August 3, 2020 Two exciting new mural projects and improvements to a preschool are three of the projects included in new funding following Gunnedah Shire Council’s call for new community resilience projects late last year. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society, Ooranga and Arts Gunnedah had been granted funding through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program. “These are three really exciting and worthwhile projects that were nominated through our call…

31 July 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has welcomed Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson's announcement of $9 million for the upgrade of Rangari Road, but note with surprise and disappointment the amount falls short of meeting Mr Anderson's election commitment. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said $12.9 million was required to improve the safety and conditions of Rangari Road, an important regional link road as well as a daily transport route for those who live in…

29 July, 2020 As the temperature drops, Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding residents to check regulations before lighting backyard fires, following a recent increase in reports of smoke pollution. Backyard burning and the incineration of waste are prohibited throughout the Shire, though there are some exceptions in areas where no domestic waste collection service is available. Where backyard burning is prohibited, there are some situations where fires can still be lit outside in NSW. These…

27 July, 2020 The arrival of a new Council purchasing and procurement platform has been met with enthusiasm by local businesses. Gunnedah Shire Council launched its partnership with VendorPanel at a business breakfast last week, attended by more than 50 people. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said it was great to see a solid representation from a large range of industries at the breakfast. “The number of people who made it to the breakfast event…

23 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is reviewing its waste collection services and calling on the community to provide feedback about kerbside and commercial collections. Council’s current waste, recycling and garden organics kerbside collection contract is reaching its expiry in 2021 and new contracts are being planned and developed for both residential and commercial services. Council’s Waste Manager Sheridan Cameron said there are a number of factors to be taken into consideration for the new…

21 July, 2020 A total of nearly $30,000 will be made available to nine Gunnedah Shire organisations through the Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grant program for a range of projects. Selection panel member Cr Ann Luke said six community organisations and three sporting organisations had been approved for grants worth a total of $29,602.22. “We look forward to seeing some great improvements for community and sporting groups through the latest round of the…

20 July, 2020 Council supports Eisteddfod’s award nomination Gunnedah Shire Councillors have voted to support Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society’s nomination for a national award for this year’s Online Music Eisteddfod. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the society had applied to council for financial support towards entry fees for the Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event and Best Regional Event categories of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium. “The Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society has created something wonderful…

16 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has more opportunities to work with local businesses following the introduction of an innovative digital marketplace. VendorPanel is a purchasing and procurement platform that allows local businesses to register for a broad range of Council tenders. VendorPanel Marketplace then uses geolocation to help Council staff pinpoint businesses that Council can collaborate with. The platform is free and available to all suppliers with an Australian business number and public liability…

15 July, 2020 Organisers of Harvest Gunnedah have announced a new date for the inaugural festival, with the feast for the senses now scheduled for next Spring. Harvest Gunnedah will be held during the 2021 October Long Weekend on Saturday, October 2 at Riverside Racecourse, Gunnedah. Gunnedah Shire Councillor and member of the Harvest Gunnedah Committee Colleen Fuller said that COVID-19 had created an exceptional set of circumstances, forcing the group to make the difficult…

14 July, 2020 A new collection is on the way to Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, with internationally renowned bronze and sculpture artist Kerry Cannon showcasing his exhibition Los Caprichos. Los Caprichos is inspired by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya’s collection of the same name, which explored the nuances of 18th century Spanish culture through a series of etchings. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said while Cannon draws inspiration from de…