Emergencies and disasters such as the 2021-22 floods show time and again that the way to build resilience is to work together and to be prepared. Now Gunnedah is bringing some help to our doorstep.
Gunnedah Shire Council
Posted inEducation, Local News, News
Celebrating 10 years of the 1000 Books Before School Program
Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
Posted inLocal News, News
Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, News, NSW Politics, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New England roads mostly ‘not safe’; beyond ‘maintenance’
There is a growing sense that regional NSW needs a fundamental rethink of how roads are funded and managed.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Money, News
More councils in line for accelerated disaster recovery payments
Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah councils are set to receive upfront and fast tracked natural disaster recovery payments.
Posted inLocal News, News
Gunnedah Council urban reseal program underway
Gunnedah residents are being urged to be patient as Council undertakes roadworks on 20 Gunnedah roads throughout the urban area.
Posted inLocal News, News
Gunnedah wants commercial flights again
72% of people in Gunnedah said they would probably or definitely fly from Gunnedah Airport if flights return.
Posted inInvestigation, Local politics, News, NSW Politics, Politics
Should water management be handed back to the NSW State Government?
Comments by Premier Chris Minns and Water Minister Rose Jackson implied the state government may be considering ending local government management of water. Should they?
Posted inGeneral News
Gunnedah airport closes to replace tarmac
The aerodrome will be closed to all air traffic as work begins in May on the complete refurbishment of the Gunnedah Airport tarmac.
Posted inLocal News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
Work begins on repairing flood damaged roads in Breeza, Gunnedah
Gunnedah Shire Council has been making the most of the fine weather to progress repair work on the Shire’s flood damaged roads.