As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Gunnedah Shire Council is following the NSW Health regulations. Opening hours or restrictions of Council services and facilities may be subject to change following changes to those regulations.We are committed to the health and safety of Gunnedah Shire residents and our staff, and the continued delivery of essential services. Please follow current health recommendations and get tested if you show symptoms. COVID-19 Information For more information about COVID-19, visit or…

17 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is moving to the second phase of its economic response to COVID-19, with the introduction of the Community Resilience Business Recovery Package - Invigorate Gunnedah. The first phase of the COVID-19 Business Support Package, rolled out in April, saw a $1.6 million stimulus flow to the Shire which incorporated a freeze in interest accrual against rates, fees and charges, a reduction in business fees, and extension of existing grants…

7 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Continuity Management Team is continuing to keep a close eye on COVID-19 developments and is urging the community to remain vigilant despite easing restrictions. All Council services have now reopened with some restrictions, with the exception of the Civic Cinema which is closed for renovations. Hand hygiene stations, social distancing markers, recording of details and capacity limits are in place at these facilities. Visitors to Council facilities are reminded…

18 June, 2020 Twenty two local businesses will be given a helping hand to build their online presence in the latest round of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. Last night Councillors approved more than $32,000 in funding under the special COVID-19 round of the program, focussed on helping develop digital capacity and online trading platforms. Successful applicants represented a range of industries, including some of those hit hardest by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Applicants…

29 May, 2020 With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease, Gunnedah Shire Council has set out a plan for reopening services and facilities. Updates to services will be communicated through a ‘traffic light alert’ confirming whether a service is currently open, open with conditions, or closed. Additional information will outline any conditions for visiting a facility. Gunnedah Shire Council General Manager Eric Groth said given the ever-shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, service changes would be…

27 May, 2020 Small businesses in the Gunnedah Shire have an opportunity to grow their digital capabilities through the Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) Digital Solutions program. The ASBAS program is funded by the Federal Government and offers small businesses high quality advice on a range of digital solutions to meet their business needs. The program was rolled out at a local level two years ago and during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended…

22 May, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is planning to advance to the second stage of the COVID-19 Business Support Package and is inviting local businesses to help pave the way. The initial COVID-19 Business Support Package, adopted at the April Ordinary Council Meeting, is progressing well with many initiatives rolled out and a COVID-19 specific round of the Business Partner Program open for applications. The $1.6 million response included moving to freeze interest accrual against…

15 May, 2020 Following recent announcements from the NSW Government, parks and playgrounds across the Gunnedah Shire have been reopened today for recreational use. All playgrounds have reopened, except for Livvi’s place which will remain closed for scheduled maintenance until Tuesday 19th May 2020. Social distancing measures still apply at playgrounds. Under the current restrictions only 10 people are permitted to gather in an outdoor area at the same time and the 1.5 metres apart…

01 May 2020 Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey thanks the community for their compliance with COVID-19 public health orders and touches on the relaxation of some COVID-19 rules by the Australian Government, as well as the COVID Safe App.

24 April 2020 Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey is encouraging the community to get involved with the RSL's Light Up the Dawn Initiative this Anzac Day.