Northern Basin irrigators will be banned from floodplain capturing under new Menindee Lakes rules, as the once-a-decade Murray–Darling Basin Plan review begins.
Gunnedah Shire Council
Engines ready: 2026 Weeks of Speed Festival set to take off
Weeks of Speed will return to Gunnedah in March, bringing a packed program of motorsport events and an anticipated economic boost to the Shire.
Register now: stallholder opportunities at 2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on businesses, services, education providers and industries to secure their spot at the2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo in April.
New England warmly welcomes new citizens on Australia Day
Across New England, Australia Day 2026 was a day of pride, celebration, and community spirit as councils welcomed new Australian citizens and recognised outstanding locals.
Gunnedah Australia Day awards announced
Gunnedah has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Gunnedah scholarship winners announced
Thirty-one young people are getting a headstart in their tertiary pursuits thanks to the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund (GCSF).
Snape, snags and sunshine in the Shire
Gunnedah Shire is gearing up for a packed Australia Day with local businesses and community groups having lined up plenty of family-friendly activities.
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.
Australia officially home for five new citizens
Gunnedah Shire has welcomed five new Australian citizens to the community. Read more here.
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.
