exhibition. Councillors were presented with the draft Plan (2018-2022) at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting and endorsed to place the plan on exhibition for the next 28 days, to allow the community an opportunity to review the document and provide comment. Crime Prevention Working Group Chair Colleen Fuller said in…

22 February 2018 Mr Des O'Callaghan visited Gunnedah Shire Council on Wednesday, 21 February 2018 to thank Councillors for their support in aiding his fundraising efforts for The Long Ride motorcycle event in 2017, supporting Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia. Council resolved to support the cause with a $500 donation in June last year. Mr O'Callaghan provided Council with a certificate of appreciation and a flag from the event. Background: The first Long Ride was introduced in…

15 February 2018 More than 30 local producers and interested parties gathered at Gunnible Pastoral Co on Wednesday to discuss opportunities around growing citrus in the region at a Citrus Field Day. Hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council, in conjunction with NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), the Field Day saw industry experts, packers and buyers impart their knowledge on growing citrus commercially, including orchard set up, maintenance and selecting the right citrus variety for…

Gunnedah hosted the NSW Trade Commissioner to Shanghai and Northern China, Tony Zhang on Monday, as part of a regional tour to discuss trade and investment options with members of the local business communities.Mr Zhang made a presentation on the opportunities in China and the activities of NSW Trade and Investment. “Mr Zhang gave insight into how his team works in China and the services they provide to businesses seeking Chinese investment, or those wishing…

Gunnedah Shire Council in conjunction with NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) will be hosting a Citrus Field Day in Gunnedah on Wednesday, February 14. NSW DPI senior staff members, Dr Fay Haynes, Senior Project Officer International Engagement Unit; Andrew Creek, Citrus Development Officer; Steve Falivene, Citrus Development Officer; and David Monks, Research Horticulturalist, will make presentations in their fields of expertise at the information session. Director Planning and Environmental Services Andrew Johns said…

Australia Day 2018 celebrations kicked off with a Church Service and Citizenship Ceremony under the gum trees on Donnelly Fields. The famous Raft and Craft Race followed, which has become an iconic part of Australia Day in Gunnedah. Race goers launched their crafts or rafts of choice at Cushan’s Reserve and paddle, float or bob their way to Cohen’s Bridge. Rafts are often made from trampolines, 44 drums and floaties, and this year there was…

31 January 2018 Twenty two local young people in Gunnedah looking to pursue tertiary studies have received a helping hand from the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. More than $22,000 was distributed to 22 local young people undertaking tertiary studies in 2018 at a ceremony at The Civic on Tuesday afternoon. Special guests at the ceremony included Dr Grahame Deane and former scholarship recipient Aylish Flannery, who explained the importance of community support and “giving back…