23 August 2018 The 2018 NAIDOC Week art exhibition with the theme ‘Because of her, we can’ celebrated the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made, and continue to make, to communities, families, and to the nation. Local Gunnedah artists, hobbyists, schools, organisations and individuals came together to explore the theme and exhibited their artworks in a professional gallery space. There were over 100 works in a variety of mediums, including…

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20 August 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and insured companies for the design and construction of ‘Works Associated with Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground Gunnedah’. Tender documents can be obtained by registering on the e-tendering portal at www.tenderlink.com/gunnedah to download the documents free of charge. Tender enquiries should be via the online forum accessed on the portal. The Request for Expressions of Interest closes at 10.00am, Friday, 31 August 2018. For more information regarding this…

Gunnedah Shire Council accepted a tender of $11.4 million from Hines Constructions of Bathurst to complete Stage 1a of the Master Plan at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 16 August 2017. Construction started on the project on 16 October 2017 and progress is well underway. Gunnedah Shire Council is keeping the community updated with regular newsletters on the progress of the project. Hard copies of the newsletter are available at Gunnedah Shire Council Administration Building,…

16 August 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council has joined other local governments and public libraries in a united effort across NSW to call for a doubling in State Government funding to resolve a shortfall that threatens the long-term viability of local public libraries. Council’s Director, Corporate and Community Services Colin Formann said the local library is a valued place for the community to meet, access knowledge and share ideas. “Providing high quality library services is a…

16 August 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council is excited to announce that as part of its Parks Playground Equipment Improvement Program, new playground equipment will be installed next to the amenities block at Donnelly Fields. Council’s Manager of Public Facilities Geoff Phillips said the equipment was going to be a great addition to the park. “Installing a playground at Donnelly Fields will not only enhance the facility, but provide a fun and safe space for children…

15 August 2018 With dry conditions continuing across the NSW, Local Government Authorised Weeds Officers are reminding stock producers to be aware of the risk of weed seed in fodder such as hay, grain or cottonseed imported from other parts of NSW and interstate. Gunnedah Shire Council Weeds Officer Lee Amidy said today that as feed supplies continue to become scarce and more expensive, farmers desperate to feed hungry stock are looking further afield to…

15 August 2018 GoCo Community Care invites Gunnedah Shire’s elderly residents to discuss what health and wellness means to them. GoCo, in partnership with NESST, is hosting a Wellness Day on Tuesday, 28 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Gunnedah Shire Band Hall. GoCo CHSP Co-ordinator Nicole Shields invites residents to take the opportunity to discuss and discover potential health and wellbeing opportunities. “Join us for a conversation about what you want to see…

15 August 2018 Now is the perfect time to visit the largest agricultural based exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. The 2018 AgQuip Field Days have remained industry relevant, evolving and a great platform for new technology and information within the agricultural sector each year, and Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the dry times make that even more important. “AgQuip means different things to different people, but the one thing we all have in…

14 August 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council Planning and Environmental Services Team held a community workshop titled “Unlocking the Potential of your Backyard” as part of Local Government Week recently. The aim of the workshop was to notify Gunnedah residents of the potential opportunities for additional residential accommodation in an effort to combat the housing shortage that Gunnedah is currently facing. Gunnedah housing prices have seen significant growth, according to realestate.com the median sales price for…