21 March 2019 In November 2018, Council adopted a number of advocacy priorities being a new hospital, increased police numbers, additional phone towers to eliminate black spots, TAFE redevelopment and reinstatement of apprentice courses, road funding and a processing precinct. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey is ecstatic with the progress that has been made, most notably with the commitment made by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, and supported by all other major candidates, to the…

Nominations are invited from interested members of the community for the following positions on Council’s Business Partner Program Working Group. - A maximum of three members from the community. Inclusion of community members is at the discretion of the Council. Community representatives must be a resident of the Shire and desirably have a background in business management. Nominations are to be submitted on the Nomination Form which may be obtained from Council’s Customer Service Counter,…

15 March 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council in conjunction with Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner is hosting a free Visual Merchandising Workshop in Gunnedah, with Retail Revamp specialist Carol Bagaric. Carol delivers motivational and inspirational workshop sessions for independent retail store operators. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle encourages local business owners and staff to attend the session to enhance their display skills. “The workshop will give people cost-effective tips and tricks…

7 March 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging people to do the right thing when it comes to parking around the Shire’s schools. Council Rangers have been distributing information leaflets about road rules and parking around schools in a campaign to remind parents and carers of their responsibilities in school zones. “This is about increasing awareness of the road rules, and making sure our kids get to and from school safely,” Council’s Manager Building and…

5 March 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program supports a diverse and culturally rich Gunnedah through community driven projects, initiatives and events that increase the profile of and participation in arts and culture. Last year saw the introduction of the inaugural funding round, with grants allocated to numerous not-for-profit arts and cultural groups in the Shire, and upon its success, Gunnedah Shire Council is pleased to announce the 2019 Arts and Cultural…

25 February 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council will be completing bitumen works in the Gunnedah urban area at the following locations: STREET FROM TO Hunter Street View Street Marquis Stret Baxter Street Apex Drive Goodwin Road Davis Ave Walter Rodd Street Baxter Street Little Barber Street Osric Street Henry Street Tempest Street Conadilly Street Barber Street Railway Avenue New Street Chandos Street Merrigula Street Mullaley   Nombi Street Mullaley   Wondabah Street Mullaley   Grover Street Mullaley…

20 February 2019 Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said as the drought continues to devastate the region, he invites the community to gather in prayer. “As not just our Shire, but communities throughout Australia, continue to be in the grip of this horrendous prolonged drought, we ask the community to join us in praying for rain and for those whose livelihoods are impacted by this,” Cr Chaffey said. “Many of our own are struggling with…

Held during March each year, the Weeks of Speed Festival is a unique programme of heart-thumping speed and speed-related activities and great family friendly entertainment. Organisers plan new events each year and in 2019 the Weeks of Speed programme bursts into action on Sunday March 3 and will continue each weekend thereafter, finishing on Sunday March 24, 2019. Download the Weeks of Speed Programme 2019, see what’s on and head to Gunnedah for some great…

15 February 2019 Thursday, 14 February 2019 marked the 60 year anniversary of the dedication to the war memorial on the original pool complex. Gunnedah Shire Council hosted a formal opening and plaque unveiling with special guests to mark the occasion and declare the complex officially open. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson AO and Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey unveiled the plaque.

Local seniors across the Gunnedah Shire are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, impart their skills, and have fun in the lead up to the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival. With the theme ‘Love your Life’, the festival celebrates older people in the community and encourages them to live active and connected lives. The 2019 NSW Seniors Festival will be held from Wednesday 13 February - Sunday 24 February. Find out what's happening in…