The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) has announced the 27 batonbearers who will carry the Queen’s Baton through Gunnedah during the 100-day countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). From youngsters to some of Australia’s most accomplished legends, the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) recognises the achievements and aspirations of Australians from all walks of life. Inspirational cultural contributor and staunch community woman Margaret Amos is a feature batonbearer announced for Gunnedah.…

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will descend on Gunnedah as a zombie walk comes to life for the ‘Night of the Walking Dead’. Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging the community to dress up in their spookiest and funniest Halloween costumes to participate in the family-friendly, ‘Night of the Walking Dead’ march on Saturday, October 28. Participants are asked to bring a gold coin donation, with all proceeds donated to Can Assist. “Night of the Walking Dead…

Preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Bank AgQuip field days has commenced with the announcement of next year's dates - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 21, 22, 23 August. Australia’s largest primary industry field days, Commonwealth Bank AgQuip will be celebrating its 46th anniversary next year – the famous field day is held in Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia. The largest agricultural event in the South Pacific is expected to showcase over 3,000 companies, over 32 hectares of…

Long-serving Councillor, the late Hans Allgayer, will be recognised with a road named in his honour to be officially unveiled this week. Allgayer Drive will connect the existing Torrens and Mathias roads in an industrial subdivision, owned by Mackellar Excavations. The tribute will be unveiled on site by Gunnedah Shire Councillors, Bruce Mackellar and the Allgayer family. Mr Allgayer served the community on Gunnedah Shire Council for 15 years and sadly passed away in Gunnedah…

GoCo Community Care is celebrating the role grandparents and older people play in the community with a Grandparents Day get together for residents to connect across generations. The event, supported by Family and Community Services NSW (FACS), will be held on Sunday, 29 October from 10am to 1pm. Grandparents, family and friends will be treated to a picnic on the lawn at the Gunnedah Shire Band Hall, with entertainment from the award-winning Gunnedah Shire Band…

Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, and Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, visited Gunnedah Shire Council to announce $35,000 in funding to support the Council’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The funding will be used to continue to deliver frontline services, improve transparency and increase engagement with local Aboriginal NDIS participants.Mr Anderson said the community was working hard to ensure local people with disability can access the services they need under the…

Construction works on the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Renewal Project will commence next week, with Hines Constructions appointed by Gunnedah Shire Council to deliver the multi-million dollar upgrade to the complex. Hines Constructions will be securing the site from Monday, with the outdoor pool complex and the western carpark adjacent to Anzac Parade to be closed to the public for the duration of the works. Demolition of the 50 metre outdoor pool is expected to begin…

GoCo Community Care is taking time to care for carers in Gunnedah during National Carers Week (15-21 October). Carers are invited to GoCo’s ‘Peace and Pamper Day’ - for relaxing massages, manicures and a light morning tea. GoCo staff will be on hand to provide information about support and social activities for carers and the people they care for. “National Carers Week provides GoCo with the opportunity to show appreciation to Gunnedah’s carers. We would…

Gunnedah Youth Council’s (GYC) Dessert Bar was a sweet success on Friday night. The pop-up style Dessert Bar was a youth initiative and raised $800 for Gunnedah Youth Council and Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The community were treated to mouth-watering desserts including hot chocolates, triple decker mudcakes, ultimate brownie sundaes and more. “The concept was created by our GYC members and they did a fantastic job planning, organising, cooking and serving at the event. This…

Gunnedah Shire Council together with Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce are inviting local employers to support a business skills project. A facilitated meeting will be held this week for anyone responsible for hiring, training or providing staff, as well as representatives from businesses, industries or community groups who have identified skills or training needs. The outcome of the meeting will be a working group of interested people to work together over the next 12…