WEEKEND LONG READ: Regular abuse online. Targeted campaigns of lies. Threats of violence, rape and even death. As Australia asks how it treats its politicians after the alleged attack on Helen Haines, local female politicians say they have been living the challenge, and agree we need to hold social media accountable – and find a way to disagree with civility.
Gunnedah Shire Council
Posted inAwards, Feature, Gunnedah
Gunnedah women recognised at NSW local government awards
Two women from Gunnedah Shire Council have been recognised for their leadership and contributions to local government at the 2026 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.
Posted inGeneral News, Gunnedah Shire, Local News, Walcha
Walcha shines at Tidy Towns awards
Walcha’s Peter Blomfield is a NSW Tidy Towns Local Hero, and the town’s WinterFest earned a commendation. Gunnedah also took home an award. See how the New England fared.
Posted inGunnedah, NSW Politics
Gunnedah petition calls for 24-hour police station
Gunnedah is petitioning for a 24-hour police station, but a council voice says the town already has 24-hour policing. Is a staffed station the best use of police?
Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Local politics and councils
NSW Aboriginal Land Council supports Gunnedah community in flag debate
“This man knows nothing about segregation.” A Gomeroi Elder and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council have hit back after Gunnedah councillors voted to fly just one flag in the chamber.
Posted inAwards, Gunnedah Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, What's on
Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains call for local legends
Every town has a local legend who never gets thanked. Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains want their names, and in Gunnedah there are new award categories to find them.
Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Petitions
Gunnedah petition demands Aboriginal flag in Council chamber
Gunnedah’s deputy mayor warned of “a reverse type of apartheid” before councillors voted to hang just one flag in the chamber. Now Aboriginal community members are fighting back with a petition.
Posted inBusiness, Gunnedah, What's on
Gunnedah businesses invited to connect and grow
Free workshops, a business breakfast and an AI crash course. Gunnedah’s small businesses have a packed month ahead as Small Business Month kicks off in October.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics and councils
Deputy mayor under fire for ‘working mum’ remarks
New deputy mayor Rob Hooke says his predecessor couldn’t do the job because she’s a “working mum”. She’s hit back, and revealed the real reason she stepped aside.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, What's on
Gunnedah gallery to honour late artist
Gunnedah’s creative community is invited to honour late artist Alex Bayliss with a new men’s exhibition at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, opening next month in tribute to his life and work.