19 March 2018  Youth Week is a national celebration, providing the opportunity for young people to share ideas, attend live events, have their voices heard, showcase their talents, celebrate their contributions, to meet new people and to have fun. Gunnedah Youth Council (GYC) has a jam-packed program of events for Youth Week 2018 (April 9-21), targeted at young people aged 12-25. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Youth Development Officer Sewa Emojong said Youth Week is a time…

16 March 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Access Working Group is conducting an Access Awareness Activity to highlight the challenges often faced by people with mobility issues when navigating their way through the CBD. Councillors and staff involved in planning and infrastructure design decisions will access the CBD on Tuesday, 20 March from 11.00am to 1.00pm, using a range of mobility and vision aids, including goggles, canes, crutches and wheelchairs. Access Working Group Chair Councillor Ann…

Gunnedah Shire’s community and sporting groups are set to receive a financial boost under Gunnedah Shire Council’s annual Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program. Applications are now open and Council is inviting submissions from eligible groups for the financial assistance package. Gunnedah Shire Deputy Mayor Gae Swain said the program has been in place for more than a decade and is designed to support the work of local not-for-profit, charitable, community and sporting…

13 March 2018 Printmaking exhibition Arctic Inspirations and More officially opened at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday night. The exhibition is a collaboration of works between Gunnedah’s very own print makers and renowned Sydney-based print makers Bernhardine Mueller and Marg Vickers. The exhibition showcases handmade printed books, miniature prints, etching/aquatint, relief and multi-plate collagraphs, as well as a variety of other printmaking techniques and the exciting works of local artists. The exhibition continues…

12 March 2018 Most flares have a use-by-date of three years, and penalties apply if they are not replaced before the expiry date. It is the responsibility of marine flare owners to dispose of the expired flares in a safe and timely manner. To safely dispose of your flares, visit Tamworth Regional Playground on Thursday, 12 April 2018 at 3-7pm. View the Expired Flare Collection Flyer for more collection dates and locations.

9 March 2018 A local tribute concert to commemorate the service of Australian war veterans and those who served from the Gunnedah district has received a $1500 grant from the NSW Government. The Gunnedah Anzac Working Group was recently notified of its successful Anzac Community Grant application, with the funds to be put towards the 2018 Pensioners Hill Centenary of Anzac Concert. The concert will be held on Sunday, 22 April 2018 at Pensioners Hill…

8 March 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council is introducing an Economic Development Working Group to focus on ensuring Gunnedah’s economy remains vibrant and on the path for further growth. Gunnedah Shire Council’s Economic Development Manager Charlotte Hoddle said the Gunnedah economy has been traditionally reliant on agriculture and mining as its driving forces, however climate and market conditions can impact pricing in both sectors, making them unstable at times. “Council have committed to a 10-year Community…

8 March 2018 The Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government celebrate the contribution of women to local government in NSW. In addition to recognising the significant contribution of Award winners, the Awards aim to encourage more women to take on leadership roles in Local Government in NSW. “We are very proud Breanna has been recognised as the inaugural winner of the 2018 Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government Traineeship Award. She is a…

Gunnedah seniors are eagerly anticipating Seniors Week 2018, an annual celebration of senior citizens and the contribution they make to the community. This year, Seniors Week in Gunnedah will be held from Monday, 9 April to Sunday, 15 April and will be delivered by Gunnedah Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association, Oaktree Retirement Villages, Gunnedah Shire Library, The Civic and GoCo Community Care. Gunnedah Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association is the driving force behind Seniors Week…

Nominations are invited and will be received by the undersigned up to 4.00 pm on Friday 22 March 2018, from interested members of the community for the following positions on Council’s Economic Development Working Group. A maximum of five members from the community  Inclusion of community members is at the discretion of the Council. Community representatives must be a resident of the Shire and desirably be active members of the Gunnedah business community. Nominations are to be…