Inverell Shire Council will oppose one of the four proposed amendments to the Local Government Act. The Bill proposes a requirement that all local Council elections be administered by the NSW Electoral Commission, reducing the pre-poll period for elections to five...
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Ashford Show Society Gets Council Backing
Ashford Show Society have been successful in gaining support from Inverell Shire Council. The Show society had submitted a letter to Council to consider four possible sponsorship options from a $5000 package to a $1000 Bronze level sponsorship. Council decided at...
Councillor Troy Arandale Resigns from Glen Innes Severn Council
Glen Innes Severn Council has received the resignation of Councillor Troy Arandale, who has stepped down from his position effective today. Mayor Margot Davis acknowledged Councillor Arandale’s service to the community during his role as Councillor. “On behalf of...
More Room to Stretch as Life Choices Support Services Program Changes Venue
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS) is moving the popular “Gentle Stretches from a Chair” classes to the Glen Innes Services Club after a surge in community interest and attendance. The service, delivered by Yoga with Bron, offers a...
Mayoral Minute on Cost Shifting
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight will highlight cost shifting onto local government in a Mayoral Minute at today’s Council meeting. Mayor Dight says the unrelenting growth of cost shifting to councils, coupled with rate pegging and insufficient state and federal...
Council to Make Submission to Tobacco Inquiry
Inverell Shire Council is expected to make a submission to the Illegal Tobacco Trade Parliamentary Inquiry supporting tougher regulation of the sale of illegal tobacco and ensuring that future regulatory compliance remains the primary responsibility of the state...
Local Water Sources Pass the Test
The latest results of PFAS testing across town water supplies for Inverell, Ashford and Yetman have confirmed all raw water sources and treated water supplies are well below the new PFAS limits outlined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Testing conducted in...
Proposed Lobby Group to Fight for Medical Services
Gwydir Shire Council has written to Inverell Shire Council asking it to consider forming a Regional and Rural Medical Service Alliance to act as a strong voice to lobby for improved regional and rural medical services. In his letter, former Gwydir Shire Mayor Max...
The Youth Booth Earns State-Wide Recognition
Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Week Awards for delivering one of the most outstanding Youth Week programs in New South Wales. The recognition follows the success of this year’s...
