The murals have attracted the attention of the many tourists milling around the district due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions and the museum has reaped the benefits. Visitors revelled in the opportunity of meeting the artist, while Jenny was in action.

Gunnedah and District Historical Society received a grant through the Community Resilience Drought program to have the murals commissioned last year and a further $10,000 in this year's grants to apply the UV coating. The images were thoroughly washed clean of all dust and debris before the coating was applied.

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Meanwhile, the artist's 2018 mural art at Gulargambone, west of Gunnedah, has been recognised by Australia Post with her image of a kingfisher appearing on a recently released stamp in the commemorative Water Tower Art series.

The iridescent blue kingfisher diving into a huge 'glass of water' in search of food, has magically transformed the drab water tower located near the playing fields.

Titled 'Lucky Dip', the mural emphasises the importance of water to the drought-stricken community and stands over the town like a glowing blue beacon of hope. The stamp issue features four colourful water tower murals from across Australia showcasing the artistic achievements of regional communities.

Australia Post Philatelic Manager Michael Zsolt said the murals were a fantastic way to encourage tourism to regional towns and highlight some of the unique experiences that exist in regional Australia.

This has proved especially true for Gunnedah, with visitor numbers at the Water Tower Museum increasing by 500 per cent since the murals were completed for ANZAC Day last year. This does not include the many visitors who have stopped to take photos when the museum is closed and are taking advantage of the nearby Lions Park for parking and the amenities.

Gunnedah and District Historical Society has plans for a third mural on the eastern side of the museum as soon as a grant becomes available.