1 November, 2023 Christmas is just around the corner and the Gunnedah Shire Council and Salvation Army are once again partnering for the annual Community Christmas Tree Toy Appeal. Each year the Community Christmas Tree Toy Appeal draws on the compassion and generosity of the community with residents invited to donate gifts for distribution to families in need. New and unwrapped gifts can be placed under the Christmas tree located in the foyer of the…

31 October, 2023 Gunnedah Shire business and community representatives have returned from an Employment Expo in Tonga that built practical ways forward for both regions. The Gunnedah representatives held an Expo that attracted representatives from a large range of industries, including much-needed skill sets such as early childhood learning, nursing, teaching, and trades such as electrical, carpentry, and mechanics. Close to 200 people have registered their formal interest in pursuing employment. “Early on in our…

Kitchener Park in Gunnedah is set for a major upgrade to include an inclusive playground. Designed by Stewart Surveys, the new playground will include accessible ramps, an inclusive swing set, new connecting pathways to the amenities block as well as a BBQ and shaded seating area. The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government and Gunnedah Shire Council through the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment's Everyone Can Play Grant Program. The Program aims…

The countdown is well and truly on to the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Conference that will take place in Gunnedah on the 23rd and 24th November, 2023. Across the two days attendees will discover innovative and collaborative approaches to crime prevention and community safety with a highly respected and credentialed line up of speakers all sharing their expertise and insights. 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame will deliver a keynote address and will…

Gunnedah Shire Council has launched a Presenting Partner Program to give local businesses the opportunity to work with The Civic to host movie events. Businesses (approved to be part of the program) will be notified when an event is coming up and invited to contribute towards its success by providing a helping hand and friendly face, serving food and beverages and assisting in other ways. There is a maximum contribution of up to $1000 per…

A review of Gunnedah central business district (CBD) parking has taken a comprehensive look at parking space numbers and availability. Gunnedah Shire Council engaged consultants Bitzios Consulting to prepare an updated CBD Parking Strategy to replace the one completed in 2018. The strategy formed the basis of a new Gunnedah CBD Parking Contributions Plan. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said Council wanted to look at what changes there had been in parking…

Gunnedah Shire Council has approved an area in Wandobah Reserve (opposite McAndrew Park) as the location for development of an Off-Leash Dog Park. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of the current financial year. The approved location takes into account key considerations for dog parks contained within the Open Space Strategy. Council is welcoming feedback from the local community about how the facility should take shape https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDLM9HX  Surveys must be completed by…

4 October, 2023 As Gunnedah Shire’s Year 12 students finish their school years, it’s a great time to look at applying for the 2024 Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund had been helping our local youth set off on their tertiary education journey for 20 years. “We are proud to continue to help our young people launch the first step of their careers through the Community…

Gunnedah has diverse community committees and groups to represent the Shire and many dedicated volunteers and industry representatives who contribute significantly to its services, economy, events and lifestyle. At its September meeting, Council endorsed its Register of Committee, Advisory and Working Groups for the next term. Each will be represented by Councillors as well as staff and community members. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey thanked his colleagues for the important role they play in these…

Arts Gunnedah has been allocated $5,000 through the second round of the 2023/2024 Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program for delivery of its 2023 Arts and Ceramics Exhibition. Council’s Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program has been in place since 2017 and supports the work of local not-for-profit, charitable arts and cultural focussed groups and organisations. For Round Two, applications were assessed by a panel that included Gunnedah Shire Councillors Kate…