Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey is calling for a decision to be made on the future of the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre (GRHC). After GRHC appointed voluntary administrator Alan Hayes, of Hayes Advisory on July 7 – a lengthy negotiation process and due diligence has been completed with preferred party Mackellar Care, however the future of the clinic still hangs in the balance, causing frustration in the community. “Due diligence has been completed by Mackellar…

The NSW Government budget announcement earlier this year included a record investment of $1.3 billion to regional NSW through the Regional Growth Fund. Gunnedah Shire Council is working with the NSW Government and neighbouring councils, Liverpool Plains Shire and Tamworth Regional Council, to develop Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) to ensure this investment is successful in growing business confidence, creating and encouraging business investment, maximising the potential for jobs growth and securing a strong future…

In the lead up to the Garage Sale Trail, Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging the community to think differently about waste and participate in the nationwide community and sustainability event. Garage Sale Trail is one big weekend of garage sales that is happening in communities across Australia in October. The event aims to get the community thinking about the waste they generate and how some of it can be reused. “Waste is a growing issue.…

Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program aims to support new and existing businesses to grow sustainably and increase productivity by providing a financial assistance package. “The Business Partner Program is a key component of Council’s Economic Development Strategy and is designed to support and nurture existing businesses to encourage increased productivity, sustainability, growth and employment; and to attract new businesses and economic activity,” Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said. “The program has the potential to…

10.00am Wednesday, 18 October 2017 | Smithurst Theatre Tickets: $25.00 Arts Grant Writing Basics is a workshop offering handy tips and tricks to any individual or community organisation applying for arts grants. The tools and techniques provided will increase your chance to win the support you need to get your great idea off the ground. Learn how to decode the application questions, summarise your project, prepare a justification and conquer your budget. Executive Director of…

A number of local volunteer groups were recognised for their service at the annual NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Deputy Mayor Gae Swain attended the award ceremony by The Centre of Volunteering in partnership with Family and Community Services, and ClubsNSW in Armidale on Tuesday, 5 September and accepted the awards on the groups’ behalf, before presenting their certificates in person on Monday. CWA – Gunnedah, Emerald Hill, Curlewis, Tambar Springs, Somerton and Ghooli;…

Eleven community and sporting groups in Gunnedah have received a funding boost from Gunnedah Shire Council’s Section 356 Small Grants Program. Seven community groups and four sporting groups were successful with their applications and awarded more than $34,000 in funding on Monday at the Council Chambers by Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey. “We place great value on our community groups - what they do for the community is outstanding and opportunities for us to show…

Nominations for the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards are now open - giving Gunnedah the chance to recognise local young achievers. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey encourages all residents to nominate a local young person into the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards. “We have a huge cross-section of high achievers among our younger community and it’s important to recognise their efforts to boost their confidence and help to build a strong foundation for their future,” Cr Chaffey…

Tantalise your taste buds at the Gunnedah Youth Council’s (GYC) Dessert Bar on Friday, 6 October. The pop-up style dessert bar is designed to be a takeaway dining experience with many mouth-watering desserts on the menu, including hot chocolates, triple decker mudcakes, ultimate brownie sundaes and more. The dessert bar will be located in Little Conadilly Street near the Creative Arts Gallery from 5pm to 9pm. All money raised will go towards the Gunnedah Youth…

Gunnedah Shire Council’s best practice water management has paid off after taking home top accolades at the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Water Management Conference Awards recently. A conference dinner was held at Western Plains Zoo featuring awards for the most improved water and sewer business with less than 5000 connections and businesses with greater than 5000 connections. Gunnedah Shire Councillor John Campbell and Manager Water Services Kevin Sheridan attended the annual conference in Dubbo on…