Councillor Scot Crispin - Gwydir Shire Council

06/11/2025

✨ Warialda Christmas Carnival – Stallholders Wanted! 🎄

Join us for a magical night filled with festive fun — meet Santa, join the bauble hunt and watch the Christmas tree light up in a dazzling display!

Enjoy amazing performances from talented locals, plus the return of Will Clift and his band 🎶 Their high-energy show and incredible vocals wowed the crowd last year and you won’t want to miss them again! (You might’ve even heard Will has collaborated with the likes of Matt Corby on some songs 👀).

Want to be part of the magic? 🌟 Apply for a stall spot now — spaces are limited! Download the form and get in quick. https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Events-Directory/Warialda-Christmas-Carnival-and-Lighting-of-the-Christmas-Tree-2025

06/11/2025

🍯🐝 Sweet News! Double the Celebration on 26 September 2026! 🎉

Mark your calendars — Saturday 26 September 2026 is going to be a day to remember!

We’re buzzing with excitement for the annual Honey Festival, and next year it’s extra special because it falls on the same day as the Warialda Public School’s 175th Anniversary Celebration! 🎂📚

Whether you are coming for the honey or the school memories, there is something for everyone. Bring your family, bring your friends — and let’s make this a day filled with sweetness, laughter and pride for the community!

Let’s celebrate 175 years of learning and the golden goodness of the festival together! 💛🐝

06/11/2025

🎄Come on down to the Gwydir Oval for the Bingara Christmas Concert! 🎅✨

Get ready for an afternoon full of festive fun — the kids will love a visit from Santa, exciting laser tag, creative crafts and the RFS fun water spray! 💦🎨

Enjoy live performances by The Contingency Plan and The Local Vocals, bringing the holiday spirit to life with great tunes and good vibes. 🎶🎤

Bring your family, friends and Christmas cheer — it’s going to be a fantastic community celebration you won’t want to miss!

05/02/2025

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24/01/2025

Last Call! Help Shape Gwydir’s Roads Before February 9, 2025!

Time’s almost up to have your say on the Freight Routes Survey, a survey designed to help us understand the roads that keep your farm running. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll help us prioritise road upgrades that really matter for farmers, truckies, and producers out here in the Shire.

✅ Keep your equipment safe
✅ Improve freight runs
✅ Make sure the network works for you and your crew!
📅Get your survey in before 10 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
🎉Plus, you could WIN one of 2 x $5,000 fuel vouchers or 1 of 5 x $100 IGA gift cards!
👉 Don’t miss your chance—get your say in now!

Visit the Council website or access the survey directly https://app.engagelink.com.au/portal/gwydir/survey/freight-route-survey

22/01/2025

Join the Conversation!

Now is your chance to have input into the future of Gwydir Shire. Together we can do our part to create a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. This survey will help us better understand your priorities and how you want to be involved in communicating with us. Your feedback is valuable and will help guide future projects and initiatives.

To complete the survey, please visit https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Join-the-Conversation/2025-Community-Survey

22/01/2025

POSITIONS VACANT

Gwydir Shire Council are on the lookout for Early Childhood Educators to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

The advertised positions are for the newly announced Long Day Care Centre based 3 days in Warialda and 2 days in Bingara for Week 1 and then 2 days in Warialda and 3 days in Bingara for Week 2.

To find out more and to apply, please visit https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Positions-Vacant/Early-Childhood-Educators-Long-Day-Care

08/12/2024

POSITIONS VACANT

Gwydir Shire Council is currently looking for skilled Plant Operators and Labourers to join our team.

Further information can be obtained from the position description or by phoning Human Resources Officer, Amy Taylor on 0457 247 664 or Alex Eddy on 0409 094 432 or David Barwick on 0447 290 100

To view or apply for a position, please visit https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Positions-Vacant

Applications must be received by 4.00pm Friday 3rd January 2025

05/12/2024

04/12/2024

Council is seeking a motivated person to undertake the role of Leading Hand - Maintenance. This position is based in our Urban Infrastructure Directorate of our Engineering department.

This position is based in Warialda, but will be required to travel across the Shire area.

Further information can be obtained from the Position Description or by phoning Human Resources Officer, Amy Taylor on 0457 247 664, Alex Eddy on 0409 094 432 or David Barwick 0447 290 100.

To view or apply for a position, please visit https://www.gwydir.nsw.gov.au/Council/Positions-Vacant

Applications must be received by 4.00pm Friday 3rd January 2025

03/12/2024

Join the fun in Warialda this Friday!

🎄 Warialda Christmas Carnival 🎄

Friday 6 December 2024 | 6pm - 10pm

Please join us for a fantastic evening at the Warialda Recreation Ground with a variety of kids rides, market stalls, food vendors and a special visit from Santa Claus. 🎅

This year’s musical entertainment will be performed by Will Clift. Be sure to listen to Will on Spotify! 🎵

Hope to see you there!