23 June, 2023 Gunnedah Shire Council has adopted the 2023-24 Operational Plan and Fees and Charges following consideration of community submissions. Each year, Council sets out its blueprint for the year ahead, with a budget that includes the capital works program, revenue policy and schedule of fees and charges. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Operational Plan was Council’s guide to a financially responsible year, balancing the costs of services and infrastructure against the…

22 June, 2023 Council to invite royal patron Gunnedah Shire will invite Her Royal Highness, Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of the Kingdom of Tonga, to be the Royal Patron of the Sister City Relationship between Kolomotu'a and Gunnedah Shire. Kolomotu’a and Gunnedah Shire signed a Sister City Agreement during a visit to Gunnedah by a Tongan delegation led by Her Royal Highness in June last year. The agreement to work together for the benefit of…

13 June, 2023 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for submissions for the annual NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition. The exhibition will open at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday, 7 July during NAIDOC Week (July 2-9), headlining this year’s theme – “For our Elders”. Artists, hobbyists, schools, organisations and individuals are encouraged to come together and explore the theme and exhibit their artworks in a professional gallery space. Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Michael…

7 June, 2023 The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is celebrating 25 years and is on its way to Gunnedah. On Wednesday, 5 July, comics David Quirk, Blake Freeman and Jennifer Wong will entertain the crowds at Gunnedah Town Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The line-up will be heralded by comedian and emcee Daniel Connell – a festival regular known for his dry observational humour. Connell will be joined on stage by Melbourne comic Blake…

31 May, 2023 More than 800 people have responded to a recent Gunnedah Shire Council Air Travel Survey about interest in flights to and from Gunnedah. The Air Travel Survey drew 820 responses, allowing the Shire to have a high level of confidence in the results. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the strong response showed the community felt strongly about air travel in their local area. “This survey has given us a very good…

24 May, 2023 Locals and visitors came together to enjoy a day in the sunshine at Harvest Gunnedah on Sunday. The autumn-themed event featured live music, free children’s activities, and stalls of food and handmade and handcrafted wares from around the region. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said it was wonderful to see families setting up picnic rugs or gathering on hay bales and making the most of the day. “Locals weren’t deterred by the…

22 May, 2023 Gunnedah Shire businesses have the opportunity to apply for funding to help fuel their new and creative ideas through round one of Gunnedah Shire Council’s 2023-2024 Business Partner Program. The latest round will open on Friday, 26 May and promotes economic activity in the Shire by encouraging business growth and innovation, and supporting employment. The Business Partner Program has helped hundreds of local businesses over the years and Business Partner Advisory Group…

May 22, 2023 The deadline for applications under Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Section 356 (Community and Sports) Small Grants Program and Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program has been extended. Eligible groups now have until 5pm on Monday, June 5 to get their applications in for the 2023-24 Small Grants Program. The grants are open to not-for-profit, charitable, community, sporting, arts and cultural groups for projects that support the long-term sustainability of the…

18 May, 2023 Gunnedah Shire Council’s blueprint for the year ahead is now on public exhibition and the community is invited to comment. The Gunnedah Shire Council Draft Operational Plan for 2023-24 contains the draft budget including proposed capital works program, revenue policy and schedule of fees and charges. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the document detailed a practical way forward to continue the Shire’s vision for a prosperous, caring and proud community. “The…

15 May, 2023 Harvest Gunnedah is fast approaching and promises a fun, family-friendly day out. The free community event that urges people to eat good food and discover and celebrate our region, will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 10am to 2pm at the Gunnedah and District Kennel Club grounds on South Street. Harvest is supported by the NSW Reconnecting Regional Communities Fund and will feature delicious food, handmade and handcrafted wares from around…