May 6, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is pleased to announce that two rounds of the Business Partner Program are now open. As part of the COVID-19 Business Support Package, Council has released an extra round of the Business Partner Program aimed at getting businesses online with e-commerce platforms. Businesses looking to grow their online presence or expand into new areas to build their resilience can apply for funding under the designation COVID-19 Business Partner Program.…

5 May, 2020 The colourful Rainbow Serpent Water Feature has now been installed at the Civic, realising a long-term dream. The large-scale serpent adorned with glass mosaics, brass and coloured glass and oxidised concrete has now been permanently installed in front the Civic as a lasting tribute to the determination of Gunnedah’s female Kamilaroi artists. These artists include Shirley Long, Janet Wanless, Delma Jones (d.) , Ellen Draper (d.), Gloria Foley, June Cox, Alison Cox,…

May 5, 2020 Tomorrow, May 6, is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. The Gunnedah community can join people around the country in taking a stand against domestic and family violence, an issue that has been highlighted as we see increased cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gunnedah Shire Council is supporting a national move with a Facebook event page allowing Gunnedah people to voice their support. People are encouraged to spread the message by posting a…

5 May, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding the community to stay alert and vigilant when it comes to vehicle security. Gunnedah police have advised of a surge in vehicle thefts, including where perpetrators have entered residential and business premises to obtain vehicle keys. Mayor Jamie Chaffey says he was disappointed to learn of a rise in vehicle thefts in the Shire, particularly at a time when the community is feeling the impacts of COVID-19.…

30 April, 2020 What started as a mural project has spread beyond the two-dimensional into a permanent interactive form of hope for the leaders of the future. Nagami-Li Nugurrugu (To See Tomorrow) was the inspiration of Gunnedah Shire Indigenous artistis Jack Conlan and Renee Horne. Their idea, which Gunnedah Shire Council fostered with funding through Regional Arts NSW’s Country Arts Support Program (CASP), coincided with a call from Gunnedah Public School for an Indigenous mural…

April 30, 2020 Gunnedah Shire is proving itself to be a creative force during the Coronavirus, with creators of all kinds sharing their talents through the #Gunnedahcreates hashtag. It is now time to turn some of that talent into great new projects through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants Funding Program. Gunnedah Shire Council is one of the few Councils in NSW that provide funding for arts and cultural programs, projects and events, and…

29 April, 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it big challenges for business owners. While there have been many announcements about assistance for businesses through this time, it can be hard to find the information that relates to you. Gunnedah Shire Council has put together some resources to help business owners find the information they are looking for, whether it is through federal, state or local government assistance. “We know there are people in…

28 April 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council invites not-for-profit arts and cultural groups in the Gunnedah Shire to apply for funding from the 2020 Arts and Cultural Funding Program. Gunnedah Shire Council aims to enhance local cultural opportunities and experiences and focuses on building the capacity of arts and cultural community organisations and groups to remain sustainable in the long term. The arts and cultural project, program or event must align with the following general arts…

23 April, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has introduced a new business support initiative to help local businesses optimise their online presence during the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Tourism Tribe and Destination Country and Outback NSW, Council is offering businesses in the Gunnedah Shire free online training targeted at enhancing local businesses’ digital marketing platforms. The training was developed in collaboration with neighboring local Council’s Tamworth Regional Council and Narrabri Shire Council to support businesses…

22 April Yesterday AgQuip organisers, ACM Rural Events, announced that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic AgQuip 2020 will be rescheduled from August to 10 to 12 November. Gunnedah Shire Council is pleased to support this event and will provide assistance wherever possible to help local businesses and exhibitors migrate to the new dates. For further information visit https://ruralpressevents.com.au/agquip/home/. For queries regarding Gunnedah Shire Council’s involvement in AgQuip please contact Council on (02) 6740…