Applications for Round 1 of the 2026 Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund will open today. 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...
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Warialda and Gravesend Water Restrictions
Residents are advised that Level 3 Water Restrictions are in place due to Council’s reduced capacity to pump water and current weather conditions generating an increased demand for water usage. Fixed sprinklers may only be used between 8:00pm and 10:00pm on an odds...
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 Announces 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫
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Council Endorses 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works across the Shire. Council maintains 974.9 kilometres of sealed road segments across its...
Inverell Shire Council Recognises Phil Schwenke
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight has paid tribute to outgoing independent member for the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee Phil Schwenke for his almost 8 years in the role. Mayor Dight says Mr Schwenke has changed how Council has provided its governance during his...
Council Confirms Bin Collection Dates
Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that there will be 𝐧𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 this 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, with the collection to be collected on Friday, Boxing Day. All collections, including CBD collections, from Boxing Day will be collected one...
Council Supports Efforts to Attract Senior Doctor to Inverell Hospital
Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital. This initiative, coordinated by Hunter New England Health (HNEH) in...
Feedback Sought on New England REZ
NSW Government's EnergyCo has released its Regional Major Infrastructure Studies for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). These studies provide an evidence base to guide conversations about how REZ development can support regional growth, services, and local...
Youth Advisory Council Presents Annual Report and Outlines Future Plans
The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has presented its annual report to Council, highlighting a year of successful youth-led initiatives and unveiling ambitious plans for the future. Covering activities from January to November 2025, the report reflects the...
