October 14, 2021 The Gunnybalds are coming to Gunnedah! Next year, Gunnedah Shire will pay tribute to a collection of our friends and neighbours in a portrait exhibition in the tradition of the famous Archibald Prize. So it is time to get painting, drawing and creating! Gunnedah Shire Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Jacinta Cipolla said the Gunnybalds were a great way to celebrate who we are. “Gunnedah is a place of characters and of…

October 11, 2021 Stay-at-home orders in Gunnedah have been lifted today, with the Shire transitioning to state-wide restrictions as part of the NSW Government’s Reopening NSW roadmap. Gunnedah Shire Council’s face-to-face services have started to reopen with the Elgin Street Administration Building opening this morning, and the Gunnedah Memorial Indoor Swimming Pool, Gunnedah Shire Library, Civic Cinema, Cultural Precinct and Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre all open from tomorrow. In line with the new NSW Public…

October 11, 2021 Gunnedah Shire will exit lockdown with the rest of the state on October 11 in line with the NSW Government’s Reopening NSW roadmap. Gunnedah Shire Council will be reopening facilities over the next two days, with increased hygiene measures and safety protocols in place. The following services are set to reopen: Open Monday, October 11: Elgin Street Administration Building, and Livvi’s Place Playground, Open from Tuesday, October 12: Gunnedah Shire Library, Gunnedah…

October 6, 2021 The Gunnedah Saleyards redevelopment has reached an exciting milestone with Joint Regional Planning Panel approval of the development application lodged by Gunnedah Shire Council in March. The saleyards precinct upgrade received an announcement of $14 million in funding from the NSW Government in September 2020 and has been supported by a Gunnedah Shire Council co-contribution of $3.56 million. Gunnedah Shire Council General Manager Eric Groth said it was exciting to see the…

October 5, 2021 Following the announcement of multiple positive COVID-19 cases in Gunnedah Shire, the Gunnedah Shire Local Government Area has returned to lockdown until Monday, October 11. Under the stay at home rules, everyone must remain at home unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave. Reasonable excuses include: shopping for essential items, medical care or caregiving, for essential work that cannot be completed from home and outdoor exercise with a member of your…

October 4, 2021 Following the announcement of multiple positive cases in Gunnedah Shire and associated case contact locations, NSW Health have announced the Gunnedah Shire Local Government Area will return to lockdown from midnight October 4 until October 11. Under the stay at home rules, everyone must remain at home unless they have a reasonable excuse to leave. Reasonable excuses include: shopping for essential items, medical care or caregiving, for essential work that cannot be…

September 30, 2021 Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey has written to NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research the Hon Brad Hazzard and the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon Greg Hunt requesting an urgent investigation into Hunter New England Health’s inaction in providing General Practitioner services to the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre (GRHC). Cr Chaffey said he was compelled to elevate the issue due to the fact that despite…

September 30, 2021 Some Gunnedah Shire Council Services will be closed or operating for reduced hours on Monday, October 4. Service changes include: Gunnedah Shire Council Elgin Street Administration Building – closed. Gunnedah Shire Library – closed. Gunnedah Memorial Swimming Pool – both pools open 9am to 6pm. Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre - open from 10am to 3pm. Civic Cinema – closed. Waste Management Facilities - open as normal. There are no changes to kerbside…

September 30, 2021 As at September 12, 2021, 71.9% of the Gunnedah Shire population aged 15 and over have received one dose, while 36.9% are fully vaccinated. You can contact your GP practice or pharmacy to make a booking for a COVID-19 vaccine, or attend a vaccination clinic. The Royal Flying Doctor Service are returning to Gunnedah Shire for residents to receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination on the following…

September 29, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is planning for future tourism opportunities and calling for community participation in the creation of a new Destination Management Plan (DMP). Council has commissioned consultants Jenny Rand & Associates to prepare the Gunnedah Shire Destination Management Plan 2022-26. The plan will provide a focused list of strategies to develop the Gunnedah destination and identify opportunities to boost tourism and maximise visitor spend locally. Residents and visitors who would like…