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31 May 2023
Shire embraces Air Travel Survey opportunity
31 May, 2023 More than 800 people have responded to a recent Gunnedah Shire Council Air Travel Survey about interest in flights to and from Gunnedah. The Air Travel Survey drew 820 responses, allowing the Shire to have a high level of confidence in the results. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the strong response showed the community felt strongly about air travel in their local area. “This survey has given us a very good…
24 May 2023
Sun shines on free community event
24 May, 2023 Locals and visitors came together to enjoy a day in the sunshine at Harvest Gunnedah on Sunday. The autumn-themed event featured live music, free children’s activities, and stalls of food and handmade and handcrafted wares from around the region. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said it was wonderful to see families setting up picnic rugs or gathering on hay bales and making the most of the day. “Locals weren’t deterred by the…
22 May, 2023 Gunnedah Shire businesses have the opportunity to apply for funding to help fuel their new and creative ideas through round one of Gunnedah Shire Council’s 2023-2024 Business Partner Program. The latest round will open on Friday, 26 May and promotes economic activity in the Shire by encouraging business growth and innovation, and supporting employment. The Business Partner Program has helped hundreds of local businesses over the years and Business Partner Advisory Group…
22 May 2023
Council's small grants deadline extended
May 22, 2023 The deadline for applications under Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Section 356 (Community and Sports) Small Grants Program and Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program has been extended. Eligible groups now have until 5pm on Monday, June 5 to get their applications in for the 2023-24 Small Grants Program. The grants are open to not-for-profit, charitable, community, sporting, arts and cultural groups for projects that support the long-term sustainability of the…
18 May, 2023 Gunnedah Shire Council’s blueprint for the year ahead is now on public exhibition and the community is invited to comment. The Gunnedah Shire Council Draft Operational Plan for 2023-24 contains the draft budget including proposed capital works program, revenue policy and schedule of fees and charges. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the document detailed a practical way forward to continue the Shire’s vision for a prosperous, caring and proud community. “The…
15 May 2023
Free family fun for all at food festival
15 May, 2023 Harvest Gunnedah is fast approaching and promises a fun, family-friendly day out. The free community event that urges people to eat good food and discover and celebrate our region, will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 10am to 2pm at the Gunnedah and District Kennel Club grounds on South Street. Harvest is supported by the NSW Reconnecting Regional Communities Fund and will feature delicious food, handmade and handcrafted wares from around…
28 April 2023
Seeking your great ideas for the gallery
28 April, 2023 What exhibitions would you like to see in Gunnedah’s Bicentennial Creative Arts Centre? Gunnedah Shire Council is looking for new and exciting exhibitions to bring to the region and is seeking expressions of interest both from people who would like to participate or hold an exhibition, and those who have a great idea. Gunnedah Shire Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Michael Cornford said community input would help with forward planning for the…
27 April 2023
Gunnedah’s Tongan family to visit
27 April, 2023 A royal delegation from Gunnedah Shire’s Sister City of Kolomotu’a is planning a return visit to Gunnedah in July, featuring the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce’s Gala Business House Dinner as a highlight. Gunnedah Shire and Kolomotu’a, Tonga, signed a Sister City Agreement when Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho, the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Commonwealth of Australia, visited in June 2022. The visit is being organised…
27 April 2023
Tarmac work to begin in May
27 April, 2023 Work will begin in May on the complete refurbishment of the Gunnedah Airport tarmac. The tarmac is nearing the end of its serviceable life, and is being upgraded to enable larger aircraft to use the facility. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said work would begin in early May. Work is being completed in two phases, with phase 1 being the pavement works between May and June, and phase 2…
22 May, 2023 UPDATE: Closing date extended to COB on Monday, 5 June 2023. 24 April, 2023 Arts and cultural groups can submit applications for Gunnedah Shire Council’s 2023-24 Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Fund from now until Monday, 22 May 2023. The annual fund aims to assist in the continuation of existing local projects or to support new projects and initiatives that help meet the needs of the growing community, while strengthening…
