Uralla Shire’s newest councilor Stephen Wright has been officially sworn in following last week’s Council meeting, following his election to Ward A in a by-election held on 18 April. A Uralla ratepayer for nearly a decade, Cr Wright lives in the community with his...
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Local Council Workers Included in Welcome Experience program
Local government workers will now be supported through the Minns Labor Government’s Welcome Experience program, helping them settle into essential jobs in regional local councils such as road maintenance, town planning, engineering and childcare services for...
Help Make NSW’s New England Rail Trail (NERT) a Reality!
RailTrail Australia and the Friends of New England Rail Trail (NERT) are asking for your help to make a final push for New England Rail Trail in NSW. Please email Armidale Regional Council council@armidale.nsw.gov.au by 31 May 2026 and use the subject line “Proposed...
Youth Booth Celebrated with Another Statewide Award Nomination
Glen Innes Severn Council is celebrating another proud moment for the community, with The Youth Booth named a finalist in the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards. The Youth Booth has been recognised in the Community Development category for councils with a...
Australian Celtic Festival Delivers Strong Attendance & $1.79M Boost to the Glen Innes Severn Economy
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival (ACF) has delivered a strong economic result for the region, generating an estimated $1.23 million in direct visitor spend, with flow on effects increasing total economic output to $1.79 million for the Glen Innes Severn economy....
Council to Deliberate Bukkulla Feedlot
A decision on a development Application received earlier this year seeking Inverell Shire Council consent for the construction and operation of a 999-head cattle feedlot on the Ashford Road at Bukkulla will once again be discussed at tomorrow’s Council meeting....
Council Backs National Campaign to Protect Regional Banking Services
Glen Innes Severn Council has thrown its support behind a national campaign calling for banks to maintain face-to-face services in regional communities. At its Ordinary Meeting on 23 April 2026, Council formally endorsed the Obligation on Banks to Fund Face-to-Face...
Major Plans to Expand Aged Care Home
Uralla Shire Council will lodge a Concept Development Application (DA) for a staged expansion of McMaugh Gardens Aged Care Home, increasing the number of beds from 36 to 50. The proposal responds to growing demand for residential aged care in the Uralla district and...
Mayor Advocates for Completion of Glen Innes Hospital Masterplan
Council welcomes the significant investment currently underway at Glen Innes Hospital and is advocating for continued progression of the broader masterplan to deliver expanded long-term health services for the community. Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on the NSW...
