22 September, 2022 Five Gunnedah Shire businesses have had funding approved for new projects or initiatives through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. Council this week supported the Business Partner Program Advisory Group’s recommendation to award a total of $10,750 which will be distributed in coming weeks. Business Partner Program Advisory Group chair Cr Ann Luke said the program had a strong history of helping make things happen for local businesses. “This is a wonderful…

September 20, 2022 As Year 12 students finish their final days of school, Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for people to put their hands up to register interest for the 2023 Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund Working Group chairman and Mayor Jamie Chaffey said expressions of interest for the Community Scholarship Fund have now opened. “This wonderful initiative has become a Gunnedah tradition,” Cr Chaffey said. “Over the years, it has helped…

19 September 2022 Gunnedah Shire has welcomed 15 new citizens at a citizenship ceremony as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations. The conferees from eight countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Ireland, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Philippines, Pakistan and the Netherlands, became Australian citizens at a ceremony at the Civic Theatre on Saturday. This year marks the 21st anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Councillor Jamie Chaffey said Australian Citizenship Day was an opportunity for all Australians…

September 7, 2022 Gunnedah Shire’s cats and dogs will now travel in greater safety and comfort, thanks to Council’s new specialised animal control vehicles. The new vehicles for Council’s Regulatory Services feature a custom body that complies with contemporary animal welfare standards and legislation, and seized companion animals can now be transported in well-ventilated compartments, separating them safely and protecting them from the extremes of weather. The vehicles also include a pull-out ramp so dogs…

September 2, 2022 Snow White gets a whole new spin when an interactive, educational and fun performance for children comes to The Civic in September. Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes, by A. J. Bailey will be performed at The Civic at 10.30am on Tuesday, September 20. The show, aimed at children from three to 11 years, has been designed to help keep Aussie kids fit and healthy. “This interactive production encourages kids to…

September 1, 2022 The doors will open on a powerful mother and daughter exhibition at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday at 6pm. Bulaarr Dhigaraa is a collective of works that reflect the creative journeys of Tess Reading and Jodie Herden as they explore intrinsic connections to country, and their unwavering connection as mother and daughter. The exhibition showcases various mediums including paint, found objects, photography, digital media and ceramics and will also include…

August 26, 2022 Reconciliation Action Plan Gunnedah Shire Council has endorsed the Terms of Reference for the Gunnedah Shire Council Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group. The newly formed working group seeks to identify issues and topics of importance surrounding the development and implementation of a Reconciliation Action Plan to be adopted by Council. The objective of the RAP Working Group is to make recommendations and agree on actions to be taken by Council in…

August 25, 2022 Five Gunnedah Shire Council policies are on public exhibition following the August ordinary Council meeting. The following policies will be open to public comment until Friday, 23 September 2022: the draft Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy; the draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy; the draft Investment Policy; and the draft Leasing and Licensing Council-owned and Managed Land and Property Policy. The draft updated Code of Meeting Practice is also on public exhibition…

A final report of the Community Resilience Program has detailed how the program helped Gunnedah Shire weather difficult times. The Gunnedah Shire Council Community Resilience Program won the Local Government award in the NSW 2020 Resilient Australia Awards. “This wonderful recognition of the combined efforts of Council and our community showcased the efforts taken over a very challenging time to strengthen our Shire into the future,” the Community Resilience Program Final Report notes. The report…

August 23, 2022 A contract has been awarded for construction of Stage 2 of the new Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary. The successful tenderer, David Payne Constructions, is expected to finalise designs before beginning construction later this year. Gunnedah Shire Council voted at its July meeting to renew its commitment to the koala sanctuary despite a funding shortfall caused by skyrocketing supply and labour costs following the COVID-19 pandemic. Council agreed to seek additional grant funding to…