Glen Innes Severn Council has joined councils from across Australia in backing an urgent national call to restore Financial Assistance Grants to 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue, as delegates at the National General Assembly of Local Government...
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Council Adopts Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan
Glen Innes Severn Council has adopted its 2026–27 Operational Plan and Budget, along with its 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, setting the work program for the year ahead across infrastructure, community facilities, events and local planning. The Operational Plan is...
IPART Approves Special Rate Variation to Support Long-Term Financial Sustainabilty
Glen Innes Severn Council has acknowledged the determination by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to approve Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application of 48.3 per cent over three years. General Manager Bernard Smith said the...
Budget Lacks Equity for Regional, Rural/Remote Communities
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor, Cr Margot Davis says the Federal Government’s 2026–27 Budget response continues to fall short of delivering genuine equity for regional, rural and remote communities, despite announcing $2 billion for roads, water and sewerage...
Budget Must Contain Health Reform: AMA
Ahead of today’s federal budget, the Australian Medical Association is reiterating its calls for meaningful reforms and adequate funding to address the challenges impacting the healthcare system. The AMA has provided the federal government with a raft of costed...
Council’s Strategic Plans on Public Exhibition
Following Council’s endorsement at this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Inverell Shire Council advises that the Draft 2026–2027 Operational Plan and Budget, Draft 2026–2027 Fees and Charges, and Draft 2026–2036 Long‑Term Financial Plan are now on public exhibition....
Council Receives 2024/25 Financial Statements at Extraordinary Meeting
Glen Innes Severn Council received its 2024/25 financial statements at today’s Extraordinary Council Meeting, as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound governance. Financial statements are a core governance document, providing...
Swimming Championships Injects Cash into Local Economy
Almost $800,000 is believed to have been injected into the Inverell economy as a result of the Swimming NSW country regional Championships held in January. Tourism Research Australia figures demonstrate that a "sports tourist", be it a competitor or spectator at a...
Time is Ticking’ on Extras Health Insurance Policies
Millions of Australians risk throwing hundreds of dollars down the drain unless they utilise the benefits of their extras health insurance policies by 31 December, warns Compare the Market. Extras policies typically cover services like dental, optical, physiotherapy,...

