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  • tech summit

Power of AI, cybersecurity challenges for Gunnedah council

Gunnedah Shire Council has the potential to streamline its processes with AI (artificial intelligence) and bolster cybersecurity protections, according to new councillor Cameron Moore. The elected representative recently attended the Australian Local Government Association’s inaugural Tech Leadership Summit as council’s delegate. There he was provided “valuable insights” how local governments could harness emerging technologies to enhance service delivery while addressing critical security challenges. “The event highlighted both the transformative potential of technologies like AI and the imperative to implement robust cybersecurity measures,” Cr Moore wrote in a report to council on the summit. “As our council continues its digital transformation […]

Jul 10, 2025

  • news briefs

Parking space sufficient, new grants opportunities

No further action will be taken regarding car parking on Little Conadilly Street in Gunnedah. It follows a report to Gunnedah Shire Council’s Local Traffic Committee which assessed vehicles have as having adequate movement in the area. The assessment comes after council carried out signage and line marking improvements adjacent the hardware store on Marquis Street. These improvements included reinforced the parking signage by marking out the parking bays and centre line of the road. At the March meeting of council, a question was raised regarding the interaction of traffic entering the hardware business and that of traffic parking in […]

Jul 10, 2025

  • research program

Disaster preparedness project to ‘Equip’ Gunnedah community

Gunnedah has been selected as one of just three NSW locations to take part in a long-term, national research program to help communities prepare for future natural disasters. The five-year program called Equip will utilise a unique model to help people prepare for flood, fire, and drought by strengthening mental and emotional readiness. Rather than focusing on disaster recovery or physical preparedness, Equip will build psychological preparedness before events occur. The program will be tailored to the community, and co-facilitated by local community members so knowledge and capacity remain embedded locally. The model has been adapted from programs in response […]

Jul 10, 2025

Gunnedah house destroyed by fire

A home has been destroyed by fire in Gunnedah overnight. The fire occurred about 1am on Thursday at the corner of High Street and Wandobah Road. Fire and Rescue NSW units from Gunnedah and Boggabri arrived on scene to find the brick home well alight. Fire crews utilised breathing apparatus while extinguishing the fire. The structure also suffered a partial roof collapse. It took firefighters about one hour to bring the fire under control. A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson said the house appeared to be unoccupied at the time of the fire. The spokesperson said the cause of the […]

Jul 10, 2025

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