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18 July 2024
July Council Meeting Briefs
18 July, 2024 Sister City name added to Council’s Name Register The name of Gunnedah Shire’s Sister City Kolomotu’a, in the Kingdom of Tonga, has been added to Gunnedah Shire Council’s Naming of Public Infrastructure and Public Acknowledgements Policy – Name Register. The policy allows Council to include acknowledgement of individuals and organisations in the naming of public infrastructure. Gunnedah Shire and Kolomotu’a signed a Sister City Agreement on June 24, 2022. Kolomotu’a has named…
17 July 2024
The fun starts with Flickerfest!
17 July, 2024 They’re short, they’re sharp, they’re thought-provoking, ground-breaking and wildly entertaining – the best short films of Flickerfest are coming to Gunnedah over two nights in July and August. Flickerfest is the International Short Film Festival launched at Sydney’s Bondi Beach every year, and Gunnedah is lucky enough to be part of the festival’s touring schedule. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economy & Growth Susan Frater said Flickerfest offered a roller-coaster ride of emotions…
11 July 2024
Water meter replacement program
Gunnedah Shire Council has commenced a water meter replacement program following the identification of issues with some of the smart water meters rolled out in late 2019. Some of the smart meters have been found to be returning low or zero reads, which means some residents may have been undercharged for their actual water consumption. There are no incidences of over‐charging caused by the issue. Council has been provided with replacement meters by the supplier…
10 July 2024
Animal Welfare League service in Gunnedah this month
10 July, 2024 Animal Welfare League NSW will offer a number of free veterinary services in Gunnedah on Saturday, 27 July. The Animal Welfare League will be offering the following free services:• Free health checks for dogs and cats• Free microchipping for dogs and cats• Free dog C3 vaccinations• Limited free cat F3 vaccinations (kittens will be prioritised and adults will be vaccinated at the vet’s discretion due to a shortage in F3 vaccines). The…
8 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council has endorsed the retention of Alcohol-Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas declarations in the Gunnedah Central Business District for a further four years under the NSW Local Government Act 1993. Chair of the Gunnedah Shire Crime Prevention Working Group Cr Colleen Fuller has welcomed the retention of the declarations which have been in place in Gunnedah for more than 18 years. “These declarations have successfully supported a broad array…
8 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Access Working Group and community members staged an awareness raising event in Conadilly Street on Sunday, 7 July to highlight the issue of inappropriate use of designated access parking bays in the Gunnedah CBD. The Access Working Group works to support the delivery of the Shire's DisABILITY Inclusion Action Plan and strengthen Council's commitment to being access champions. Wheelchairs were parked in non-designated parking bays outside Gunnedah Town Hall,…
05 July 2024
Seeking donations for scholarship fund
5 July, 2024 Council is seeking local donations for the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The fund is an initiative of our local community and provides an opportunity for our local youth to succeed in their tertiary education by encouraging students to embark on a journey of lifelong learning by financially supporting those moving on to pursue tertiary studies. Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 and has assisted hundreds of local students over the…
04 July 2024
Exhibition to mark NAIDOC Week
4 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire is joining the celebrations of NAIDOC Week with the opening of the popular NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition 2024 on Friday, 5 July. This exhibition is an eclectic collection of community works reflecting on the week that celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. Cultural Precinct Team Leader Danny…
04 July 2024
Seeking your ideas on Gunnedah's Youth Space
4 July, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council is asking the community – from skateboarders to parents and kids who just want to hang out with friends – to help build a vision for the Gunnedah Youth Space. After extensive community consultation in the lead-up to the Gunnedah Shire Council Open Space Strategy, adopted in 2022, one of the key recommendations was to investigate upgrades to the Gunnedah Skate Park on the corner of View Street and…
01 July 2024
Have your say on Gunnedah's Youth Space
There is currently a concept plan under development for the Gunnedah Youth Space. The purpose of the plan is to create a long-term plan or vision for the skate park area. The plan will be completed by an external consultant and will involve engagement with community members to get input into what could be included in the design. Members of the community are invited to the first consultation workshop which will be held at the…
