February 8, 2021 Flickerfest is on its way to Gunnedah Shire with an exceptional line-up of short films to delight local movie buffs. Flickerfest is Australia’s largest short film competition dedicated to showcasing the very best short films from Australia and around the world; featuring everything from live action to documentaries and animation. Gunnedah’s Civic Cinema is one of 56 theatres premiering the event across Australia, before it travels to 36 international locations. Gunnedah Shire…

February 5, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council received correspondence from Hunter New England Health yesterday to advise they have received a number of expressions of interest from potential operators of the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre. While we welcome this news, Council questions the projected six month timeframe provided by Hunter New England Health in assessing these applications and commencement of a successful operator. The Gunnedah community is in desperate need of doctors and another six months…

February 5, 2021 As Mayor of Gunnedah Shire I am compelled to address the claim by Hunter New England Health (HNEH) of adequate community consultation having been conducted in the development of the Clinical Services Plan (CSP) for the Gunnedah Hospital upgrade. The Gunnedah Community has not been consulted on the development of the CSP and Council strongly refutes Hunter New England Health’s suggestion that anything even approaching adequate community consultation for this project has…

January 28, 2021 Gunnedah Shire has welcomed its newest Australian citizens at the recent Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, held under the gums at Anzac Park. Citizenship ceremonies were held around the country to mark the day, including the ceremony for four new Aussies in Gunnedah. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said it was a privilege to welcome community members Christiaan Wynand Harmse, Maria Jacomina Harmse, Petronella Cornelia Harmse and Juanito Ocray Maquera into…

January 25, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council has announced the recipients of the 2021 Australia Day Awards. Thirteen community members and groups received their awards and certificates of recognition during last night’s Awards Dinner at the Gunnedah Town Hall. Gunnedah Shire Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Australia Day Committee Cr Rob Hooke congratulated the winners for their leadership and service. “I would like to commend both the winners and nominees for going above and beyond…

January 20, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council will celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 with our biennial exhibition at The Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery. Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said the theme for International Women’s Day 2021 was #Choose to Challenge. “We encourage artists, creative collectives, hobbyists, community organisations and schools to participate in a celebration of women in our lives and in our community,” Ms Mackley said. “We are encouraging women to celebrate…

January 20, 2021 The hugely successful Business Partner Program has opened for 2021, offering new and existing businesses a helping hand for new projects. Some of the 12 recipients of the previous round of the program were congratulated by Gunnedah Shire Council today at the Civic. Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke said the last round had been aimed at projects that would grow the economy and create more local…

January 19, 2021 Gunnedah will feature the art of talented Gilgandra duo Judy and Joe Shalhoub in the exhibition Creativity Coupled at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery from February 5. Judy and Joe Shalhoub are a complementary, multidisciplinary couple who work with hot glass, paint, mixed media and more. Joe is a glass artist who makes sculptures, bowls, platters and characters out of this unusual and painstaking medium. His craft has taken him years…

January 18, 2021 Australia Day is fast approaching and Gunnedah Shire residents are invited to a range of community events honouring the 2021 Australia Day theme: ‘Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.’ View the Program here. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Cr Jamie Chaffey said Australia Day was a chance for the community to unite after a challenging year and celebrate our opportunities and achievements. “This year’s theme encourages us to reflect on our nation’s true history of the First…

Gunnedah Shire Council resolved to place on exhibition the Policy – Medical Professionals Accommodation Support. Council urges members of the community with an interest in the policy to review the document which can be viewed here. Written submissions will be received by the undersigned until 4:00pm on 11 February 2021. For further information contact Council’s Customer Service Team on 02 6740 2100. Eric Groth GENERAL MANAGER