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Weeks of Speed back in full swing in Gunnedah

By Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Colleen Fuller Today, I wish all our friends who may be impacted by the cyclone all the best – I hope you, your loved ones and your home remain safe. In Gunnedah, it’s possible we might see some rain from the edge of this weather event. It’s a busy time in Gunnedah shire, with the Weeks of Speed starting last weekend. It was wonderful to see so many people in town for the official opening. The street parade, the show ‘n’ shine, the hot rod display, speedway racing, motorkhana and Clash of the Sirens were […]

Mar 7, 2025

Editorial: Hospital helipad transfer raises more questions than it answers

OPINION: Government departments are notoriously bad communicators so when we hear one department has failed to tell the other about a major construction project in Gunnedah, odds are they’re probably right. Residents may be surprised to learn the Gunnedah Hospital helipad is not in operation but not because of the ongoing hospital redevelopment. Hunter New England Local Health District is currently reviewing the viability of the Gunnedah Hospital helipad. Apparently this is due to a requirement to support larger aircraft at the helipad. In the meantime, the hospital’s designated landing site has been transferred to Gunnedah Airport and has been […]

Mar 7, 2025

Magistrate’s warning on violence

Magistrate’s warning on violence Crimes committed by children from 1990-2011 prompted the Namoi Valley Independent editor Ron McLean to report on July 25, 1995 about statements made by former magistrate Malcom Macpherson SM “a clear message has to be sent to the community that violence will not be tolerated in any form”. This was also the message from Gunnedah circuit magistrate at the local courthouse. Unfortunately, this warning was not heeded by our elected members of parliament and local councils to support rehabilitation centres for the children. Not even Elaine Nile MLC’s Young Offenders Amendment Bill (August 27, 2002) which […]

Feb 21, 2025

Gunnedah Shire Council team hits the ground running in 2025

By Gunnedah shire mayor Colleen Fuller It’s been a busy and enjoyable start to 2025 for the new council group and I would like to thank my fellow councillors and our hard-working staff for their tremendous efforts so far this year. We have certainly hit the ground running and everyone should be commended on how well they have handled the pressure with the best interests of the community always at heart. For us to continue to have our finger on the pulse when it comes to best meeting the needs of our community, I would like to encourage you to […]

Feb 21, 2025

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