The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Opposition of a promise to invest $5 billion over ten years to address town water infrastructure in regional NSW. “About one-third of CMA member councils are also Local Water...
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Council Endorses Alternative Response to Proposed Performance Improvement Order
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed an alternative response to the NSW Government’s proposed Performance Improvement Order, following detailed consideration at its Extraordinary Council Meeting on 10 September 2026. Council resolved to adopt the alternative draft...
Council to Consider Response to Proposed Performance Improvement Order
Glen Innes Severn Council will hold an Extraordinary Council Meeting at 9.00am on Thursday, 10 September 2026 to consider its response to the NSW Government’s proposed Performance Improvement Order (PIO). Council has received a Notice of Intention from the Minister...
Inverell Library Trials After-Hours Study Sessions for HSC Students
Inverell Library is trialling weekly after-hours study sessions to support local HSC students as they prepare for their final examinations. The sessions commenced on Tuesday, 11 August and will continue each Tuesday evening until 3 November 2026, providing students...
New Community Member Appointed to Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee
Inverell Shire Council has appointed Mr Wayne Ehsman as a community representative on the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee. Mr Ehsman was appointed following an Expression of Interest process to fill a community representative vacancy created by the...
Deepwater’s Local Knowledge at the Heart of Masterplan
Deepwater has a strong identity, shaped by its people, heritage, river, businesses and community spirit. Now, the community is continuing to help turn those strengths into a practical plan for the village’s future. The Deepwater Masterplan is one of the first major...
Council Endorses Renewal of Yetman Water Mains
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the renewal of all asbestos cement water mains within the Yetman water reticulation network, with the project to improve reliability, reduce water losses and address ageing infrastructure nearing the end of its useful life. The...
Beyond the Stones: Draft Australian Celtic Festival Plan to Bring More Opportunities Across Glen Innes Severn
A five-year plan to increase the Australian Celtic Festival’s benefits for local businesses, residents and the wider Glen Innes Severn region is now open for community feedback. Glen Innes Severn Council endorsed the Draft Australian Celtic Festival Strategic Plan...
Council Welcomes Federal Commitment to Strengthen Local Government Funding
Inverell Shire Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a Federation Compact with Local Government, recognising the significant financial sustainability challenges facing councils and committing to meaningful, ongoing increases in Financial...

