Latest News & Media
18 December 2018
Community makes a splash at Gunnedah Memorial Pool opening
17 December 2018 More than 3000 people descended on the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex as it reopened to the public on the weekend after significant upgrades. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey declared the pool open to the public, following a Welcome to Country and Indigenous dance performance. “I am proud to have been a part of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to open this amazing community asset and see the happiness on our residents and visitors faces…
11 December 2018
Work at the NSW State election in 2019
Conducting an election is a major public event. During major election events some 5 million electors vote across NSW. The NSW Electoral Commission offer opportunities to work at state and local government elections. Work is available on election day and throughout the election period, the weeks before and after election day. Working at an election is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet people, while you also play a valuable part in contributing…
07 December 2018
Dial Before You Dig this DIY season
07 December 2018 This holiday break if you plan on building or landscaping on your property, make sure you are aware of underground pipes and cables before you dig. Gunnedah Shire Council is part of the Dial Before You Dig campaign to reduce accidents and damages associated with underground infrastructure. Council’s Chief Engineer Daniel Noble said it is easy to access information about the location of underground pipes and cable networks via the free national…
07 December 2018
Gunnedah Pool Renewal Project Newsletter - Volume 7
Gunnedah Shire Council accepted a tender of $11.4 million from Hines Constructions of Bathurst to complete Stage 1a of the Master Plan at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 16 August 2017. Construction started on the project on 16 October 2017 and progress is well underway. Gunnedah Shire Council is keeping the community updated with regular newsletters on the progress of the project. Hard copies of the newsletter are available at Gunnedah Shire Council Administration Building,…
06 December 2018
Gunnedah Shire Library’s innovation rewarded
6 December 2018 Gunnedah Shire Library has won the NSW Public Libraries Association Innovation in Outreach Services Award for its ‘Bookends’ initiative at the recent Switch On Conference in Coffs Harbour.The Library launched ‘Bookends’ in April 2018 as an after school literacy program designed to connect young children with local seniors who can help and encourage the children to develop their literary skills.Gunnedah Shire Council Librarian Christiane Birkett said the one-on-one assistance makes a big…
05 December 2018
Gunnedah welcomes four new Australian Citizens
5 December 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council welcomed four new Australian Citizens at a naturalisation ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Hardeep Singh, of India; Ms Puneet Kaur, of India; Mr Albert Law, of Malaysia; and Ms Ivy Tieh, of Malaysia made the pledge to Australia during a ceremony performed by Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey and Deputy Mayor Councillor Rob Hooke in the Council Chambers. Cr Chaffey outlined the responsibilities that follow embracing Australian values. “This…
23 November 2018
Clay Works Past and Present exhibition
23 November 2018 Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery will be showcasing a collection of hand crafted potted art works from the Gunnedah Pottery Club members in their upcoming exhibition, ‘Clay Works Past and Present’. The Gunnedah Pottery Club was granted funds from Gunnedah Shire Council's Arts and Cultural Fund to host a workshop with nationally acclaimed potter Max Powell, in July 2018. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Supervisor Lauren Mackley said the exhibition will showcase…
22 November 2018 A new hospital is at the top of the wish list as Gunnedah Shire Council moves to advocate for its top priorities in the lead up to the State and Federal elections. A Mayoral Minute was put forward at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, recommending that Councillors endorse the pursuit of a new hospital for Gunnedah as its highest priority ahead of next year’s elections. In the Mayoral Minute, Gunnedah Shire Mayor…
19 November 2018
Gunnedah Shire Council launches Christmas Tree Appeal
19 November 2018 It’s that time of year again - Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on the local community to donate for the Christmas Tree Toy and Food Appeal. Council’s community Christmas Tree Toy and Food Appeal focuses on the collection of food and toys for distribution by the Salvation Army to local individuals and families who are facing tough times over the Christmas period. In addition to the Appeal, the Library is once again…
16 November 2018
Funding helps to share message: Gunnedah says no to violence
16 November 2018 New banners in the Shire share a singular message about domestic violence and bullying; Gunnedah says no to violence. Gunnedah Shire Council received a grant of nearly $17,000 for a crime prevention campaign towards domestic violence and bullying from the State Government’s Department of Justice. Crime Prevention Working Group Chair Councillor Colleen Fuller welcomed the funding. “The low report rates on domestic violence make it almost impossible to know for sure what…