The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Opposition of a promise to invest $5 billion over ten years to address town water infrastructure in regional NSW. “About one-third of CMA member councils are also Local Water...
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Council Endorses Alternative Response to Proposed Performance Improvement Order
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed an alternative response to the NSW Government’s proposed Performance Improvement Order, following detailed consideration at its Extraordinary Council Meeting on 10 September 2026. Council resolved to adopt the alternative draft...
R U OK? Day: Get Comfortable Starting a Conversation
Nine in 10 people in Australia are aware of R U OK?1, but awareness alone doesn't start conversations. This R U OK?Day - Thursday 10 September - the focus is on helping more people feel confident to reach out when someone is on their mind.Across homes, workplaces,...
Enough is Enough: CWA Sunrise Branch Calls Time on the Rural Health Crisis
People living in regional, rural and remote NSW have been expected to settle for less healthcare for far too long—and the Country Women's Association of NSW says it's time to stop accepting the unacceptable. Launching its 2026 Awareness Week campaign, the CWA of NSW...
Coalition to Tap into Clean Water for Every Regional Community
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan joined his NSW Nationals colleagues in announcing a $5 billion, 10-year investment plan to secure the state’s water future under a Coalition-led government. Under the Nationals’ Regional Infrastructure Guarantee, a new...
Council to Consider Response to Proposed Performance Improvement Order
Glen Innes Severn Council will hold an Extraordinary Council Meeting at 9.00am on Thursday, 10 September 2026 to consider its response to the NSW Government’s proposed Performance Improvement Order (PIO). Council has received a Notice of Intention from the Minister...
Youth Voices Inspire Free First Aid Course for Young People
YOUNG people will have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised first aid qualification for free, with a one-day course to be delivered in Inverell this month. The full-day first aid course will be held on Saturday 19 September, from 9am to 4pm at ICYOUth...
Northern Tablelands Volunteers Recognised for Decades of Service
Almost 70 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) medals were presented to volunteers across the Northern Tablelands over the weekend, recognising more than 1,700 years of combined service. Ceremonies were held in Tenterfield, Delungra and Glen Innes to recognise members with...
Drought to Intensify in Northern NSW
Variable winter rainfall and warmer than average temperatures drive large regional variations in seasonal conditions at the start of spring across NSW. Winter rainfall across southern, central and western NSW improved seasonal conditions and production outlooks in...

