Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM has received a state award recognising her leadership in local government, while council’s director of corporate services Kelly Stidworthy has been highly commended at the Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Mayor Fuller received the Excellence in Councillor Leadership Award at last week’s awards ceremony held in Sydney. Ms Stidworthy was highly commended in the Women of Distinction Award, recognising her work and leadership within local government. The awards were presented by the Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, and the Minister for Women, Jodie Harrison, celebrating women making a difference in councils […]

Gunnedah’s business community is preparing to celebrate its achievements, with finalists announced for the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Awards. The awards recognise the businesses, individuals and community initiatives contributing to the town’s economic and social fabric, with seven categories highlighting excellence across the local business sector. The chamber congratulated all finalists, recognising their hard work, dedication, innovation and passion for the Gunnedah community. In the running for Business of the Year are Courthouse Hotel Gunnedah, Gunnedah General Practice, Gunnedah Health & Fitness, Ooranga and Wild Sprout. The Best Shop Front category features Railway Hotel, Soul Hair Studio, Streaters […]