17 December, 2019 Gunnedah Shire children will get a taste of Christmas a little early on Thursday when the Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground officially opens. The gates will open onto a new space at Wolseley Park that has been designed especially for Gunnedah children of all ages and abilities. “It will be a magic moment when the children are able to put this amazing equipment to its intended use,” Acting Mayor Rob Hooke said. “It…

12 December 2019 Gunnedah’s Sister City Lane Cove has hosted a fundraiser in a show of support for our drought-stricken Shire. Gunnedah Shire Acting Mayor Rob Hooke this month attended the Rain Bringer Christmas Concert at Hunters Hill, part of Lane Cove’s campaign in support of Gunnedah. “It was an amazing night,” Cr Hooke said. “Our city cousins showed they were there for us to help in any way possible and to let us know…

11 December 2019 Christmas and New Year are a time of festive celebration – and a time when your household bins are likely to be absolutely full. Gunnedah Shire Council is reminding Shire residents to be aware of bin collection days and a few changes that will be in place over the holiday period. While there will be no change to household waste and greenwaste collection over the Christmas and New Year period, there will…

10 December 2019 The green light is now on for Gunnedah’s brightest competition, the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competition 2019. Gunnedah Shire Council recently announced entries are now open, and is looking for as many households and businesses as possible to make this year’s display a really special one. Entries will close on Friday. Whether you have a shopfront or go Christmas-mad at home, there is a category for just about everyone - but you…

4 December, 2019 There is still time to apply for a helping hand in tertiary studies next year, with the closing date for applications for the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund extended until Thursday, December 19. It’s a very hectic time of year – and a hectic time of life! – but just a little time spent filling in an application could ease the financial strain. Last year, 24 young people were given a headstart through…

28 November 2019 The NSW and Federal governments have heard Gunnedah’s call to boost community and economic resilience during this time of drought. The NSW Government and the Federal Government have agreed to contribute $1 million each to Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community Resilience Program. Earlier in the month, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced that $1 million dollars would be allocated to Gunnedah in the second round of the Drought Communities funding program and…

27 November 2019 Parents and motorists are being reminded to park safely and legally in school zones, particularly at this very busy time of the year. There are many school and social events on towards the end of the year, and Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging greater safety around schools by urging people to follow the rules and not park in bus zones or no-stopping zones. Gunnedah Shire Council Regulatory Services Co-ordinator Wade Berryman said…

27 November 2019 It’s time to support Gunnedah Shire’s businesses this festive season – and it has just got easier. The Why Leave Town Gunnedah Gift Card, renamed “Gunny Money”, is now available to purchase in store or online, with almost 100 Gunnedah businesses on board. Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said Gunny Money was an amazing way to spread the love this Christmas. “There is no purchase price or transaction fee…

27 November 2019 Gunnedah Shire Council staff members will be visiting Gunnedah businesses that could benefit from street trading or footpath dining. Earlier this year, Council announced it would waive fees for street trading and footpath dining applications for the next financial year to assist businesses during a difficult economic time. “Waiving these fees this financial year is a way we can not only ease the burden a little, but encourage outdoor dining and street…

29 November 2019 Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s time to light up Gunnedah for the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competition 2019. Entries are now open for this popular competition which helps the Shire sparkle during the festive season, but make sure you put your nomination form in – and remind your neighbours! There are six categories for the Christmas Lights Competition, including the hotly contested title of Santa Street, awarded annually for the street with the…