25 November, 2022 Local students who want to further their training and education at university, TAFE or an accredited training organisation can now apply for financial assistance. Gunnedah Shire Council has opened the 2023 Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund and is calling for applications from local students under 25 years of age. Expressions of interest opened in September. Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund Working Group Chairman and Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the fund provided a fantastic opportunity…

November 23, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council staff have commenced work on reinstating the flood-damaged approaches to the new Orange Grove Bridge now that weather conditions and dam releases allow, with a view to opening it as soon as possible. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Works Peter Smith said the bridge had been close to completion when the Shire was hit by the recent flood events. “Orange Grove Bridge construction had been carefully timed to take planned…

22 November, 2022 The Gunnedah Christmas Fair is only weeks away and Gunnedah Shire Council is inviting stallholders and local businesses to join the festivities. Council is partnering with the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce for the annual fair which starts at 5.30pm on Thursday, 8 December and will transform the CBD with music, market stalls, food, children’s activities. late-night shopping and even a special visit from Santa.  The free community event is funded by the Reconnecting Regional NSW…

21 November, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey has been elected as the Chair of the Country Mayors Association of New South Wales, with a determination to advocate for equity for regional, rural and remote residents. Cr Chaffey said he was honoured to be unanimously supported for the role in an organisation that had a history of lobbying for local government and issues that affected regional communities, and working with all levels of government to…

17 November, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council has finalised its 2021-22 Annual Report in a document that shows a year of both significant challenges and significant progress. “The 12 months represented by the 2021-22 financial year has proved challenging in many respects for Gunnedah Shire Council,” the introduction by Mayor Jamie Chaffey and General Manager Eric Groth says. “While still trying to manage many of the impacts created by COVID-19, Council has been the recipient of…

17 November, 2022 A draft Hardship Policy, and a revised 2022-23 Fees and Charges Schedule including a Natural Disaster Category, are on exhibition for 28 days. Gunnedah Shire Council endorsed the exhibition of the draft documents at the November ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday. The draft revised Hardship Policy aims to provide clarity and transparency to the community on the hardship provisions for residential and farmland rate assessments including the determination of hardship, options available…

14 November, 2022 Gunnedah’s multi-award-winning Library has added to its accolades once again. Gunnedah Shire Library received an Innovation in Outreach Services award for a book paper folding activity for Fairytale February, and a Highly Commended for Multicultural Excellence for its Multicultural March event. The NSW Public Libraries Association awards were announced at the Switch 2022 Conference last week, attended by Librarian Christiane Birkett, Library Assistant Gina Torrens and Councillor Ann Luke. Mrs Birkett said…

14 November, 2022 It’s time to light up Gunnedah’s streets for the annual Christmas Lights Competition. The Gunnedah Shire Council Christmas Lights Competition is an opportunity for locals to be rewarded for their creative flair ahead of the festive season, and all residents and businesses are invited to participate. Christmas lights and displays will be judged and awarded prizes under six categories, including: Best Decorated House - $200 Gunny Money Gift Card, Best Nativity Scene…

10 November, 2022 Gunnedah Shire welcomed five new citizens on Wednesday. The conferees from four countries, including the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Brazil and the Netherlands, became Australian citizens at a ceremony at The Smithurst Theatre. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Councillor Jamie Chaffey said citizenship ceremonies were an opportunity for all Australians in their community, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on, and celebrate what’s great about being Australian. “Citizenship ceremonies give us an…

10 November 2022 In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Gunnedah Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 16 November 2022 will include the presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2022. In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect…