April 22, 2021 Ten local businesses and organisations will get a helping hand to get new projects off the ground in the latest round of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. Council has allocated $27,905.87 to 10 businesses and organisations in round three of the 2020/21 Business Partner Program for projects as diverse as a mobile therapy service to a new electrical business start-up. Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke…

April 22, 2021 The seventh annual Gunnedah Youth Expo has wrapped up with more than 250 young people filling the Gunnedah Town Hall yesterday for information to help them on their life path. The day featured 30 exhibitors including tertiary education providers, health and community services and a range of local businesses. Jacinta Mannion’s local business Mannion Drilling was one of several local exhibitors at the expo. She said they were thrilled to be involved…

A number of events and services will be held throughout the Gunnedah Shire on Anzac Day to commemorate and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by men and women of war. Veterans and servicemen and women from across generations of armed conflicts bearing their medals will assemble and lead marches, joined by family members, school children, and emergency service personnel. The RSL is encouraging those not attending a Dawn Service at their local cenotaph to…

April 16, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council this week welcomed representatives from the High Commission of Tonga, who met with local businesses to discuss employment opportunities. The Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga lies significantly more than a cooee away from the landlocked north-western NSW Shire of Gunnedah, but talks between representatives from the two locations have uncovered opportunities the two could realise together. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said there is a strong alignment of…

April 14, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is inviting the local community, housing providers, business and industry representatives to have their say in the development of a new Gunnedah Shire Local Housing Strategy.  The wide ranging strategy will identify key priorities, objectives and initiatives for the delivery of affordable housing within the Gunnedah Shire. Gunnedah Shire Council Director of Planning and Environmental Services Andrew Johns said the Local Housing Strategy will inform strategic planning for residential…

April 14, 2021 Miniature books recording people’s artworks and thoughts during the very different year of 2020 are about to go on display at Gunnedah Shire Library. The Panorama Project will open in Gunnedah on Monday, April 19 as part of a regional tour, and includes more than 180 sketchbooks, some contributed by Gunnedah Shire residents. Gunnedah Shire Librarian Christiane Birkett said the exciting project was an Arts North West initiative. “We made the Panorama…

April 14, 2021 Gunnedah Shire Council is conducting a short public survey to ensure our parks, sports grounds and open spaces meet our community's needs. Survey feedback will assist in developing a Plan of Management for public open spaces. The Plan of Management will guide the use and management of community and Crown land in Council ownership or care and control. Community land and Crown land comprise a wide variety of properties including our iconic parks,…

April 7, 2021 The 2021 program for Youth Week in Gunnedah has it all, from comedy to cricket, and from debating to a mental health workshop. NSW Youth Week 2021 is April 16 to 24 and is an opportunity for young people to share ideas, attend events, have their voices heard, showcase their talents, celebrate their contribution to the community, and have fun. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Customer and Community Relation Charlotte Hoddle said Gunnedah’s…

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and licenced company to renew and deliver a focused document that provides staff with a clear, measurable and achievable deliverables for a Destination Management Plan and Action Plan 2021 – 2025. The strategy should seek to identify the focus areas and products for tourism in Gunnedah Shire to grow visitors numbers and maximise visitor spend. Quotation submissions will be received until 5pm, Friday April 23. Quotation…

March 29, 2021 It was the year 2001 and the first Harry Potter movie – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – along with Shrek and Ocean’s Eleven made their debut. It was also the year going to the cinema in Gunnedah as we know it became a reality, with The Civic opening its big screen on March 31, 2001 – 20 years ago this Wednesday. Gunnedah Shire Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley…