14 January 2020 Round three (2019/2020) of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program is now open, inviting established local businesses and start-ups to apply for a slice of funding. The program is designed to support and nurture existing businesses in increasing productivity, sustainability, growth and employment; and to attract new businesses and economic activity in the Shire. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Manager of Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said since the program’s inception, Council has provided more…

8 January, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has congratulated residents on their adherence to the Level 1 water restrictions introduced on January 1. Gunnedah Shire Councillors voted to step up water conservation in the face of the prolonged drought by proactively introducing enforceable water restrictions while the town’s water supply was still able to meet demand. “It’s early days yet, but it appears people are aware of the importance of conserving water during this dry time,…

8 January, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council supported by the Gunnedah Ministers’ Fraternal will hold a Prayer for Rain on Sunday, January 12. Gunnedah Shire residents are invited to stand together to send up a plea to end the drought at the Smithurst Theatre from 3.30pm. “Our strength is in our unity, and combining our voices at this community event is a wonderful way to give each other support,” Gunnedah Shire Councillor Gae Swain said. “Our…

7 January 2019 Even when water is at its most scarce, water safety is critical, particularly as temperatures soar. Gunnedah’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2020 – surf lifesaver Doug Hawkins - knows this better than most. Gunnedah Shire Council Acting Mayor and Chair of the Australia Day Committee Rob Hooke said Mr Hawkins had a visionary approach to water safety. “Whether you and your family visit the beach for holidays or just take advantage of…

An innovative masterplan for Gunnedah’s much-loved Cultural Precinct is now available to the community to have their say. Following an extensive community consultation process, Gunnedah Shire Council this week reviewed an exciting new blueprint for the precinct that includes Gunnedah Town Hall, the Smithurst Theatre, the Civic Theatre, the Bicentennial Creative Arts Centre, the Visitors’ Information Centre, and the empty block of land next to the Smithurst. This is a project that is not currently…

19 December 2019 Has your primary income been impacted by the drought in Gunnedah Shire? Would you or your staff benefit from temporary off-farm employment? Gunnedah Shire Council is asking people to register their interest in a new Drought Employment Program which aims to provide temporary employment from early next year for individuals living in Gunnedah Shire whose income has been impacted by drought. This may include farmers, farm workers, contractors, business owners, suppliers and…

18 December, 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking proposals for community projects that will stimulate local spending, provide employment and use local businesses and suppliers while delivering a long-lasting public benefit. The Council’s Community Resilience Program will fund approved projects in 2020 to stimulate the economy and help build Gunnedah Shire’s strength and resilience during adverse events like this drought. Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said Gunnedah Shire Council had led the way for other…

19 December, 2019 And the winner is… Kamilaroi Road residents have again wowed the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competitions judges to take out the coveted “Santa Street” award. Kamilaroi Road was among the winners announced yesterday at Gunnedah Shire Council following a tour by the judges the night before. Acting Mayor Rob Hooke told the gathering it had been a hard decision, but the lights display would rival that of any town. The winners of…

The Gunndah Shire Council Administration Building will be closed from 12.00pm, Friday 20 December 2019 and will reopen again at 8.00am on Monday, 6 January 2020. For more detailed closure information for other areas of Council please see our 2019/2020 Christmas Closure Calendar. From all of us at Gunnedah Shire Council we’d like to wish you, your family and friends an amazing Christmas and New Year break. We look forward to seeing you in 2020.…

18 December 2019 To help people find immediate support in the event of a disaster, GrantGuru, the team behind Council’s Gunnedah Shire Funding Finder portal, has introduced a new feature. The feature, called “Quick List Bushfire, Drought, and Disaster Funding”, recognises the devastating impact of fires and drought, and acknowledges help can be needed quickly for both those directly impacted and communities in need of rebuilding. “This is a great new feature that will assist…