31 July 2019 Nominations are invited from members of the community to be part of a working group for Gunnedah Shire’s newest festival. Council is seeking nominations for up to three community members for the Hay and Harvest Festival Working Group. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said this was a great opportunity to help create an exciting new event on the regional calendar. “The Gunnedah Hay and Harvest Festival will celebrate and…

31 July, 2019 A Gunnedah program to encourage youngsters to dive into the world of books is continuing its success with another group of students achieving milestones. The Gunnedah Shire Library’s 1000 Books After School program is designed to continue the good reading habits inspired by the library’s 1000 Books Before School initiative. It is open to all primary-school aged children, who can join at any time during the year. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey,…

26 July 2019 Local Government Week 2019 will be held next week from July 29 to August 4, with a full schedule events to be held in Gunnedah. The theme for 2019 is “Your Council”, looking at the many areas council is involved in throughout the community beyond roads, rates and rubbish. “Council is so much a part of the community, from the care provided by GoCo, to our parks and sporting facilities, cultural precinct…

25 July 2019 Community groups and businesses operating throughout the Gunnedah Shire will be able to more easily find and apply for grants with the launch of the new Gunnedah Shire Funding Finder. Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to supporting local businesses and community groups to grow and thrive, and has joined forces with Australia’s most powerful grant search engine, Grant Guru, to deliver a free one-stop-shop website for business and community grants. The search…

24 July 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council hereby calls for Expressions of Interest for the management and operation of the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Kiosk for the 2019/20 season. Management and operation of the Gunnedah Swimming Pool Kiosk Expression of Interest documentation is available through Council’s website www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au and/or hard copies will be available at Council’s Administration Building, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah. Submissions addressing the selection criteria must be completed and returned to Council via email council@infogunnedah.com.au  Closing…

24 July, 2019 A new blue fixture is making a splash in Conadilly Street. Gunnedah Youth Council members identified a need for a water refill station in the main street – and went beyond the standard bubbler to come up with a water cooler that even caters for thirsty furry friends. Gunnedah Youth Council secured $1000 through a Pitch It competition at the 2017 NSW Youth Councils Conference to turn this idea into a reality.…

23 July, 2019 AgQuip might be Australia’s number one field days event, but it’s about to be joined by something different – NightQuip! The NightQuip Night Market, an initiative of Gunnedah Shire Council in partnership with the Service NSW Easy to do Business Program, will be held on the footpaths of Conadilly Street on August 20 – the first night of AgQuip. “This brand new event is already attracting a lot of interest,” Gunnedah Shire…

22 July, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council is looking at holding two events each year to help new residents to the shire feel at home. At this week’s ordinary Gunnedah Shire Council meeting, councillors heard the Economic Development Working Group had suggested bi-annual events to welcome new residents. “Gunnedah Shire is a great community, and we want new residents to not only feel welcome, but to easily make connections with people and groups they share interests…

19 July 2019 Gunnedah Shire residents will have a one-off opportunity to dispose of their bulky waste items for free. Gunnedah Shire Councillors voted at yesterday’s ordinary council meeting to hold a Domestic Bulky Waste Disposal Weekend on September 21 and 22. Gunnedah Shire Council Waste Management Superintendent Sheridan Cameron said the day was a great chance for residents to have a spring clean and dispose of items like old whitegoods, furniture and even tree…

18 July, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council will waive fees for street trading and footpath dining applications for the next financial year to assist businesses during a difficult economic time. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the drought had added to the challenges already faced by retail businesses in a regional town. “Retail businesses in Gunnedah Shire are under increased pressure from not only the drought, but the impact of online shopping,” Cr Chaffey said. “Gunnedah is…