7 January 2019 Even when water is at its most scarce, water safety is critical, particularly as temperatures soar. Gunnedah’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2020 – surf lifesaver Doug Hawkins - knows this better than most. Gunnedah Shire Council Acting Mayor and Chair of the Australia Day Committee Rob Hooke said Mr Hawkins had a visionary approach to water safety. “Whether you and your family visit the beach for holidays or just take advantage of…

An innovative masterplan for Gunnedah’s much-loved Cultural Precinct is now available to the community to have their say. Following an extensive community consultation process, Gunnedah Shire Council this week reviewed an exciting new blueprint for the precinct that includes Gunnedah Town Hall, the Smithurst Theatre, the Civic Theatre, the Bicentennial Creative Arts Centre, the Visitors’ Information Centre, and the empty block of land next to the Smithurst. This is a project that is not currently…

19 December 2019 Has your primary income been impacted by the drought in Gunnedah Shire? Would you or your staff benefit from temporary off-farm employment? Gunnedah Shire Council is asking people to register their interest in a new Drought Employment Program which aims to provide temporary employment from early next year for individuals living in Gunnedah Shire whose income has been impacted by drought. This may include farmers, farm workers, contractors, business owners, suppliers and…

18 December, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking proposals for community projects that will stimulate local spending, provide employment and use local businesses and suppliers while delivering a long-lasting public benefit. The Council’s Community Resilience Program will fund approved projects in 2020 to stimulate the economy and help build Gunnedah Shire’s strength and resilience during adverse events like this drought. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said Gunnedah Shire Council had led the way for other…

19 December, 2019 And the winner is… Kamilaroi Road residents have again wowed the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competitions judges to take out the coveted “Santa Street” award. Kamilaroi Road was among the winners announced yesterday at Gunnedah Shire Council following a tour by the judges the night before. Acting Mayor Rob Hooke told the gathering it had been a hard decision, but the lights display would rival that of any town. The winners of…

The Gunndah Shire Council Administration Building will be closed from 12.00pm, Friday 20 December 2019 and will reopen again at 8.00am on Monday, 6 January 2020. For more detailed closure information for other areas of Council please see our 2019/2020 Christmas Closure Calendar. From all of us at Gunnedah Shire Council we’d like to wish you, your family and friends an amazing Christmas and New Year break. We look forward to seeing you in 2020.…

18 December 2019 To help people find immediate support in the event of a disaster, GrantGuru, the team behind Council’s Gunnedah Shire Funding Finder portal, has introduced a new feature. The feature, called “Quick List Bushfire, Drought, and Disaster Funding”, recognises the devastating impact of fires and drought, and acknowledges help can be needed quickly for both those directly impacted and communities in need of rebuilding. “This is a great new feature that will assist…

17 December, 2019 Gunnedah Shire children will get a taste of Christmas a little early on Thursday when the Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground officially opens. The gates will open onto a new space at Wolseley Park that has been designed especially for Gunnedah children of all ages and abilities. “It will be a magic moment when the children are able to put this amazing equipment to its intended use,” Acting Mayor Rob Hooke said. “It…

12 December 2019 Gunnedah’s Sister City Lane Cove has hosted a fundraiser in a show of support for our drought-stricken Shire. Gunnedah Shire Acting Mayor Rob Hooke this month attended the Rain Bringer Christmas Concert at Hunters Hill, part of Lane Cove’s campaign in support of Gunnedah. “It was an amazing night,” Cr Hooke said. “Our city cousins showed they were there for us to help in any way possible and to let us know…

11 December 2019 Christmas and New Year are a time of festive celebration – and a time when your household bins are likely to be absolutely full. Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding Shire residents to be aware of bin collection days and a few changes that will be in place over the holiday period. While there will be no change to household waste and greenwaste collection over the Christmas and New Year period, there will…