Gunnedah Shire Council together with Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce are inviting local employers to support a business skills project. A facilitated meeting will be held this week for anyone responsible for hiring, training or providing staff, as well as representatives from businesses, industries or community groups who have identified skills or training needs. The outcome of the meeting will be a working group of interested people to work together over the next 12…

Local photographer Christoph Nagele is known for his stunning photographic images and has gained renown through his Facebook page, My Gunnedah. Christoph will be exhibiting his carefully selected and curated photographs of people and personalities from throughout Gunnedah Shire in his 2017 exhibition - ‘People of Gunnedah’. This selection of images will celebrate people in the Gunnedah community; capturing moments of their achievements, beauty and soul. “A natural smile is a beautiful thing to photograph,…

Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey is calling for a decision to be made on the future of the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre (GRHC). After GRHC appointed voluntary administrator Alan Hayes, of Hayes Advisory on July 7 – a lengthy negotiation process and due diligence has been completed with preferred party Mackellar Care, however the future of the clinic still hangs in the balance, causing frustration in the community. “Due diligence has been completed by Mackellar…

The NSW Government budget announcement earlier this year included a record investment of $1.3 billion to regional NSW through the Regional Growth Fund. Gunnedah Shire Council is working with the NSW Government and neighbouring councils, Liverpool Plains Shire and Tamworth Regional Council, to develop Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) to ensure this investment is successful in growing business confidence, creating and encouraging business investment, maximising the potential for jobs growth and securing a strong future…

In the lead up to the Garage Sale Trail, Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging the community to think differently about waste and participate in the nationwide community and sustainability event. Garage Sale Trail is one big weekend of garage sales that is happening in communities across Australia in October. The event aims to get the community thinking about the waste they generate and how some of it can be reused. “Waste is a growing issue.…

Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program aims to support new and existing businesses to grow sustainably and increase productivity by providing a financial assistance package. “The Business Partner Program is a key component of Council’s Economic Development Strategy and is designed to support and nurture existing businesses to encourage increased productivity, sustainability, growth and employment; and to attract new businesses and economic activity,” Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said. “The program has the potential to…

10.00am Wednesday, 18 October 2017 | Smithurst Theatre Tickets: $25.00 Arts Grant Writing Basics is a workshop offering handy tips and tricks to any individual or community organisation applying for arts grants. The tools and techniques provided will increase your chance to win the support you need to get your great idea off the ground. Learn how to decode the application questions, summarise your project, prepare a justification and conquer your budget. Executive Director of…

A number of local volunteer groups were recognised for their service at the annual NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Deputy Mayor Gae Swain attended the award ceremony by The Centre of Volunteering in partnership with Family and Community Services, and ClubsNSW in Armidale on Tuesday, 5 September and accepted the awards on the groups’ behalf, before presenting their certificates in person on Monday. CWA – Gunnedah, Emerald Hill, Curlewis, Tambar Springs, Somerton and Ghooli;…

Eleven community and sporting groups in Gunnedah have received a funding boost from Gunnedah Shire Council’s Section 356 Small Grants Program. Seven community groups and four sporting groups were successful with their applications and awarded more than $34,000 in funding on Monday at the Council Chambers by Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey. “We place great value on our community groups - what they do for the community is outstanding and opportunities for us to show…

Nominations for the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards are now open - giving Gunnedah the chance to recognise local young achievers. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey encourages all residents to nominate a local young person into the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards. “We have a huge cross-section of high achievers among our younger community and it’s important to recognise their efforts to boost their confidence and help to build a strong foundation for their future,” Cr Chaffey…