6 August, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is celebrating the important work councils do every day and recognising the people who deliver the services our community relies on in NSW Local Government Week (3-9 August). Gunnedah Shire Council is one of 128 local councils in NSW and employs a full-time equivalent of more than 200 staff, manages a budget of more than $69 million and is responsible for major projects including the Koala Sanctuary, Gunnedah Memorial…

21 July, 2026 The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected thanks to significant technology upgrades in the village halls. Gunnedah Shire Council and Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), funded the supply and install of laser projectors and 100” motorised screens in both halls, improving digital capabilities for the various user groups. Director Community and Development Andrew Johns said the investment of…

21 July 2026 Luminosity Youth Summit 2026 Council’s Youth Working Group Chair Councillor Linda Newell and working group member Joanne Biggar will attend the Luminosity Youth Summit on 23 and 24 July. The two-day national forum will feature national and international high-profile presenters and local business leaders who will engage young attendees in keynotes, workshops, presentations, masterclasses and interactive sessions. Cr Newell will assess whether the Youth Summit could be a worthwhile event to take…

17 July, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) to meet directly to discuss the future of the Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) at Gunnedah Hospital to ensure residents receive first-rate health services. Council remains firmly committed to seeing the hospital helipad reinstated as the primary landing site for aeromedical retrievals and has consistently sought a collaborative approach to resolve the issue. Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM said Council's position…

8 July, 2026 Lost and displaced companion animals have found a new safe haven in Gunnedah Shire Council’s next-generation Animal Impound Facility. The purpose-built facility on Quia Road was officially opened by the Shire’s Mayor, Colleen Fuller OAM, today (Wednesday, 8 July) and includes a modern shelter, free-range exercise yards, veterinary treatment room, office space, rehoming orientation yard, and a public reception area. The $1.9 million-dollar project was jointly funded by the NSW Stronger Country…

Gunnedah Shire Council is inviting passionate community members to join our Australia Day Working Group!  We’re looking for enthusiastic people of all ages who are keen to contribute ideas and be a valued part of creating a memorable day for our community. As a member of the Working Group, you’ll: ✅ attend monthly meetings and share your ideas, opinions, and feedback ✅ help shape meaningful and inclusive activities for the Shire ✅ play a hands-on…