The NSW Government has admitted it has no modelling, no contingency planning, and no legislative framework to protect agriculture if fuel supply disruptions threaten food production. During Budget Estimates questioning, the Minister for Agriculture confirmed the...
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Council Takes Next Step on Renewable Energy Zone Community Benefits
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a draft Renewable Energy Zone Community Benefit Fund Framework and supporting Voluntary Planning Agreement template for public exhibition, establishing a consistent approach to how potential community benefit contributions would...
NSW Government Drought Response a Good Start
The NSW Government has announced an expansion of their Drought Plan and while welcome, more needs to be done, according to Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (of Temora Shire). “Our farmers in south-west NSW are struggling and they...
Grain Industry Drives Growth in Agriculture
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has applauded the state’s cropping sector for once again leading the way on growth and productivity, farm income and export value growth. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and...
Council Receives 2024/25 Financial Statements at Extraordinary Meeting
Glen Innes Severn Council received its 2024/25 financial statements at today’s Extraordinary Council Meeting, as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound governance. Financial statements are a core governance document, providing...
Critical New England Highway Corridor Transformed with $15.67 Million Upgrade
A major safety transformation on one of the most important highways in regional NSW is now complete, thanks to a $15.7 million upgrade funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments. Motorists are set to benefit from safer, smoother and more reliable journeys...
Council Provides Support for the 2026 Swan Cup
Inverell Shire Council has resolved to support the Inverell Polocrosse Club’s 2026 Swan Cup, following receipt of a formal request for assistance from Club President, Mr Alex Wrobel. The Swan Cup will be held from Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 and is...
Man dead, second man in custody following alleged stabbing near Walcha
Update: A man has been formally charged with murder following an alleged stabbing at a campsite in Woolbrook, near Walcha last night. He was refused bail this morning with the case to be back in Tamworth Local Court on April 29...
Mayor Advocates for Glen Innes Highlands at National Earth Sciences Convention
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis represented Council at the 2026 Australian Earth Sciences Convention in early February, positioning the region as a nationally recognised leader in geotourism, place-based development and geological storytelling. Addressing...
