15 May, 2024  Gunnedah Shire Council wishes to advise residents that due to the reduction in night and daytime temperatures, this year’s urban reseal program will not be completed. Works will recommence in October/November 2024, when temperatures increase again. Council has previously notified affected residents of imminent reseal works via a letter drop and apologizes for any inconvenience. To date, the pre reseal maintenance and reseal works program has been successful in ensuring a better…

May 1, 2024 Artists across Gunnedah Shire are being called on to get creative ahead of NAIDOC Week 2024. Held across Australia from 7-14 July, 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is “Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud!” and artists are invited to create an artwork – whether it is sculpture, painting or another form of art…

May 1, 2024 Arts and cultural groups are invited to apply for a grant under the Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants Program. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said the Section 356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants Program “assists in the delivery of existing and new projects or initiatives that strengthen cultural identity and connection to place”. “The program has been operating for seven years and in that time has…

April 24, 2024 Most people will undertake decluttering or clean out activities within their home at some point. However, when wanting to throw away unwanted items, it is important to stop and consider whether these items could be a valuable resource before opting to dispose of these items to landfill. The total waste generation rate in New South Wales has increased by 17% since 2015, with the state generating 21.9 million tonnes of waste material…

April 19, 2024 What is your vision for the street trees of Gunnedah Shire over the next 20 years? Gunnedah Shire Council is updating its Street Tree Strategy, a strategy that will help grow a green and leafy future for Gunnedah Shire. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said an important part of the strategy was seeking the views of the community. Street trees help shape the identity of any region,” Mr Bartlett…

April 18,2024 Three businesses have joined the list of organisations that have benefitted from Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. This innovative program invites Gunnedah Shire businesses and organisations to apply for funding towards a project that will expand their business, or an initiative that will benefit the local economy through increased employment or innovative opportunities. Business Partner Program Advisory Group Chair Cr Colleen Fuller said the program helped businesses take the next step. “It…