5 February, 2020 Gunnedah’s young people will be invited to talk about the issues they face at a roundtable discussion next week hosted by the Gunnedah’s Youth Interagency. People aged under 25 are being asked to give a unique perspective of the challenges facing young people in 2020 at an event to be held at the Smithurst Theatre from 10 to 11.30am on Tuesday, 11 February 2020. Young people are asked to create the agenda…

3 February, 2020 After the long, hot summer, Gunnedah will be celebrating the change of season. What better way to welcome in autumn than with the Gunnedah Autumn Markets on Saturday, March 21. The markets, organised by the Two Rivers Arts Council (TRAC) as part of Harmony Week 2020, will include a special introduction to those new to the Gunnedah Shire community. The markets will also boast a variety of local produce and art, live…

31 February, 2020 Flickerfest 29th International Film Festival Roadshow is on its way to Gunnedah! Gunnedah is again lucky enough to host this popular short film festival in 2020, with two sessions – the Best of Australian Short Films and Short Laughs Comedy Films from around the world. Gunnedah Shire Council Events and Engagement Officer Jacinta Cipolla said the event was a highlight of Gunnedah’s cultural year. “Every year, Flickerfest is fun, original and includes…

31 January, 2020 This February 14, the decision about where to go with the friends and family closest to you is already made, with a dinner and live show that will make Valentine’s Day special. Gunnedah will host What’s New Pussycat at 6pm at Gunnedah Town Hall, starring performers Melissa Langton and Mark Jones in a joyous, foot-stamping, hand-clapping celebration of the swinging sixties. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Events and Engagement Officer Jacinta Cipolla said the…

31 January, 2020 Nineteen young Gunnedah Shire people have today been given a helping hand along the road to their tertiary adventure through the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The successful applicants were awarded their scholarships at a ceremony at the Civic Theatre in Gunnedah today, with the Clinical Dean at the University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health Dr Lauren Cone as the inspiring guest speaker. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Scholarship Fund…

January 30, 2020 Gunnedah’s strong small business sector is being asked to have its say on the state’s Small Business Strategy. The NSW Government has released the NSW Small Business Strategy 2020: Discussion Paper to seek public feedback release an updated NSW Small Business Strategy. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said small business was a very important part of the Shire’s economy. “There are more than 765,000 small businesses across New South…

January 30, 2020 Commencing Monday 3/2/ 2020, weather permitting, Gunnedah Shire Council has contracted JR Richards Waste and Recycling services to begin the CCTV and Cleaning of the sewer supply mains in various areas around town. We aim to significantly improve the sewer system and these works should take approximately eight weeks to complete. We appreciate your understanding during this period. We endeavour to limit interruptions wherever possible, however unavoidable interruptions to traffic flow, property…

25 January 2020 Gunnedah Shire has congratulated its newest Australia Day Award recipients at a special community dinner. The Australia Day Awards Dinner was held tonight at the Gunnedah Town Hall, with the Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador surf lifesaver Doug Hawkins as guest speaker. “This is a really special event in Gunnedah’s calendar,” Mayor Jamie Chaffey said. “It’s a celebration where we recognise the outstanding contribution our citizens make to the Shire. “These nominees have…

29 January 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has received NSW Government endorsement to go ahead with its preferred option for a centralised fluoridation dosing system. Council approved the introduction of fluoridation to the Gunnedah town water supply in December 2017. Gunnedah Shire Council presented a case to the State Government to meet the costs of a new centralised fluoridation dosing system instead of making use of the current three-dosing point system for the introduction of fluoride.…

24 January 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is proud to exhibit Between, a showcase of traditional Aboriginal artworks with a contemporary twist. The artworks have been created by participants, staff and community members of the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council’s Bumbira Art and Culture Program. This exhibition highlights the diversity of artistic projects delivered by Bumbira Art and Culture social and emotional wellbeing program (previously the University of Newcastle Gomeroi gaaynggal Program). Projects include “Three Perspectives”,…