Inverell Shire Council have deliberated over requests from Community groups following last week’s Council meeting. The Inverell Show Society had requested $15,000 from Council to contribute to the production costs of this year’s Inverell Show while the Inverell...
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New Access Code Required for Upper Horton Landfill
Gwydir Shire Council has recently upgraded the infrastructure at the Upper Horton Landfill with the gates at the facility now locked and requiring an access code to enter the site. Council says ratepayers were notified by mail of the changes in access conditions to...
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic to Blaze Through Glen Innes
Glen Innes is gearing up for an exciting day as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic races through the heart of the Town Centre on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Residents and visitors are invited to come down to Grey Street to experience the thrill of elite...
New Dam Levy is Simply Cost Shifting by the NSW Government: Dight
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight says Council will need to be prudent with its finances after the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal moved to recommend that the NSW Government implement a levy on declared dam owners starting the 2025/26 financial year....
Harmon Points to Fractured Relationship with Current Mayor
Former Inverell Shire Mayor Paul Harmon has hinted at a fractured relationship with his former Deputy now Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight following his resignation on Wednesday from Council. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Harmon says there were several reasons why...
Harmon Resigns from Council
Former Inverell Shire Mayor Paul Harmon has shocked his fellow councillors and announced he will resign from Council immediately. Councillor Harmon’s announcement came during yesterday’s council meeting, bringing his local government career of over 20 years as a...
Inverell Shire Council in Sound Financial Position
Inverell Shire Council’s financial position remains sound with councillors expected to adopt the Quarterly Operational Plan and Budget Review for 31 December 2024 at today’s council meeting. Despite expenditure increasing to $20.97 million and revenue growing by...
Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project Taking Shape
The Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project, supported by $872,429 from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), is well underway, with the project already bringing new life to the Glen Innes town centre. The Parks and...
Inverell Aquatic Centre Set to Open this Thursday
After months of anticipation, the new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre is set to open its doors to the public for the first time from this Thursday, 27th February, 2025. Hines Construction handed over the facility to Council on Friday after reaching...
