The safety and condition of the verandah of the Empire Hotel was a focus of attention at Wednesday’s Inverell Shire Council meeting. A supporting beam was struck by vehicle back in April causing significant damage to the verandah, forcing Council to install a fence...
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Mayor Calls for Changes to Transport Strategy
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for significant changes to the draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), arguing that transport investment must be used to create economic opportunity and regional growth, rather...
Council Seeks Exemption from FOGO
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed a motion seeking an indefinite exemption for the statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics recycling, to reduce and stop food waste going to landfill. The NSW government mandate requires local councils to provide all...
NSW Government Takes the Wheel on Management of the “Red Fleet
In a welcome move for the local government sector, the NSW Government has announced that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as the “Red Fleet”. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President...
Deepwater Railway Station Set for New Community Use
The Deepwater community is set to see one of its most recognisable local landmarks brought back into active use, with Glen Innes Severn Council approving a three-year Licence to Occupy for the Deepwater Progress Association at the Deepwater Railway Station. The...
Fair Funding for Regional Communities: Glen Innes Severn Backs ‘INVEST IN US’ Campaign
Glen Innes Severn Council is supporting the “Invest in Us” campaign, a statewide call for the Federal Government to restore fair and sustainable funding for Local Government in regional NSW. Led by the Country Mayors Association of NSW, the campaign seeks to return...
Investing in Regional Jobs and RFS Fleet Management
The Minns Labor Government is backing regional communities with a $470 million investment in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to modernise management of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) fleet. This 10-year commitment is about enhancing bush fire and...
Access Bus Expanding to Connect More Village Residents
More residents across Glen Innes Severn will have improved access to essential services, with Council’s Access Bus expanding to include Emmaville, Glencoe, Red Range and Deepwater starting as early as this week. Delivered through Council’s Life Choices Support...
500K Upgrade to Deliver New Spaces & Capabilities at the Library
Improved accessibility, modern spaces for kids and families, and new opportunities like podcasting are all on the way for the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre, following a $500,000 funding boost. Glen Innes Severn Council has secured the funding through the NSW...
