Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 Construction is now underway on the highly anticipated third stage of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary, which will bring eco-tourism accommodation options and opportunities to learn more about one of Australia’s most beloved native species. Gunnedah Shire Council received $8 million from the NSW Government to construct five safari-style tents, 14 powered sites, picnic areas, caretaker and volunteer accommodation, and bush tucker garden, which will aim to draw more tourists to the…

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 Gunnedah has opened the gate to a new era of livestock sales, with Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty opening the $27.4 million upgrade of one of the state’s top cattle selling centres. The Gunnedah Regional Saleyards redevelopment received $23,708,927 from the NSW Government with Gunnedah Shire Council contributing $3,750,833. The saleyard generates more than $120 million in value annually from about 100,000 head of cattle sold. The upgrades…

On Monday, 30 June, from 6am to 12pm, Conadilly Street will be closed for the NAIDOC Unity Street March between Abbott Street and just past Chandos Street. Parts of Abbott and Chandos streets will be included in the closure. Signage for detours will be in place. Businesses along the route are advised to ensure their vehicles are not on the street, and parents and carers are urged to make sure they take into account the…

19 June, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council has adopted final Master Plans for the Gunnedah Showground and Riverine Precincts following extensive community engagement. The Master Plans provide a clear vision for the future development and ongoing operation of the Gunnedah Showground and the Riverside Precinct, which includes Donnelly Fields, Namoi Fields and the Woolshed Reserve. Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Colleen Fuller said the Master Plans were informed by research, site investigations and strong community input. “These…

19 June, 2025 Gunnedah Shire Council’s key documents to guide the way forward for Council in the next few financial years have been adopted. At the June Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed the 2017-2019 Community Strategic Plan, the 2025/26-2028/29 Delivery Program, the Operational Plan 2025/26 and the Fees and Charges 2025/26. Council also endorsed the adoption of the Special Rate Variation as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The documents had been…

19 June, 2025 Council supports reinstatement of helicopter pad Gunnedah Shire Council will write to the New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park and State Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson to seek the urgent reinstatement of the helicopter pad at Gunnedah Hospital. Councillors endorsed a Notice of Motion by Councillor Robert Hoddle to support the call to enable NSW Ambulance to continue air ambulance operations from the landing pad.   Mayor and Councillor fees determined…

4 June 2025 Gunnedah Shire’s annual bin inspection has shown most of our community are doing the right thing with their recycling bin – but there is room for improvement. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Waste Sheridan Cameron said 65% of the recycling bins inspected had no or low levels of contamination, showing most residents know their stuff when it comes to what can go in the recycling bin. “The majority of our community who have…

27 May 2025 Three unsealed road gravel causeways will be upgraded to concrete causeways over the next two months. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said Trinkey Forest Road, Barwicks Road and Prairies Road would each have a new concrete causeway to improve resilience to washouts, particularly during times of flood. “Extreme weather over the past few years has shown us that washout damage at these locations can cause lengthy closures,” Mr Bartlett…