The Shop - Gravesend

16/06/2026

12/06/2026

A new & great initiative from Gwydir Shire Council 👏🏻

Gwydir Shire Council is excited to announce we have partnered with a new printing service, PML, for the distribution of our rates and water notices.

As we transition to this new system, there has never been a better time to skip the letterbox and have your Rates & Water notices delivered straight to your inbox instead!

Why register for email notices?
🚀 Instant Delivery: No more waiting for the post - get your notice the second it's ready.
📂 Easy Organisation: View, download and store your notices digitally in one place.
🌱 Better for the Planet: Help us reduce paper waste and our environmental footprint.

Registration is easy:
• RATES - You’ll just need your Assessment Number from your most recent notice
• WATER – You’ll just need your Reference Number from your most recent water bill

Once you have registered, you can also view your notices and water bills online! Just jump on the Council website to sign up.

https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Rates-and-Water-Notices

11/06/2026

☕️ Happy Friday, Friends! ☕️

The weekend is almost here!

Pop in for a coffee, grab a toastie, or treat yourself to a burger.

Good food, great coffee and friendly faces waiting for you at The Shop Gravesend ❤️

11/06/2026

📣 POSITION VACANT

Gwydir Shire Council is looking for a motivated, customer‑focused person to join our team in a full‑time frontline role based in Warialda. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the welcoming face of Council, supporting our community across Customer Service, Service NSW and the Visitor Information Centre.

🌟 About the Role - This diverse position includes:
▪️Council customer service — in person, by phone and online
▪️Service NSW support — delivering transactions and assistance
▪️Visitor Information Centre duties — promoting local tourism
▪️Admin and cash handling
▪️Community enquiries and bookings

🌟 About You - We’re looking for someone who:
▪️Has excellent communication and people skills
▪️Brings strong customer service experience
▪️Is adaptable and confident working across multiple service areas
▪️Has solid computer and admin skills
▪️Can manage competing priorities in a busy environment
▪️Has an interest in tourism and promoting our region

Apply today via the following link and be part of something truly rewarding.
🔗https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Positions-Vacant/Customer-ServiceService-NSWTourism-Officer

📄 Applications close 12 June 2026 at 4:00 PM.

📞 For more information, contact Linda Stark – 0418 781 175.

11/06/2026

Wonderful rainfall to 2pm today - 34ml (10km Nth of Gravo) ☔️
How much is in your gauge?

09/06/2026

A friendly reminder from the Mayor - The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a free concierge-style service to support essential workers and their families to feel more at home in their new community through personalised support, local information and connections. The Welcome Experience began in 2023, launching in the Moree Plains in 2024. Given the success of the program, as of 1 July 2026, The Welcome Experience will be expanding into the Gwydir Shire.

You are invited to attend an employer and community co-design workshop to guide the expansion of the program.

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: The Living Classroom – 1 Killarney Gap Road, Bingara

Government and non-government workers in the following industries are eligible for The Welcome Experience:

• Health
• Aged Care
• Education
• Early Childhood
• Disability Support
• Child Protection and Out-of-home care
• Corrections and Justice
• Emergency services
• Veterinary services
• Local Government.

The service will also support partners of essential workers to find employment and settle into the community.

For more information about the program, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Feel free to forward this invite on to other interested parties. We welcome your inputs and to see where there are synergies/value add opportunities to work together to get the most out of this program.

Living the Gwydir Goodlife
Cr Tiffany Galvin, Mayor

05/06/2026

Happy Kings Birthday Weekend 🤴

🏉 Proud of Miss A on being selected as Captain of the Met West 17–18 Years Girls team for the QRSS State Championships Rugby 7s.

A fantastic achievement — congratulations and best of luck at the championships! 💚💛👏

Proud parent moment and we’ll see you from 8am on Tuesday

01/06/2026

💧 Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real difference in your community?

Gwydir Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from motivated individuals interested in working in Water and Wastewater Operations.

Whether you have experience in local government, construction, trades, farming, maintenance, utilities, or simply have transferable skills and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for people who are:
✅ Reliable and safety focused
✅ Practical problem solvers
✅ Team players with initiative
✅ Keen to learn and develop new skills

Experience is highly regarded, but not essential.

📧 Submit your EOI to Alex Eddy, Director of Engineering Services:
[email protected]
📞 0409 094 432

For more information, please visit https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/EOI-Water-and-Wastewater-Operations

Take the plunge and help deliver essential services to our communities! 💦