Gunnedah women recognised at NSW local government awards

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Two women from Gunnedah Shire Council have been recognised at the 2026 Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government. Mayor Colleen Fuller OAM received an Excellence in Councillor Leadership Award, while director Kelly Stidworthy was highly commended in the Woman of Distinction category.
A record 188 nominations were received, two-thirds from rural and regional councils.
Ministers Ron Hoenig and Jodie Harrison said the awards aim to encourage more women into local government careers and leadership roles.

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4d· Published 22 Oct 2026· 1 min readPolitics

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