February 26, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government to recognise the critical need for further funding for regional, rural and remote areas in this year’s State Budget. Council this week endorsed a Mayoral Minute put forward by Mayor Jamie Chaffey to call on the government to allocate funding in the budget (which is due to be handed down in June) to six priority areas. “We desperately need more funding for health,…

February 26, 2024 Award-winning creator Jens Altheimer’s magical on-stage creation Whalebone will come to The Civic in Gunnedah this April. Parents will need to book ahead for this very popular whimsical show that features a cool mix of contraptions, robotics, video animations and a touch of circus. Designed to bring a smile to the faces of the whole family, Whalebone is especially geared towards 6-12 year-olds. The live theatre performance takes the audience into the…

22 February, 2024 Gunnedah artists, community groups and schools are being called on to create artworks depicting a person, event, site or community group they believe best represents their local Shire. Gunnedah Captured is an extension of the popular Gunnybalds exhibition that was held in 2022, and invites artists to submit works (in any medium) that celebrate the people and happenings in Gunnedah. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater encouraged creative locals…

February 20, 2024 Fluoride will be introduced to Gunnedah Shire’s town water supply from Monday, March 11, 2024 following a comprehensive testing and training process. Records show 96% of the population of New South Wales has access to fluoridated water, with New South Wales Health supporting fluoridation of drinking water as a safe and effective way to help prevent tooth decay in the community. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Water Services Michael Ludlow said Gunnedah’s new…

February 19, 2024 The floods of 2021-2022 left behind scars in Gunnedah Shire and beyond – and lasting memories that are now the basis for an exhibition that will open on Friday, March 15 in Gunnedah. The Arts North West exhibition To My Returning is a creative response by local artists from flood-affected communities. It includes heart-felt letters written to the river by people across the region who were impacted by the repeated floods -…

Employment and business play a huge role in any economy, and in Gunnedah Shire, the outlook is good. The latest opportunity to access a helping hand for new business initiatives has opened with Round Three of the Business Partner Program. The Business Partner Program has helped hundreds of people and organisations over the years achieve their goal of new businesses or new initiatives for their businesses. “Gunnedah Shire Council knows that a thriving community and…

February 7, 2024 Gunnedah Shire is sending 28 young local people off on their education adventure with the support of a Gunnedah Community Scholarship. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said he was proud to present scholarships to one of the largest numbers of students in the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund’s 21-year history. “This is one of Council’s highlights of the year, making tertiary education just a little bit more accessible to our young people,” Cr…

February 6, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council has had a recent increase in inquiries and interest about roaming cats. Dogs and cats are treated differently under the Companion Animals Act 1998. Under NSW Government legislation, dogs in public places: Must wear a collar and tag• must be under effective control of a competent person by means of a leash, chain or cord• are not allowed in certain places• and importantly, must be micro-chipped and registered (with…

February 5, 2024 During the next three months (until the end of April 2024), large-scale maintenance works and pavement reseals will be undertaken as part of Gunnedah Shire Council’s 2023/2024 Roads Program. These works will improve road surfaces and protect the road asset for future years to come. Maintenance works will take place in 28 blocks (between intersections) on 20 Gunnedah roads throughout the urban area. These roads were selected based on current condition and…