There is now no apparent impediment to the New England region moving forward with a transformative project: the construction of the New England Rail Trail. The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC asked a question on notice about the future use of the Great Northern Railway...
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Council Prepares for FOGO Service with Waste & Recovery Study
Glen Innes Severn Council is progressing towards the implementation of a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service, in line with the NSW Government’s targets to halve the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions...
Glen Innes Airport Remains Closed for Major Works
The temporary closure of the Glen Innes Airport has been extended for major works until 31st of March to allow for essential upgrades and improvements. The closure, which came into effect last November, was to be completed by the 31st of January The works include...
Glen Innes Severn Council Decides Not to Hike Rates
Glen Innes Severn Council has decided not to apply for a special rate variation, forcing a councillor to file a notice of motion after it was revealed that Council was carrying a $4 million operating deficit. The Northern Daily Leader reports Cr Troy Arandale is so...
Community Organisations Encouraged to Submit Grant Funding Application through the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Round 1 2025 of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has opened. Twice a year, Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and...
Internationally Renowned Flautist Named as Inverell Shire Australia Day Ambassador.
Acclaimed concert soloist Australian French flautist Jane Rutter has been announced as the2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Inverell Shire. With a career that spans decades, Jane has delighted audiences with numerous recitals and recordings, plus concerto,theatre and...
Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominees Released
Six community members have been nominated for Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award. Allison Lane, Garry Newley, Graham Kerridge, Ken Middleton, Lorraine Brown and Terri Smith have been recognised for their commitment and dedication to the Inverell...
Council Receives Funding to Enhance Lake Inverell Precinct
The Lake Inverell Recreational Precinct is set for a major upgrade, thanks to grant funding from the Federal Government. Council applied to the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program and has been successfully awarded $550,000.00 towards the project. Council will...
Council Supports the Establishment of a Post Office Bank in Principle
Following significant debate at its Ordinary Meeting on 18 December 2024, Inverell Shire Council has given in-principle support to the establishment of a Government-owned Post Bank. This initiative, proposed by Mr Ron Thorp and supported by information from the...

