8 May 2018 All roads lead to Gunnedah for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow in June as this bounty of belly laughs rolls into town. Come along to the jam-packed, tour-de-comedy, featuring funnymakers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand up and sketch, to satire and song, in one side-splitting show. Each year, the show is becoming better than ever, and this year it’s back by popular demand. A busload of Australian stars,…

2 May 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council is undertaking community consultation regarding a proposed location for an off-leash dog area. Council’s Open Space Strategy has identified Athol Gallen Park, off Walter Rodd Street, as a suitable location due to its size and accessibility. The proposal includes fencing (1.2 metres high), seating, waste bins, a water point, concrete pathways and signage. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager Public Facilities Geoff Phillips said Athol Gallen Park has the supporting infrastructure…

2 May 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council has provided a boost to the arts and culture scene, with more than $16,000 granted to local groups under the new Arts and Cultural Funding Program. Following submissions, a selection panel was appointed and recommended a total of $16,751.00 in grant funding to be distributed among five groups. The following funding was endorsed by Council at April’s Ordinary Council Meeting: Gunnedah Pottery Club $1400.00 to assist with workshop costs…

Tuesday, 1 May 2018 Eather Drive in memory of the late Edward 'Clyde' Eather is a section of roadway extending west from Oxley Highway to the intersection of Ruvigne and Wilkinson Roads, Gunnedah. The proposed road name will be publicly exhibited for a period of 28 days from Tuesday, 1 May 2018. The proposed road name plan can be viewed online or in person at Council's Administration Building, 63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah between the hours…

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it comes to Gunnedah in 2018! Come along to the jam-packed tour-de-comedy, featuring funnymakers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand-up and sketch, to satire and song in one side-splitting show! You won’t want to miss it when this bounty of belly laughs rolls into town. The event will be held at the Gunnedah Town Hall on Saturday, 16 June 2018 from 7.30pm. Tickets: Concession: $35.00…

Monday, 23 April 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council has resolved to provide financial and in-kind support to the Gunnedah Show Society for the upcoming Energy Innovation and Mining Expo (eIMEx). Gunnedah Show Society approached Council seeking support for the event at the March Ordinary Council Meeting. Council moved at last Wednesday’s Ordinary Council Meeting to provide up to $15,000 of in-kind support, as well as a $20,000 financial contribution to the Expo. Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor…

18 April 2018 Australia’s favourite ‘kidult’ comedians, The Listies, are bringing their best-smelling book Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to the Gunnedah stage. Ickypedia will be held at the Gunnedah Town Hall on Saturday, 5 May from 1.00pm. Ickypedia is a seriously silly show that answers all of life’s unimportant questions: How do you take a smellfie? What exactly are udderpants? And what happens if you never ever clean your room? With snot…

18 April 2018 A number of events and services will be held throughout the Gunnedah Shire on ANZAC Day to commemorate the fallen and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by men and women of war.  Veterans and servicemen and women from across generations of armed conflicts bearing their medals will assemble and lead marches, joined by family members, school children, and emergency service personnel. ANZAC Day Dawn Service - GunnedahThe Gunnedah RSL Sub-branch has…

16 April 2018 Council is seeking written applications from Gunnedah Shire residents to fill the following positions on its Crime Prevention Working Group. 2 Community Representatives and 1 Youth Representative Nominees must over 18, a resident of the Gunnedah Shire with strong community links and have a demonstrated commitment to, and/or understanding of, crime prevention and community safety The Crime Prevention Working Group takes a collaborative approach to crime prevention, focusing on causes of crime…

16 April 2018 Members of the Centenary of ANZAC Working Group have been busy preparing for next Sunday’s Centenary of ANZAC Concert to be held on Pensioners Hill. "We are very pleased to have the reigning Australian National Junior A Grade Champions, Gunnedah Shire Junior Band, teaming with Gunnedah Conservatorium students, Gunnedah High School senior drama students and community members in order to present a moving tribute to Australian Service personnel who have served Australia…