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Applications are now open for the 2018 Community Scholarship Fund and Gunnedah Shire Council encourages those wishing to pursue tertiary studies to apply. The Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund is an initiative of the local community and provides an opportunity for local youth to succeed in their tertiary education by encouraging students to embark on a journey of learning by financially supporting those moving on to pursue further studies. Gunnedah’s Bonnie Hayne was a scholarship recipient…
His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales and his wife Mrs Linda Hurley were special guests at the Gunnedah Cenotaph this morning to aid in marking Gunnedah's contribution to the state-wide soil collection for the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project (The Anzac Memorial). The Project is the multi-million dollar redevelopment of NSW’s pre-eminent memorial to the contribution of NSW and Australian veterans to the First World War in…
Bush Fire Danger Period has commenced in Gunnedah Shire. A Fire Permit is now required for burning activities. Substantial fines and prison terms of up to 12 months may apply to persons lighting fires without a permit. Persons responsible for lighting fires that cause damage to other properties may be required to pay damages. Contact the Liverpool Range Office on (02) 6746 5800 for information and permits.
Described as ‘a breath of fresh country air’, country music artist Fanny Lumsden and her band the Thrillseekers will touch down in Mullaley as part of their annual Country Halls Tour. In celebration of the release of her brand new record ‘Real Class Act’, Fanny Lumsden is bringing the sixth annual event to the Mullaley Hall on Saturday, 23 September from 6.30pm. Come and enjoy a night of live music, stories and an all ages…
Gunnedah Shire Council has moved to enter into a Sister City Relationship with the Yinzhou District of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province China. Council resolved at an Extraordinary Meeting yesterday to formally enter into a Sister City Relationship with Yinzhou, with documents to be signed at an Official Sister City Ceremony at Wolseley Park from 11:00am on Friday, 15 September. A delegation from the Yinzhou Government accepted an invitation to visit the Gunnedah Shire, following trade and…
GoCo Community Care launches Assistance with Care and Housing, a support program to provide assistance in linking residents to housing options. The Commonwealth funded support program allows GoCo to provide links to services and information, help clients with housing applications, provide linkages to financial and legal advocacy, and assist clients in connecting with their community, and accessing care and support. “GoCo has the opportunity, with the introduction of the Assistance with Care and Housing program,…
Tammey McAllan is a local artist who has been practicing and refining her art for three years and is quickly gaining recognition in the area for her whimsical contemporary arts practice. Tammey is currently installing works at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery as part of an upcoming exhibition titled ‘The Beauty in Adamantine’. “Tammey’s works are colourful, gestural and bold and always signed with Tammey’s quirky signature: Love Tammey,” Gunnedah Shire Council’s Arts and Cultural…
His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales will aid Gunnedah in marking its contribution to the state-wide soil collection for the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project. The Project is the multi-million dollar redevelopment of NSW’s pre-eminent memorial to the contribution of NSW and Australian veterans to the First World War in Hyde Park, Sydney. It will feature an artwork developed by artist Fiona Hall alongside Sydney architect Richard…
Digital safety is one of the most important protection issues in communities across Australia and Gunnedah Shire Library is joining the fight with the unveiling of an eSmart Library plaque today in conjunction with National Child Protection Week (4-8 September) and eSmart Library Week. eSmart Libraries is one of the most significant community cyber safety programs ever undertaken in Australia, with over one-third of all libraries in Australia currently involved in the program. The program…
The Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund is an initiative of our local community and provides an opportunity for our local youth to succeed in their tertiary education by encouraging students to embark on a journey of lifelong learning by financially supporting those moving on to pursue tertiary studies. Since the Fund’s inception fourteen years ago, over $300,000 across more than 332 scholarships has been awarded to local students. Scholarships have covered many disciplines including accounting, agriculture,…