Gunnedah Shire’s small business community will have a month of free events focused on networking, learning, resilience and growth as part of NSW Small Business Month. Gunnedah Shire Council and the Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered to deliver a program of events throughout October. The council’s engagement and growth lead, Hannah Taylor, said the events would support local businesses while recognising their contribution to the community. “Small Business Month provides an opportunity to pause, recognise and celebrate the crucial role local businesses play in our economy and community, while also giving business owners the chance […]

FIONA SILLS, GUNNEDAH SHIRE LIBRARY Spotlight: TAKE A BREAK Just a reminder that the library will be closed on Monday 5 October for the long weekend. Surprisingly, this public holiday is not for the NRL Grand Final, instead marking an important step in working conditions for ordinary Australians. Officially known as Labour Day, it celebrates the introduction of the 8-hour working day by NSW Parliament in 1885. Previously, employees could be expected to work 10-12 hour days, 6 days a week for low wages, with no paid leave or protection if they were injured.   The school holiday programme continues […]