Australia Day plans are bigger and better this year right across the region, with a big splash and lots of creativity in Armidale, Gunnedah getting competitive with everything from a triathlon to trivia, and Tamworth giving an extra day of TCMF action as well as ensuring all the villages get involved.
Gunnedah Shire
Posted inEnvironment, Gunnedah Shire, Water
Level 1 Water Restrictions to begin in Gunnedah and Curlewis
Gunnedah Shire Council has announced that Level 1 Water Restrictions will come into effect for the townships of Gunnedah and Curlewis from 12am on Thursday, 8 January 2026, following a sustained increase in water consumption across the local supply system.
Posted inGunnedah, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule
Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah
Hinton Drive holds onto Santa Street title
Hinton Drive in Gunnedah has once again claimed the coveted title of Santa Street in the Gunnedah Shire Christmas Lights Competition.
Posted inGunnedah
Shire invited to celebrate ‘significant moment’ in Sister City history
Two delegates from Gunnedah Shire Council’ joined our Sister City of Kolomotu’a, Tonga to celebrate 150 years of the nation’s constitution.
Posted inGood News, Gunnedah
Australia officially home for five new citizens
Gunnedah Shire has welcomed five new Australian citizens to the community. Read more here.
Posted inEmergency management, Environment, Gunnedah Shire, Health
Advocacy front of mind at Local Government NSW Conference
Six motions Gunnedah Shire Council put forward to the Local Government NSW 2025 Annual Conference have been supported.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics
“Keeping the doors open”: NSW councils to push for more federal funding
It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.
Posted inGunnedah, Tourism
Gunnedah’s treasured cultural icon to be restored
Restoration work on Gunnedah Shire’s award-winning Rainbow Serpent Water Feature will begin in the new year.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program
Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.