24 February, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council will meet with key stakeholders from across the northern basin on Thursday to collaborate on submissions for the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review (the Plan). This is the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) first major review of the Plan, implemented in 2012, and Gunnedah Shire Councillor and Murray Darling Association Region 11 Chair Robert Hoddle said it was vital the region’s voice was heard. “Water is critical to the Gunnedah…

23 February, 2026 Weeks of Speed is racing its way into Gunnedah Shire’s calendar. Supported by Gunnedah Shire Council, the motorsport festival in March is run by representatives of volunteer groups who utilise Council and commercial facilities to stage various activities, including drag races, speedway racing, and a hot rod, model aeroplanes and glider display. Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM urged locals to check out the packed program and head along to some of the adrenaline-pumping…

20 February, 2026 Cancer Fundraiser support A resolution to reimburse Josie Gallagher for pool fees for participating in a breast cancer fundraiser is on public exhibition for 28 days. Council resolved that Josie be reimbursed to the maximum value of $150 from the Elected Members Donations Budget on the provision of evidence that she has completed the Big Bold Swim for the Breast Cancer Trials Group, if no submissions are received during the public exhibition…

9 February, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on businesses, services, education providers and industries to secure their spot at the 2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo on Thursday, 23 April. The annual event in the Town Hall is part of NSW Youth Week and is an opportunity for youth in Gunnedah and surrounds to see what is available to them. Council’s Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said invitations would be extended to high school students…

4 February, 2026 The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has certified an updated Bush Fire Prone Land (BFPL) map for the Gunnedah Shire. The updated BFPL map replaces the previous map, which was certified in 2003. The NSW BFPL dataset has been prepared in accordance with the Guide for Bush Fire Prone Land Mapping (BFPL Mapping Guide) and certified by the Commissioner of the NSW RFS under Section 10.3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment…

2 February, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Waste Deposition Centre is proving to be a winner. The centre at Gunnedah Waste Management Facility won the Outstanding WARR Project: Regional category in November at the 2025 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards in partnership with Container Waste Solutions. It was also a finalist in the Outstanding Innovation, Project, or Facility category of the 2025 Australian Landfill and Transfer Station Awards in July. Opened in October 2024, the LBin…

28 January, 2026 As the 2026 school year begins, Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding all road users to slow down, stay alert, and drive safely around school zones. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Community Safety Tony Krawczyk said the return to school was a timely reminder for motorists to review their driving habits. “The start of the school year can be a busy and sometimes confusing time on our roads and in school drop-off zones,” Mr…

27 January, 2026 Gunnedah Shire welcomed three new citizens on Australia Day. Sherwin Galeon Camarin, Cyril Joules Matias Lim and Reynaldo Saludes officially became citizens of Australia in a ceremony under the gum trees in Anzac Park on Monday. The ceremony was held as part of the full day of events across the Shire and was officiated by Mayor Colleen Fuller and attended by community members and supporting friends and family. The three new citizens…

27 January, 2026 Gunnedah Shire's Mayor Colleen Fuller has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Details are below: Awarded on: 26 January, 2026 Award event: Australia Day Citation: For service to the community through a range of organisations. Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor, since 2024. Councillor, since 2004. Deputy Mayor, 2009-2013. Chair, Crime Prevention Working Group, 18 years. Chair, Access Working Group, four years. Chair, Australia Day Committee, 2012-2016. Gunnedah Meals on Wheels…

27 January, 2026 Gunnedah Shire is celebrating its outstanding volunteers and achievers. The 2026 Australia Day Awards presentation was held under the gums at Anzac Park on Monday and the winners received their awards from the Shire’s Ambassador Anthony Snape. Anthony is an internationally recognised artist and award-winning songwriter born and raised in Gunnedah. His career spans Australia, Europe, and the United States and he has performed on major world stages alongside artists including former…