21 July, 2020 A total of nearly $30,000 will be made available to nine Gunnedah Shire organisations through the Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grant program for a range of projects. Selection panel member Cr Ann Luke said six community organisations and three sporting organisations had been approved for grants worth a total of $29,602.22. “We look forward to seeing some great improvements for community and sporting groups through the latest round of the…

20 July, 2020 Council supports Eisteddfod’s award nomination Gunnedah Shire Councillors have voted to support Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society’s nomination for a national award for this year’s Online Music Eisteddfod. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the society had applied to council for financial support towards entry fees for the Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event and Best Regional Event categories of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium. “The Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society has created something wonderful…

16 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has more opportunities to work with local businesses following the introduction of an innovative digital marketplace. VendorPanel is a purchasing and procurement platform that allows local businesses to register for a broad range of Council tenders. VendorPanel Marketplace then uses geolocation to help Council staff pinpoint businesses that Council can collaborate with. The platform is free and available to all suppliers with an Australian business number and public liability…

15 July, 2020 Organisers of Harvest Gunnedah have announced a new date for the inaugural festival, with the feast for the senses now scheduled for next Spring. Harvest Gunnedah will be held during the 2021 October Long Weekend on Saturday, October 2 at Riverside Racecourse, Gunnedah. Gunnedah Shire Councillor and member of the Harvest Gunnedah Committee Colleen Fuller said that COVID-19 had created an exceptional set of circumstances, forcing the group to make the difficult…

14 July, 2020 A new collection is on the way to Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, with internationally renowned bronze and sculpture artist Kerry Cannon showcasing his exhibition Los Caprichos. Los Caprichos is inspired by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya’s collection of the same name, which explored the nuances of 18th century Spanish culture through a series of etchings. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said while Cannon draws inspiration from de…

14 July, 2020 It is with disappointment I confirm ACM Rural Events have advised of the cancellation of the 2020 AgQuip field days due to the changing and widespread impacts of COVID-19. Despite their very best efforts and consideration of all options, organisers have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event to ensure the health and safety of the entire AgQuip community. I am disappointed for everyone involved. AgQuip is a landmark event…

14 July, 2020 Following the recent tragedy that has occurred in Gunnedah, Whitehaven Coal has announced a free psychological support service available to everyone in the community. Whitehaven is temporarily expanding its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help all members of the Gunnedah community access free, confidential psychology services over the next fortnight. A confidential consulting space has been set up in the Creative Arts Meeting room of The Civic, at 83 Chandos Street Gunnedah.…

July 8, 2020 It is with great sadness we’re hearing breaking news about the tragedy that has occurred in Gunnedah. Police are currently investigating. Please contact them for further information. Our thoughts are prayers are with the family. We are a strong and tightknit community - and together we will support the family and our community through this event. If you are in need of assistance – please contact the below services Police/emergency services“Triple Zero…

7 July, 2020 Gunnedah cinema goers will be treated to an enhanced cinematic experience when curtains are planned to reopen at The Civic next month, following extensive refurbishments at the venue. The Civic is currently undergoing renovations including new carpet, seats, curtains and overhead lighting, as well as a new look candy bar. A commemorative photo montage will also be installed on the back wall behind the candy bar, featuring images provided by the community…

6 July, 2020 Art enthusiasts have until Wednesday July 15 to view Cat Long and Abby Jerrett’s collaborative exhibition Divine Voyeurism at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery. Both originally from Gunnedah, Long and Jerrett’s interdisciplinary body of work explores their joint interest in the empowerment of women through the female form. Long’s work utilises stippling, a technical process that begins and ends with a dot. Through the arrangement and repetition of thousands of these…