September 9, 2021 Gunnedah’s Koala Sanctuary remains something significant to look forward following the pandemic, but will have new operators at the helm. Gunnedah Shire Council has received notification from tourism operator The CaPTA Group it has been forced to withdraw from the project due to the “huge toll” the pandemic has taken on the Australian tourism industry. The CaPTA Group, which is based in Far North Queensland, advised it had “no choice” but to…

September 7, 2021 The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) are bringing pop-up vaccination clinics to the Gunnedah Shire during September, with residents encouraged to come forward to receive their first or second Pfizer jab.   The RFDS will host clinics in Gunnedah, Mullaley and Curlewis over a 5 day period from September 13-17, with anyone aged 12 and over able to attend. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said these mass vaccination clinics will…

September 1, 2021 Today’s announcement by NSW Health that fragments of the Covid virus have been detected in a sample from the Gunnedah Sewage Treatment Plant is a stern reminder we need to do the right thing, Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said. This is the first time the virus has been detected in a Gunnedah sample. “This is news that no one will be happy to hear, but it is good to get an early…

August 27, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council’s “roadmap” for the Shire’s economic prosperity for the next five years is now on public exhibition, and people are urged to have their say. The Draft Gunnedah Shire Economic Development Strategy 2022-26 outlines Council’s key priorities for helping build an even stronger and more resilient economy, following consultation with businesses and the community. Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey said a robust and growing economy was the key to a cohesive…

August 27, 2021 Two preferred names for the new second road over rail bridge were selected by Councillors at Wednesday’s August Ordinary Council Meeting. Council chose to put forward both an Aboriginal and European name, with the preferred name being the Reginald Talbot and Doc Anderson Bridge. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said Reginald Talbot and Doc Anderson’s outstanding contributions to the community during their lifetimes made them worthy choices. “There were so…

26 August, 2021 Seven Gunnedah Shire businesses will benefit from the latest round of the Gunnedah Shire Council Business Partner Program, for projects as diverse as infrastructure expansion to a business and marketing plan. Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke said $29,000 in funding had been approved for initiatives that met the key criteria of supporting new business opportunities or expanding existing businesses. “The 17 applications were considered on their…

August 25, 2021 Following Gunnedah Shire Council’s closure of waste management facilities for residential services on Monday, the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued updated advice for regional NSW residents without a council kerbside waste collection or access to a Mobile Collection Service. For these people, leaving home to take waste to landfill is now considered a reasonable excuse. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said he was pleased the NSW EPA had…

August 24, 2021 As lockdown continues across regional NSW, I would like to thank Gunnedah Shire residents for their commitment and support for each other as we adjust to life at home. By following the restrictions we are giving ourselves the best chance of getting through this quickly, helping to ensure the health of ourselves, our families and our region. This is a difficult but necessary step in safeguarding our community against COVID-19, and on…

August 14, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is working to ensure the health and safety of the community following NSW Health’s announcement of a statewide one week snap lockdown. 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…

August, 2021 Work is about to start on Gunnedah’s new $8 million water treatment centre which will meet the Shire’s water needs into the next century. The new centre will be located along Kelvin Road opposite Gunnedah Airport. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said NSW Health was meeting $7.4 million of the cost of the plant through an agreement to provide a centralised centre that will include the new fluoridation system and a more modern gas…