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...
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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...
Mayors Up for Mayoral Jumper Swap
The Mayors of Inverell and Uralla Shire’s are preparing for a mayoral jumper swap dependant on Sunday’s Group 19 1st grade Grand Final result between the Uralla Tigers and the Inverell Hawks on Sunday at Uralla’s Woodville Oval. An item in the Northern Daily Leader...
Council Takes Major Step Forward on Long-Term Water Security
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has lodged a scoping report with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), marking a significant milestone in its long-term water security strategy for the region. The scoping report covers the proposed water...
Council Reports Strong Outcomes from 2024/2025 Heavy Patching Program
Inverell Shire Council has received a report on the outcomes of its 2024/2025 Heavy Patching Program, which delivered pavement repairs across priority sections of the local and regional road network. The program was endorsed by Council in March 2025 and focused on...
Hungry Jacks Development Stalled
Inverell Shire council have discussed the development application for a new Hungry Jacks franchise and the rumours swirling around that the business had pulled out. Councils’ Director Environmental Services Greg Doman advised Councillors that the development...

