14 November, 2022 It’s time to light up Gunnedah’s streets for the annual Christmas Lights Competition. The Gunnedah Shire Council Christmas Lights Competition is an opportunity for locals to be rewarded for their creative flair ahead of the festive season, and all residents and businesses are invited to participate. Christmas lights and displays will be judged and awarded prizes under six categories, including: Best Decorated House - $200 Gunny Money Gift Card, Best Nativity Scene…

10 November, 2022 Gunnedah Shire welcomed five new citizens on Wednesday. The conferees from four countries, including the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Brazil and the Netherlands, became Australian citizens at a ceremony at The Smithurst Theatre. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Councillor Jamie Chaffey said citizenship ceremonies were an opportunity for all Australians in their community, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on, and celebrate what’s great about being Australian. “Citizenship ceremonies give us an…

10 November 2022 In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Gunnedah Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 16 November 2022 will include the presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2022. In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect…

8 November, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey has called for immediate Federal and State assistance after the most recent flood event hit primary producers at a critical time. Cr Chaffey said Gunnedah Shire was among 220 regions declared as natural disaster areas this year. In fact, 126 of New South Wales’s 128 local government areas have had natural disaster declarations within the last 12 months, according to the President of Local Government NSW,…

8 November, 2022 The Christmas season is coming to Gunnedah early on the feet of Irish dancers. All-singing, all-dancing troupe, A Taste of Ireland, will perform their show A Celtic Christmas on Sunday, 20 November at Gunnedah Town Hall. Watch two star-crossed lovers twirl beneath the mistletoe as award-winning Irish musicians complement the world’s best Irish dancers to deliver an exciting mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, carols and red-hot rhythms in an unforgettable night…

November 7, 2022 Gunnedah Shire Council has released a detailed program covering the next six weeks of unsealed road maintenance activities. This program will be updated on a weekly basis. It is a guide only, as Council continually assesses roads and prioritises activities for completion. As a result of the recent flood events, we are in a reactive phase of scheduling to address the most severe defects in the unsealed road network first. Reactive works…

November 3, 2022 As Christmas approaches, it is time to think about helping out the children whose families have been through so much this year. The Gunnedah Shire community can once again help make Christmas joyful by giving a gift to the annual Gunnedah Shire Community Christmas Tree Toy Appeal. The Gunnedah Shire Council and the Salvation Army are joining hands to hold this appeal, now in its ninth year. Gunnedah Shire Deputy Mayor Rob…

1 November, 2022 GoCo added a touch of glamour while tackling social isolation, by taking 80 clients to watch the recent local production of Chicago in Tamworth, as part of their social support program. “Loneliness was a significant concern for us during the pandemic, particularly amongst our clientele who already experience reduced capacity to access the community,” GoCo Executive Manager Bruce Mercer said. “The interest we have received to attend this event across our catchment…

Gunnedah Disaster Recovery Information Information and contacts for residents who need assistance following recent flooding can be found by clicking the link below: Gunnedah Disaster Recovery Information.pdf Businesses Affected by Floods and Storms The NSW Government would like to know the financial impacts of the storms and floods on businesses in flood-affected areas in 2022. If your business has been impacted, please complete this short 5-minute survey. Your input will support ongoing disaster response and…

October 17, 2022 Delegates from Gunnedah Shire have returned from a successful visit to Tonga that has opened a huge range of opportunities for partnership between the two regions. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said at the invitation of Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho, a delegation of 18 business, community and Council representatives visited to further the newly signed Sister City Agreement between Gunnedah Shire and Kolomotu’a in Tonga. The five-day visit included…