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  • waste conference

Gunnedah hears about circular economy, FOGO rollout, battery fire risks at 2025 waste conference

Battery fire hazards, organic waste collection and promotion of a circular economy were high on the discussion list at the 2025 Waste Conference. Councillor Ann Luke attended on behalf of Gunnedah Shire Council said waste was not something any local government could ignore. “Gunnedah is doing waste well, it is important that we continue to support the great team we have to tackle the ever-increasing rules, regulations and constraints of the industry,” Cr Luke said. Cr Luke’s report to council highlighted how the NSW Government through NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA) was working towards general and specific targets to achieve […]

Jul 11, 2025

  • employment

Highest rate ‘ever’ for regional jobs

A new report on jobs and skills in regional Australia says the country currently has the “highest ever” rate of people aged 25-54 in the workforce, at 85.4 per cent. The report by Jobs and Skills Australia is the first report into the employment and education landscape of regional Australia. The ‘Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional Australia – Phase 1’ sets out the challenges and opportunities for the regional labour market, including how education and training participation was supporting worker needs. Although participation was at an all-time high, the report said more needs to be done to encourage people […]

Jul 11, 2025

  • 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

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