Glen Innes Severn Shire Council are considering changing its name, dropping the name "Severn" from their shire's name and replacing it with "Highlands". The Northern Daily Leader reports Mayor Margot Davis says many people in the community know the Severn mainly as a...
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Interim Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Appointed
Damien Walker has been appointed interim Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner, following the passing of Ian leavers in November. Mr Walker is recognized for his senior leadership role as QLD Director-General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and builds on the...
Kerry Mead Park to Double its Rugby League Capacity with New Fields
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full‑size playing and training...
NSW Country Mayors React to New Look State Shadow Ministry
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the recent NSW Coalition Shadow Ministry re-shuffle. CMA Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (Temora Shire) said the Board and our 89 Members especially welcomed the appointment of a Shadow Minister responsible for...
Sapphire Wind Farm Community Grants Open
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...
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...
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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...
