November 23, 2020 Do you know someone who makes the Gunnedah Shire a better place? It’s time to nominate outstanding local citizens for Gunnedah Shire Council’s 2021 Australia Day Awards. The Australia Day Awards recognise and honour the positive contributions of local individuals and groups who work tirelessly to enrich the Gunnedah Shire. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said Council is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of local citizens through the Australia Day…

December 20, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has formed a new Skills and Training Working Group to build the Shire’s skills base and provide more local training opportunities. The working group will facilitate greater collaboration between employers, vocational education providers and government, advocating for the community's skills and training needs. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Deputy Rob Hooke and Councillor Colleen Fuller have been nominated as Council’s representatives. They will be joined by several community representatives,…

November 20, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has voted unanimously to engage the NSW Rural Doctors Network to look at solutions to the Shire’s critical general practitioner shortage. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the Shire was at a historically low level of general practitioners, at a ratio of approximately one general practitioner to 3000 residents. That is believed to be one of the highest ratios in the Hunter New England Health area. “While responsibility for health…

November 19, 2020 November is Asbestos Awareness Month and Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding residents to keep safety front of mind when dealing with asbestos. The national campaign is aimed at alerting home renovators and tradespeople about the dangers of asbestos and provides information about safe management and disposal. Gunnedah Shire Council Waste Manager Sheridan Cameron said it is likely homes built or renovated before 1987 contain asbestos in some form or another. “If undisturbed…

November 13, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is once again partnering with the Salvation Army for the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Toy Appeal. Now in its sixth year, the Christmas Tree Toy Appeal aims to connect the community through compassion by calling on residents to donate toys for distribution to local families in need over Christmas. Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Cr Jamie Chaffey said Council was proud to partner with the Salvation Army to help make…

November 12, 2020 Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey has welcomed a draft determination from the NSW Electoral Commission’s Boundary Review that Gunnedah Shire remain in the state seat of Tamworth. The report, released on Monday, identified Gunnedah as a growth shire, with the population expected to increase before 2029. Cr Chaffey said the draft report was great news for Gunnedah. “In July, there was unanimous support from Gunnedah Shire Councillors to make a submission to the…

November 11, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council will usher in the festive season with the inaugural lighting of a Community Christmas Tree next Saturday, November 21. The tree will be installed in Brock’s Court and the lighting ceremony will be held during the Two Rivers Arts Council (TRAC) Christmas Markets at 7:30pm. Earlier this year Gunnedah residents were asked to vote for their preferred colour scheme. The new tree will be adorned with the chosen green,…

November 9, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on local industry representatives to provide input for a proposed Intermodal Freight Terminal in Gunnedah. Council has received funding from the $44 million Australian Government Interface Improvement Program to conduct a pre-feasibility study into a potential terminal at Gunnedah. The pre-feasibility study will be conducted over the coming months and will assess a proposal to develop an intermodal freight terminal in Gunnedah that could maximise the long-term…

November 19, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging students currently considering their tertiary study options to submit an application for the 2021 Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The fund is open to all local students under 25 wanting to further their training and education at university, TAFE, or an accredited training organisation. A scholarship can help with expenses like: Purchasing textbooks, Relocation and other travel costs, Living expenses, and Contribution towards tuition fees. This year applications…

November 5, 2020 NAIDOC Week 2020 is just around the corner, with celebrations planned from November 8 to November 15. The NAIDOC theme for 2020 is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, highlighting the ancient history of First Nations people, who have inhabited and cared for the continent for over 65,000 years. Gunnedah Shire Council recognises the rich history of our First Nations people, which dates back thousands of generations and are celebrating NAIDOC 2020 with…