The Gunnedah Access Working Group has partnered with NSW Ability Links to invite businesses in the CBD to participate in the Access at a Glance initiative. Ability Links NSW supports vulnerable people and people with a disability, their families and carers to live the life they want as valued members of their community. It does this through linking people to their community and community capacity building projects such as the Access at a Glance initiative.…

31 May 2019 If your community or sporting group could do with a grant of up to $5000, it’s time to apply. Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for applications for the annual Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program for non-profit community and sporting groups. The grants are made available to help groups get their projects, services and initiatives off the ground. In the past 10 years, more than $350,000 in grants have helped…

28 May 2019 Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery is proud to present ‘Rose Coloured Glasses’; an exhibition featuring the artworks of Terri-Ann Crothers and Kate Owen. Kate and Terri-Ann’s artworks are bold, gestural and expressive. Inspired by the beauty of the everyday, their surroundings, their memories and their desire to explore and express the beauty and vibrancy of regional life. ‘Rose Coloured Glasses’ shows glimmers of impressionism through the artist’s purposeful and joyful use of…

Tuesday 28 May 2019 Energy providers and community organisations offer face-to-face support for the Gunnedah community. The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will partner with Gunnedah Shire Council and Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation to hold a Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo in Gunnedah on Tuesday 4 June 2019. The event will provide assistance to residents who are having difficulties with their energy accounts and any related issues. The Energy & Water Ombudsman…

28 May 2019 A fresh and exciting future for Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct is a step closer with Council announcing the successful architect for the master plan. Gunnedah's Cultural Precinct includes Gunnedah Town Hall, the Smithurst Theatre, the Civic Theatre, the Creative Arts Centre, and the Visitors Information Centre on the corner of Conadilly and Chandos streets. The plan will also examine the best uses of the newly-acquired block of land adjacent to the…

16 May 2019 The Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2019/20 for Gunnedah Shire Council is officially placed on public exhibition and Council will receive submissions in relation to the documents up until 5:00pm Thursday 13 June 2019. The document is available to view below. {rsfiles path="GunnedahShireCouncil/COUNCIL/THE-FUTURE-OF-GUNNEDAH/Exhibition-Draft-Documents/Draft Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-20.pdf"} This is an opportunity for members of the public to lodge submissions in relation to the items considered and strategies applied…

16 May 2019 May 20th – 26th is National Volunteer Week, and all across the region GoCo volunteers will be recognised, thanked and celebrated. GoCo volunteers in Gunnedah, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal dedicate their time to supporting ageing community members to attend medical appointments, go shopping, attend day centre activities and explore the region on day trips and social outings. In 2018 GoCo volunteers provided 8156 hours of support, and are set to beat that…

16 May 2019 May 20th – 26th is National Volunteer Week, and all across the region GoCo volunteers will be recognised, thanked and celebrated. GoCo volunteers in Gunnedah, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal dedicate their time to supporting ageing community members to attend medical appointments, go shopping, attend day centre activities and explore the region on day trips and social outings. In 2018 GoCo volunteers provided 8156 hours of support, and are set to beat that…

Residents are invited to join us for free, face-to-face support. The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW, in partnership with Gunnedah Council and Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation are hosting a Bring Your Bills and Community EXPO. Many different services will be on hand to assist with consumer issues, including energy affordability, legal problems, disability support and more. WHERE:Gunnedah Town Hall152 Conadilly Street,Gunnedah NSW WHEN:Tuesday 4 June 201910.00am - 3.00pm View the Bring Your Bills & Community Expo…

RECYCLING COLLECTION - GUNNEDAHMonday 10 June 2019Collection will be on Tuesday 11 June 2019.Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Monday evening as collection will begin early on Tuesday. RECYCLING COLLECTION - CURLEWISMonday 10 June 2019Collection will be on Wednesday 12 June 2019.Residents are requested to place their recycling bins out on Tuesday evening as collection will begin early on Wednesday. Should you have any enquiries regarding the Recycling collection over the long weekend…