19 January, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council will invest in significant solar projects for key community infrastructure, thanks to $439,815 in Australian Government funding. One of 66 local governments across Australia selected for the Community Energy Upgrades Fund program, Council will match the funding to support projects at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex, Gunnedah Sewerage Treatment Plan and Number 8 Bore on Orange Grove Road. As part of a national initiative to improve energy efficiency and…

15 January, 2026 Connection and creative expression are at the heart of Gunnedah Shire’s first exhibition for 2026. ‘Ageing to Create’ will open on Friday, 13 February and showcase the works of seniors aged 58 to 98 who attended GoCo’s Monday and Friday Social Support Groups in 2025. The vibrant collection of artworks includes a wide range of mediums, such as macramé, painting, paper-mâché, and other hands-on crafting techniques. GoCo’s Executive Manager Bruce Mercer said…

The outdoor pool (50m pool) will be closed to the general public for swimming carnivals on the following dates: Thursday, 5 February, 9am-3pm Friday, 6 February, 8am-3pm (indoor pool 9.30am-2.30pm) Tuesday, 10 February, 9am-3pm Thursday, 12 February, 9am-2pm Friday, 13 February, 9am-3pm Thursday, 19 February, 8am-2pm Friday, 20 February, 9:15am-2:45pm   The indoor pool, splash pool and kiosk will still be accessible on these dates.

7 January, 2026 Textiles were given a new life in the 2025 Waste Into Art. Artists, students and community groups were invited to create unique works of art from waste products and items for the community exhibition, which opened on Friday, 12 December. Council hosts the triennial competition in partnership with Northern Inland Regional Waste to promote the reduction of waste. Congratulations to all the winners: Early Childhood/Preschool - The Sparkly Lady by the Bigibila…

20 January, 2026 Level 1 Water Restrictions remain in place in Gunnedah and Curlewis. The 10-day average water consumption for the Gunnedah and Curlewis water supply has exceeded 10ML per day, which means that Level 1 Water Restrictions will be imposed as per Council’s Drought Management Plan. Under this level of restriction, the impact on residences and their gardens is relatively minor as the focus is on general awareness of water consumption in the community,…

16 December, 2025 Six motions Gunnedah Shire Council put forward to the Local Government NSW 2025 Annual Conference have been supported. Mayor Colleen Fuller and Deputy Mayor Kate McGrath attended the conference in Sydney in late November and met with other councillors to share ideas and discuss issues. The conference, held over three days, included presentations from Hon Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW before it moved into conference business, including consideration, and voting on…

15 December, 2025 Policy Review – Risk Management Policy Two Council policies are on public exhibition for 28 days: Risk Management Policy Revised Permanent Road Closures An updated Risk Management Policy has been developed in line with recommendations from a review of Council’s risk management framework and Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee (ARIC) recommendations. The draft Policy was considered by the ARIC at a meeting on 2 December 2025 in line with the Guidelines for…

12 December, 2025 Two delegates from Gunnedah Shire Council’s Sister Cities and Friendly Relationships Working Group joined our Sister City of Kolomotu'a, Tonga in early November to celebrate 150 years of the nation’s constitution. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller and Working Group Chair Cr Robert Hoddle visited Kolomotu'a for the festivities at the invitation of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and paid all their own travel and accommodation costs. Tonga’s Constitution was inspired by the…