The latest results of PFAS testing across town water supplies for Inverell, Ashford and Yetman have confirmed all raw water sources and treated water supplies are well below the new PFAS limits outlined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Testing conducted in...
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Proposed Lobby Group to Fight for Medical Services
Gwydir Shire Council has written to Inverell Shire Council asking it to consider forming a Regional and Rural Medical Service Alliance to act as a strong voice to lobby for improved regional and rural medical services. In his letter, former Gwydir Shire Mayor Max...
The Youth Booth Earns State-Wide Recognition
Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Week Awards for delivering one of the most outstanding Youth Week programs in New South Wales. The recognition follows the success of this year’s...
National Monument Officially Named ‘Australian Standing Stones’
A site long celebrated by locals and visitors alike has now been formally recognised by the NSW Government, with the Australian Standing Stones officially approved and gazetted by the Geographical Names Board of NSW. The milestone marks a major step in acknowledging...
Hoons Called Out After Damage to Warialda Cemetery
Gwydir Shire Council acting General Manager Leeah Daley has slammed those responsible for damaging headstones at the Warialda Cemetery. In a social media post, Ms Daley says it appears that some clown thought it would be a good idea to do 'burn outs' at the cemetery...
NSW Country Mayors Reiterate Cost Shifting Frustrations
Local Government NSW released a new report on ‘cost shifting’ last week and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has reiterated their frustrations and the fact that the impacts are more deeply felt in rural, regional and remote communities. Cost shifting is the...
Detection Leak Program Begins Today
Inverell Shire Council has been successful in gaining funding from the NSW Government to participate in the active leak detection project. Commencing today, leak detection contractors, using leak detection equipment, will be checking Council's water network to...
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The Tingha Community has been requesting the upgrading of facilities within the town. Council has listened and is preparing a Master Plan for the Tingha township. Phase 1 is the proposed upgrade of the park on New Valley Rd, opposite the Tingha Sport & Recreation...
Council Takes on Biosecurity Role Following Dissolution of New England Weeds Authority
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally taken over the responsibility for invasive / noxious weed management in the local government area, following the dissolution of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) last month. The transition, effective since 16 June 2025,...