Gunnedah Shire will mark the end of an era in May with the closure of Gunnedah Times, established in 2020 after the closure of the Namoi Valley Independent. The final edition will be published on May 7, 2026. The decision to cease publication of the masthead comes as a result of the closure of the print site in Tamworth, announced by its operator last week. The Gunnedah Times was warmly received by the community upon its establishment and has proudly covered the shire in its entirety. The Courier (Narrabri), Wee Waa News and North West Magazine will also cease publication. […]

Gunnedah Shire Council will highlight the vital role of volunteers and how to get involved and feel connected in the community through a new event in National Volunteer Week (May 18-24). Meet, Greet and Get Involved will be held on Saturday, May 23 from 9am to 11am at Wolseley Park to give residents the opportunity to find out more about local emergency services and community volunteer organisations, and how they can get on board. National Volunteer Week is the nation’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting the vital role volunteering plays in creating connected, resilient communities. This year’s theme is […]