NSW Minister for Local Government, Leader of the House, Ron Hoenig has called for more transparency in local government during the NSW Local Government Conference in Tamworth last week. The New England Times reports that in his opening speech, Minister Hoenig outlined...
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$5.6 Million Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Reaches Completion
The $5.6 million Bald Nob Road upgrade between the New England and Gwydir Highways has reached practical completion, delivering a safer and smoother journey for local residents, visitors and heavy vehicle operators. The extensive 6-kilometre upgrade, jointly funded by...
Road Closure for Christmas Fair
Inverell Shire council advise there will be road closures in place for the Inverell Christmas Fair in Campbell Park tomorrow. Campbell St into Captain Cook Drive will be closed from the Byron St Roundabout through to Gunson way from around 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon...
Seniors Diary 2025
The much-anticipated Legal Aid Seniors Diary will return for 2025 and Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is encouraging seniors across the region to secure their copy. The popular publication - available from Friday, 29 November - is packed with...
NSW State Government Grant; Safe and Secure Water Program Grant
Uralla Shire Council is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of up to $855,315 from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Safe and Secure Water Program to develop a comprehensive 30-year water strategy for our...
Newell Hwy Works Early Completion
Work to upgrade a 5.8-kilometre section of the Newell Highway between Moree and Boggabilla has been completed several months ahead of schedule, delivering safer journeys for road users in the north of the state. NSW Labor’s Northern Tablelands spokesperson Peter...
Country Mayors Conference Concludes in Tamworth
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight attended her first Country Mayors Conference in Tamworth over the weekend and was one of the 46% of new Country Mayor welcomed into the Association from across the state During the conference, the annual general meeting took place which...
Glen Innes Severn Council Elects New Councillor
David Scott has been elected to Glen Innes Severn Council following a countback election conducted yesterday (Tuesday, 19 November 2024). A countback was held to fill a casual vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Rob Banham on 10 October 2024. At its first...
Glen Innes Heritage Assistance Fund
Glen Innes Severn Council are inviting owners of heritage properties to apply for funding under the Heritage Assistance Fund. Applications for funding can be made to receive financial support for repairing, maintaining, or reinstating missing elements on historic...