Bring a little bit of Gunnedah to your Zoom conference calls. You can now inspire your friends and colleagues to make a trip to Gunnedah (post COVID-19 restrictions) by sharing one of our themed Zoom backgrounds. For your next virtual chat, place yourself among the sights of Conadilly Street or spend time with a cuddly koala from the comfort of home. You can even bring some zen to your morning meeting and relax by the…

May 6, 2020 The deadline for Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program has been extended. Community and sporting groups now have until 5pm, Wednesday, June 24 to put in their submissions for grants that could help them plan for improved programs and new projects. Funding of up to $5000 will be made available to those who are successful in their application for funding for projects and initiatives that not…

May 6, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is pleased to announce that two rounds of the Business Partner Program are now open. As part of the COVID-19 Business Support Package, Council has released an extra round of the Business Partner Program aimed at getting businesses online with e-commerce platforms. Businesses looking to grow their online presence or expand into new areas to build their resilience can apply for funding under the designation COVID-19 Business Partner Program.…

5 May, 2020 The colourful Rainbow Serpent Water Feature has now been installed at the Civic, realising a long-term dream. The large-scale serpent adorned with glass mosaics, brass and coloured glass and oxidised concrete has now been permanently installed in front the Civic as a lasting tribute to the determination of Gunnedah’s female Kamilaroi artists. These artists include Shirley Long, Janet Wanless, Delma Jones (d.) , Ellen Draper (d.), Gloria Foley, June Cox, Alison Cox,…

May 5, 2020 Tomorrow, May 6, is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. The Gunnedah community can join people around the country in taking a stand against domestic and family violence, an issue that has been highlighted as we see increased cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gunnedah Shire Council is supporting a national move with a Facebook event page allowing Gunnedah people to voice their support. People are encouraged to spread the message by posting a…

5 May, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding the community to stay alert and vigilant when it comes to vehicle security. Gunnedah police have advised of a surge in vehicle thefts, including where perpetrators have entered residential and business premises to obtain vehicle keys. Mayor Jamie Chaffey says he was disappointed to learn of a rise in vehicle thefts in the Shire, particularly at a time when the community is feeling the impacts of COVID-19.…

30 April, 2020 What started as a mural project has spread beyond the two-dimensional into a permanent interactive form of hope for the leaders of the future. Nagami-Li Nugurrugu (To See Tomorrow) was the inspiration of Gunnedah Shire Indigenous artistis Jack Conlan and Renee Horne. Their idea, which Gunnedah Shire Council fostered with funding through Regional Arts NSW’s Country Arts Support Program (CASP), coincided with a call from Gunnedah Public School for an Indigenous mural…

April 30, 2020 Gunnedah Shire is proving itself to be a creative force during the Coronavirus, with creators of all kinds sharing their talents through the #Gunnedahcreates hashtag. It is now time to turn some of that talent into great new projects through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants Funding Program. Gunnedah Shire Council is one of the few Councils in NSW that provide funding for arts and cultural programs, projects and events, and…

29 April, 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it big challenges for business owners. While there have been many announcements about assistance for businesses through this time, it can be hard to find the information that relates to you. Gunnedah Shire Council has put together some resources to help business owners find the information they are looking for, whether it is through federal, state or local government assistance. “We know there are people in…

28 April 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council invites not-for-profit arts and cultural groups in the Gunnedah Shire to apply for funding from the 2020 Arts and Cultural Funding Program. Gunnedah Shire Council aims to enhance local cultural opportunities and experiences and focuses on building the capacity of arts and cultural community organisations and groups to remain sustainable in the long term. The arts and cultural project, program or event must align with the following general arts…