NSW SES Gunnedah Unit

12/02/2026

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10/02/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨

Gunnedah Shire Council is calling on businesses, services, education providers and industries to secure their spot at the 2026 Gunnedah Youth Expo on Thursday, 23 April.

The annual event in the Town Hall is part of NSW Youth Week and is an opportunity for youth in Gunnedah and surrounds to see what is available to them.

Council’s Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said invitations would be extended to high school students from across the region, particularly those in Year 10 and above, who are exploring future career options.

“The participation of our business community is what makes the expo such a valuable and inspiring event for young people, so we’re asking businesses to get on board, share opportunities, and help shape the future of young people in our region,” she said.

The Smithurst Theatre will be transformed into an agriculture focused zone, showcasing career pathways across farming, ag tech, livestock, machinery, and supply chain industries.

Ms Frater encouraged ag based businesses and organisations to register early for this year’s feature space.

“The Youth Expo helps to bridge the gap between employers and young job seekers, offering a centralised hub for networking and exploring careers,” she said.

“This event empowers youth to explore and secure employment or training pathways through apprenticeships, traineeships or further education.”
Ms Frater said Council was also pleased to invite students from surrounding local government areas.

“There is such a strong connection across our region, and we are delighted to once again open the event to neighbouring communities,” she said.

Recognising that businesses have different capacities, Council is offering a range of stallholder options for 2026, from full exhibition stands to setting up information tables for businesses unable to attend in person. Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Council to discuss options.

🧭 Event Details:
📅 Thursday, 23 April, 2026
⏰ 9am–3pm
📍 Town Hall, Gunnedah
🎟️ Free for ages 14–24, plus parents and carers

👉 Apply for a stall: https://gsc2380.wufoo.com/forms/s4ofwvc1ak6on7/

📞 For more information: (02) 6740 2100
📧 [email protected]

𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑎ℎ 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑜 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛’𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ.

13/12/2025

Hi Gunnedah, your local NSW SES unit will be at the markets on Saturday 20 December. Come down and get information on being storm safe (especially at the moment with the storms that are about), flood safe and joining the Gunnedah SES family. We will have things for the children to do and we will be able to help you down load the *hazards near me* app if you don’t already have it, or just say G’day to our dedicated volunteers.

12/12/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology is advising that much of NSW is at risk of thunderstorm activity today, with some regions likely to experience severe storms.

Large hail, damaging winds, and intense rainfall are possible across the western ranges, slopes and plains, as well as parts of the northern and central coast. Some storm cells may produce heavy, slow-moving rainfall, leading to flash flooding, particularly across the Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan Area, Hunter and southern Mid North Coast.

Please remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.

Thunderstorms are already active in parts of Sydney, the Illawarra and the Alpine region, and storm activity may continue late into tonight and into early Saturday, with a possible redevelopment of storms in the far west as a cold front approaches. Conditions can change quickly, and storms may form with little notice, so please stay alert for updates. We’ll continue to share new information as it becomes available.

We’re encouraging everyone to take a few moments now to get storm ready
• Secure or pack away loose outdoor items
• Park vehicles away from trees where possible
• Clear gutters and drains
• Trim low or overhanging branches that could cause damage in strong winds

For assistance from NSW SES, call 132 500.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Stay safe, everyone. 🌩️⚡️

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Armidale Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
NSW SES Liverpool Plains Shire
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Garah Unit
Guyra SES Unit
NSW SES Walcha Unit
NSW SES Glen Innes
NSW SES Deepwater Unit
NSW SES - Tenterfield Unit
Bingara NSW SES
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
Moree Plains Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
Narrabri Shire
7NEWS New England
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

11/12/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology is advising that our region may still see thunderstorms throughout this evening and into tomorrow, with some areas at risk of severe storm activity.
There is also the potential for intense rainfall from certain storm cells, which could lead to rapid river rises and flash flooding. Please remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.
We’re encouraging everyone to take a few moments to get storm-ready. Secure or pack away loose items around your property, park vehicles away from trees where possible, clear gutters, and trim any low or overhanging branches that could cause damage in strong winds.
Storm activity may continue into tomorrow and possibly Saturday. Conditions can change quickly, and storms may form with little notice, so please keep an eye on updates, we’ll share new information as soon as we have it.
If you need help from NSW SES, call 132 500. For life-threatening situations, dial 000 immediately.
Stay safe, everyone.
🌧️⚡️

NSW SES Tamworth Unit
NSW SES Gunnedah Unit
NSW SES Armidale Unit
NSW SES Barraba Unit
NSW SES Manilla Unit
NSW SES Liverpool Plains Shire
NSW SES Tambar Springs Unit
NSW SES Boggabri Unit
NSW SES Narrabri Unit
NSW SES Wee Waa Unit
NSW SES Moree Unit
NSW SES - Ashford Unit
NSW SES Inverell Unit
NSW SES Warialda Unit
NSW SES Garah Unit
Guyra SES Unit
NSW SES Walcha Unit
NSW SES Glen Innes
NSW SES Deepwater Unit
NSW SES - Tenterfield Unit
Bingara NSW SES
Tamworth Regional Council
Gunnedah Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council
Moree Plains Shire Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
7NEWS New England
ABC New England North West
Roy Butler MP
Kevin Anderson MP

30/11/2025

Hello Gunnedah community, would you like to be a part of the Gunnedah SES family? Come along on Wednesday nights to our HQ in Bennett Rd (next to the Council dept) from 6pm till 8pm and see what we do for the community. We are currently recruiting new volunteers. There are several roles you can chose from including storm response, rescue, flood rescue and flood boats, land search, chainsaw, admin & tasking, We provide all the necessary training, clothing and protective gear.

29/11/2025

Gunnedah SES unit received 54 storm related requests for assistance During November. Many thanks to to the public for your patience while we attend to this huge amount of jobs. Thanks also to our Gunnedah SES volunteers, our partner agency the RFS, Gunnedah Council and our contract arborists. If you would like to be a part of this great organisation and help your community, you can come along to our HQ in Bennett Rd and have a talk to our volunteers, or you can visit the NSW SES website to apply for membership.

29/10/2025

13/10/2025

The NSW SES will be holding a community meeting on Tuesday the 28th of October from 2-6pm at the Gunnedah Town Hall.

We would love to hear from the community in particular around the August flooding events, if you are available, please drop in for a chat.

We will also have the "Big Map" set up for the event, for anyone who has never seen this before, the Big Map is a 15 x 12m map of the Namoi Catchment that you can walk on and explore your catchment - If you are planning on taking a walk on the map its socks only (NO SHOES).

Looking forward to seeing as many residents from the community as possible.

Gunnedah Shire Council
Gunnedah Flood Information and Support
Gunnedah Times
NSW SES
The Northern Daily Leader
ABC New England North West

22/08/2025

⚠️Situation update⚠️
We are mindful there have been multiple warnings go out to the community in regard to the predicted flooding in town and these have had varying times for the main peak to arrive in Gunnedah.

The reason for the delayed peak is there has been less rainfall recorded across the catchment over the last few days than first predicted and Keepit Dam has not been releasing as much water as the previous flooding event 2 weeks ago.

We understand that this can cause some confusion in the community, however we are working off the best available information from the Bureau of Meteorology and trying to get warnings out ASAP to keep the community informed.

We do appreciate all the support from the community and encourage you to stay up to date through Hazards Near Me.

Thanks everyone, please stay safe.

NSW SES
Gunnedah Shire Council
Gunnedah Flood Information and Support

20/08/2025