Gunnedah’s Vibrant Precincts Project was officially opened by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson on Friday. Gunnedah Shire Council was one of 20 Local Government Areas to receive funding from the NSW Department of Industry as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Development Framework – Future Towns Project. The Gunnedah Vibrant Precincts Project was formed with calls on the community to collaborate in projects of activation, and street art and murals to bring vibrancy, action and…

Gunnedah residents now have two FREE services for the disposal of household chemicals and problem waste. A Chemical CleanOut Event will be held on Friday 10 November, from 9am – 4pm at the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility for household chemicals. Certain problem waste items are able to be dropped off all year round! Please view the Gunnedah Household Chemical Cleanout - Waste Matters Poster for more information.  

Gunnedah Shire Council and local residents shared the reuse and recycle message at Council’s mega garage sale on Saturday. More than 30 stalls registered for the local event and to be a part of the national Garage Sale Trail – a nationwide waste management campaign. “This is the third year Council has participated in the Garage Sale Trail in conjunction with Northern Inland Regional Waste (NIRW) and it is growing every year,” Gunnedah Shire Council…

GoCo Community Care and Gunnedah Gymnastics Centre have joined forces to present Young Access Gymnastics. The joint initiative is a supported gymnastics class for children and young adults living with a disability. “This is a great opportunity for children and youth who have a disability, or need some support in honing gross motor skills to come along and try gymnastics in a supported environment,” GoCo Community Hub Co-ordinator Kate Mackley said. “This program is aimed…

The Gunnedah Shire continues to mark its contribution to the state-wide soil collection for the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project. The Gunnedah Shire Council Anzac Working Group has selected 31 October, 2017 as the date for the soil collection across the Gunnedah Shire given its significance in Australian history, being the centenary of the Battle of Beersheeba. Many of the members of the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments that were part of the famous charge…

The countdown is on for Gunnedah Shire Council’s mega garage sale this Saturday. Council has joined the national Garage Sale Trail and is hosting an event for all community members to join as stallholders or shop for treasures on Saturday, 21 October at the Gunnedah Showground from 9am-2pm. “The idea behind the trail is to support reuse as the best option for people’s unwanted items so they don’t end up in landfill,” Gunnedah Shire Council’s…

Long-serving Councillor, the late Hans Allgayer, was recognised with a road named in his honour at an unveiling on site today. Allgayer Drive connects the existing Torrens and Mathias roads in an industrial subdivision, owned by Mackellar Excavations. The tribute was unveiled on site by Gunnedah Shire Councillor Owen Hasler and Jo Allgayer. Mr Allgayer served the community on Gunnedah Shire Council for 15 years and sadly passed away in Gunnedah in late August 2015.…

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) has announced the 27 batonbearers who will carry the Queen’s Baton through Gunnedah during the 100-day countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). From youngsters to some of Australia’s most accomplished legends, the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) recognises the achievements and aspirations of Australians from all walks of life. Inspirational cultural contributor and staunch community woman Margaret Amos is a feature batonbearer announced for Gunnedah.…

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will descend on Gunnedah as a zombie walk comes to life for the ‘Night of the Walking Dead’. Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging the community to dress up in their spookiest and funniest Halloween costumes to participate in the family-friendly, ‘Night of the Walking Dead’ march on Saturday, October 28. Participants are asked to bring a gold coin donation, with all proceeds donated to Can Assist. “Night of the Walking Dead…

Preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Bank AgQuip field days has commenced with the announcement of next year's dates - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 21, 22, 23 August. Australia’s largest primary industry field days, Commonwealth Bank AgQuip will be celebrating its 46th anniversary next year – the famous field day is held in Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia. The largest agricultural event in the South Pacific is expected to showcase over 3,000 companies, over 32 hectares of…