16 October, 2025 Election of Deputy Mayor Councillors have voted to re-elect Cr Kate McGrath as Deputy Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council. Cr McGrath has been re-elected for a term of 12 months after her initial election in September, 2024. 2026 Council meeting schedule The 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting schedule has been endorsed – with meetings starting at 4:30pm – as follows: 18 February, 2026 18 March, 2026 15 April, 2026 20 May, 2026 17…

14 October, 2025 Textiles will take centre stage when Gunnedah’s Waste into Art exhibition goes on show on Friday, 19 December. Artists, students and community groups are invited to create unique works of art from waste products and items for this community exhibition that will run over the Christmas holidays. Gunnedah Shire Council hosts the triennial competition in partnership with Northern Inland Regional Waste to promote the reduction of waste and includes $1000 in Gunny…

13 October, 2025 Gunnedah Shire residents can now nominate outstanding individuals or groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. The annual awards recognise and honour the achievements and contributions of individuals and groups in the past 12 months across the Gunnedah Shire. Award categories: Citizen of the Year (21 and over) Young Citizen of the Year (20 and under) Ossie & Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year Community and Cultural Achievement Max & Mikie…

29 September, 2025 New supervision requirements will kick in for children under 15 at the start of the summer season at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex. When the outdoor pool and splash pool open on Saturday, 4 October, additional conditions of entry will be in place as Council implements the Keep Watch at Public Pools initiative across the rest of the complex. The industry-driven program is administered by Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA…

  When: Saturday, 1 November, 1pm - 4pm Where: Gunnedah Waste Management Facility, 418 Quia Road, Gunnedah You can drop off the following household problem waste free of charge: Garden chemicals Household cleaners Poisons Pool chemicals Motor oils, fluids and fuels Vapes Pharmaceuticals Other household chemicals Please note, only household quantities are accepted (20L or 20kg). For more information, visit www.cleanout.com.au

25 September, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council’s draft strategy planning for the Shire’s employment land needs over the next 20 years is on public exhibition. Council’s Director Community and Development Andrew Johns said the Draft Gunnedah Shire Employment Land Strategy (ELS) provided a comprehensive framework for the utilisation of employment land to support population growth and economic diversification. “The ELS considers local and regional policies, demographics, economic performance, market trends, consultation with the public and private…

24 September, 2025 Rural and Regional Summit Gunnedah Shire Council has resolved to write to the Premier’s Department requesting a Rural and Regional Summit in Gunnedah to include the themes of health, roads, crime, and disaster preparedness. Council will also allocate a budget of $10,000 to cover the scoping of any expenses associated with facilitating the summit should the request be granted. Motions for 2025 Local Government NSW Annual Conference Councillors resolved to submit six…

18 September, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council has launched its 2025-26 round of the Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program, and eligible groups are invited to apply. Since its inception 21 years ago, almost $600,000 has been awarded to initiatives that support the work and interests of, our amazing not-for-profit, charitable, community and sporting groups. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller said the level of funding available under the program was dependent on the project…

18 September, 2025 Six Gunnedah Shire residents will call Australia home after becoming citizens on Australian Citizenship Day. Australian Citizenship Day is celebrated annually on 17 September and is a day for Australians to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship, and the responsibilities and privileges we have as citizens. A ceremony at The Civic was officiated by Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller and Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey. Mayor Fuller welcomed…