May 31, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is inviting community members considering nominating in the upcoming local government election to attend a free candidate briefing session. Facilitated by former Lismore City Council Mayor Jenny Dowell OAM, the session is open to any community member interested in learning about standing for Council and the role and responsibilities of elected Councillors. The session will be held at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday, June 18 from…

May 28, 2021 The winners of 2021 Waste Into Art competition have been announced, with 59 innovative entries across seven categories wowing judges. The biennial competition has been running regionally for more than 20 years, challenging schools, community groups and individuals to transform waste into art and design. Deputy Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Rob Hooke opened the exhibition and was impressed by the diverse interpretations of the theme “Metal Reimagined.” “I was so impressed…

May 27, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding motorists to be mindful when parking outside schools and in the CBD. Parking time limits ensure all community members and visitors have a reasonable chance of finding a park. It also makes the CBD more accessible for people who rely on parking close to public facilities. Council Coordinator of Regulatory Services Wade Berryman said parking regulations are state laws which are designed to maintain safety and turnover…

May 26, 2021 One of Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery’s most anticipated exhibitions – Waste Into Art 2021 – will open on Friday. Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Jacinta Cipolla said entries had been rolling in for the exhibition, which is held in partnership with Northern Inland Regional Waste to promote the reduction of waste. “Entries include some absolutely amazing ventures into the imagination,” Ms Cipolla said. “People have taken everyday objects that would go…

May 26, 2021 Experienced tourism manager Nikki Robertson has joined the Gunnedah Shire Council team to help bring Gunnedah to the rest of the world. As one of her first tasks in the role, Nikki has been invited to speak about Agritourism and the pilot project between the Liverpool Plains and the Office of the Small Business Commissioner at the Local Government Destination and Visitor Economy Conference this week. Nikki brings a lot of experience…

RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAH  Monday 14 June 2021 Collection will be on Tuesday 15 June 2021. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday.   RECYCLING COLLECTION - CURLEWIS Monday 14 June 2021 Collection will be on Wednesday 16 June 2021. Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Tuesday evening as collection will begin early on Wednesday.   Should you have…

May 21, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is urging landholders to be on the lookout for Parthenium on properties, following recent discoveries of the invasive weed in the North West. Currently found mostly in Central and South East Queensland, Parthenium weed is a prohibited species in NSW. The highly invasive weed poses a significant risk to livestock and reduces crop and land values. Contact with plants or pollen can also cause serious respiratory and allergic reactions…

May 20, 2021 Three major arts and culture programs will get a helping hand through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants Funding Program. Council last night endorsed the Arts and Cultural Grants Panel’s recommendation to award funding to three applicants – Arts Gunnedah, Gunnedah Conservatorium and Two Rivers Arts Council. Panel chair Cr Ann Luke said Council was one of the few local government bodies in New South Wales that offered funding for arts…

18 May, 2021 Gunnedah’s newest festival is proud to announce Paul West of the popular television series A River Cottage Australia as the 2021 festival ambassador for Harvest Gunnedah. Harvest Gunnedah Committee Chair Cr Colleen Fuller said Mr West, who is known for his cooking with farm-fresh food, would be an important part of the celebrations on October 2. “Having chef Paul West here for Harvest Gunnedah is wonderful news,” Cr Fuller said. “Our Shire…

May 13, 2021 The latest round of the Business Partner Program has now opened for 2021, providing an opportunity for existing or new businesses to start a fresh adventure. The Business Partner Program has assisted many Gunnedah Shire businesses and organisations to expand or start new initiatives, and meets up to 75 per cent of project costs for eligible applications. Some of the 10 recipients of the previous round of the program were congratulated by…