Inverell Shire Council has formally endorsed its submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as part of the 2026 Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review, ensuring the priorities and concerns of the Inverell community are clearly represented in this national...
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Glen Innes Moves to Level 3 Water Restrictions as Demand Remains High
Glen Innes Severn Council has implemented Level 3 Water Restrictions in Glen Innes, following a further decline in water levels at the Beardy Weir and sustained high water demand across the community. Recent inspections show the Beardy Weir is now 1,000 millimetres...
Inverell Shire Council Endorses New Draft Policies
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed three new draft policies for public exhibition as part of its ongoing commitment to transparent, fair and contemporary financial management practices. The draft Debt Recovery Policy, Financial Hardship Policy, and Pensioner Rebate...
Community Supports Future of Aged Care Site
Community members attending a public hearing in Bundarra to discuss the future management of the Grace Munro Aged Care Centre generally supported Uralla Shire Council’s draft Plan of Management. The hearing focused on the draft Plan and a proposal to categorise the...
Council Considered Next Steps for Inverell Sporties Carpark Land
Inverell Shire Council considered a proposal relating to a portion of land adjacent to 35 Glen Innes Road, Inverell, currently used as a carpark associated with the Inverell Sporties Club. The land, comprising approximately 4,000 square metres and identified as Part...
Council’s Strategic Plans on Public Exhibition
Following Council’s endorsement at this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Inverell Shire Council advises that the Draft 2026–2027 Operational Plan and Budget, Draft 2026–2027 Fees and Charges, and Draft 2026–2036 Long‑Term Financial Plan are now on public exhibition....
All Systems Go for a Spectacular Year of Scotland in Glen Innes Highlands 30 April to 3 May 2026
The countdown is on for the 2026 Australian Celtic Festival, with Glen Innes Severn Council confirming preparations are well underway for one of regional Australia’s most iconic cultural celebrations. Glen Innes Highlands is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors...
Community Grant Writing Workshop to Support Local Organisations
Inverell Shire Council is inviting community members to take part in a practical and informative Grant Writing Workshop, to be held at the Inverell Town Hall on Tuesday 28 April from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The workshop will be conducted by “The Grants Guy”, Keith Whelan,...
NSW Country Mayors United in Fight to Survive
With many rural, remote and even regional Councils in NSW struggling to make ends meet due to inadequate funding and rising costs, the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has held workshops and meetings for Members to address the problem head-on. Two recent...
