April 24, 2024 Most people will undertake decluttering or clean out activities within their home at some point. However, when wanting to throw away unwanted items, it is important to stop and consider whether these items could be a valuable resource before opting to dispose of these items to landfill. The total waste generation rate in New South Wales has increased by 17% since 2015, with the state generating 21.9 million tonnes of waste material…

April 19, 2024 What is your vision for the street trees of Gunnedah Shire over the next 20 years? Gunnedah Shire Council is updating its Street Tree Strategy, a strategy that will help grow a green and leafy future for Gunnedah Shire. Gunnedah Shire Council Director Infrastructure Services Jeremy Bartlett said an important part of the strategy was seeking the views of the community. Street trees help shape the identity of any region,” Mr Bartlett…

April 18,2024 Three businesses have joined the list of organisations that have benefitted from Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. This innovative program invites Gunnedah Shire businesses and organisations to apply for funding towards a project that will expand their business, or an initiative that will benefit the local economy through increased employment or innovative opportunities. Business Partner Program Advisory Group Chair Cr Colleen Fuller said the program helped businesses take the next step. “It…

26 March, 2024 Gunnedah Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a new Inquiry into Community Safety in Regional and Rural Communities, and urges community members to have their say. Council supported a Country Mayors Association of NSW call for an inquiry following a dangerous increase in crime in regional and rural areas across the state. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the statistics showed clearly there were disproportionate crime levels and fewer…