26 March, 2026 Level crossing closure, Marquis Street, Gunnedah - Tuesday, 31 March ARTC will be carrying out track maintenance on the Marquis Street level crossing in Gunnedah between 11am to 10pm on Tuesday, 31 March. All road users and pedestrians will be rediverted to the bridge on Abbott Street. An exception will apply between 3:15pm and 3:45pm, when the Marquis Street crossing will be temporarily opened for school pedestrian traffic. We will work hard…

25 March, 2026 Local Government NSW Rural and Regional Summit Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM, Cr Ann Luke, Cr Tammey McAllan and Cr Cameron Moore will represent Gunnedah Shire Council at the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Rural and Regional Summit on 7 May in Sydney. LGNSW represents Councils across the state and the summit brings councils and community leaders together to explore the critical issues shaping rural and regional NSW. Topics discussed will include water security…

9 March, 2026 Council’s water infrastructure in Gunnedah and the surrounding villages will be assessed for unseen leaks under funding from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Work will start on Wednesday, March 11 and is expected to take four weeks to complete. Personnel will not enter private properties. Council will receive a detailed report identifying all leaks, including any leaks found on property service lines. Property owners with service…

24 February, 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council will meet with key stakeholders from across the northern basin on Thursday to collaborate on submissions for the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review (the Plan). This is the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) first major review of the Plan, implemented in 2012, and Gunnedah Shire Councillor and Murray Darling Association Region 11 Chair Robert Hoddle said it was vital the region’s voice was heard. “Water is critical to the Gunnedah…

23 February, 2026 Weeks of Speed is racing its way into Gunnedah Shire’s calendar. Supported by Gunnedah Shire Council, the motorsport festival in March is run by representatives of volunteer groups who utilise Council and commercial facilities to stage various activities, including drag races, speedway racing, and a hot rod, model aeroplanes and glider display. Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM urged locals to check out the packed program and head along to some of the adrenaline-pumping…

20 February, 2026 Cancer Fundraiser support A resolution to reimburse Josie Gallagher for pool fees for participating in a breast cancer fundraiser is on public exhibition for 28 days. Council resolved that Josie be reimbursed to the maximum value of $150 from the Elected Members Donations Budget on the provision of evidence that she has completed the Big Bold Swim for the Breast Cancer Trials Group, if no submissions are received during the public exhibition…