Council submission to New England North West SRITP
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Glen Innes Lions
The annual Celtic Festival, which draws a myriad of visitors to our town, is also the major fundraiser for the Glen Innes LIONS. The Glen Innes LIONS club have been... Read more.
Brickworks Open Day
A fantastic day at the Glen Innes Brickworks Open Day... Read more.
Brick Works Open Day
Like many regional towns growing with settlement Glen Innes had a need for fired bricks. The Willis family name gets a mention as brick makers in the 1870’s and... Read more.
Meet the Biosecurity Officer
Residents are invited to a practical weeds information session hosted by the Glen Innes Severn Council Biosecurity Officer on 12 June from 11am–1pm at the Glen... Read more.
Tennis
Tennis might be a summer sport but the Glen Innes & District Tennis Association is still very active over the winter months. Junior Hot Shots sessions are... Read more.
GLENRAC welcomes funding for Innovative Farming Forecaster Project
GLENRAC Inc has welcomed the recent announcement of more than $1.7 million in funding for Landcare programs across the Northern Tablelands under the NSW Government’s... Read more.
Introducing Miss Remington
Astute readers of this esteemed publication may recently have noted the addition of an Australian Red Kelpie in our hallowed pages and online Introducing Miss Remington.... Read more.
NESSA Students Excel at Eisteddfod
Students from the New England Stage and Screen Academy (NESSA) are celebrating a wonderful run of success at this year’s Armidale Eisteddfod speech and drama competitions.... Read more.
Walkers Pass Through Glen Innes Severn on Journey to Myall Creek
A small group of four walkers passed through the northern reaches of the Glen Innes Severn region this week as part of a 474-kilometre commemorative journey from... Read more.
48.3% Rate Rise Approved by IPART
Council’s press release of 2 June 2026 Read IPART’s decision here:... Read more.
A New Chapter for East Avenue Medical Centre
East Avenue Medical Centre is entering an exciting new chapter as the practice continues to grow and evolve to better serve the Glen Innes community and surrounding... Read more.
Job opportunities for the upcoming Census in our area
Residents across the Glen Innes Severn region are being encouraged to apply for flexible local jobs connected with the upcoming Australian Census, after concerns... Read more.
Biggest Morning Tea at the Bowlo
The Glen Innes Bowling Club hosted the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea on 28 May, attracting around 130 guests from across the district in what proved... Read more.
Lotus Roar at Lions Park
About 20 brave locals took on the cool breeze, to have their hearts warmed, as they met the Queensland Lotus Club. The club returned briefly to Glen Innes for... Read more.
Amazing Abstract at the Art Gallery
Back by popular demand from last year’s highly successful ABSTRACT ART exhibition, the grand opening of the “AMAZING ABSTRACT” exhibition, hosted by the Glen... Read more.
Have your say to Transport for NSW
Residents of the New England region are being encouraged to have their say on the future of transport, with Transport for NSW bringing its consultation team to Glen... Read more.
Health Precautions Around Feral Pigs
Following increasing feral pig numbers across the Northern Tablelands, land managers and others working around pigs are encouraged to remain aware of potential animal... Read more.
COUNCIL BACKS NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT REGIONAL BANKING SERVICES
Latest Press release from Council can be found here.... Read more.
FUNDING FLOWS IN FOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Field maintenance at Glen Innes Rugby Park will soon be a lot easier with the Elks securing $108,000 in funding for an irrigation system. The funding was awarded... Read more.
Glen Innes Leos – 40 Years Young
Glen Innes Leo’s programme is sponsored by the Lions Club and offers an opportunity for young people in the community to: help others through organised and productive... Read more.
Windfarm Action Group Meets
The Reddestone Wind Farm Action Group is to meet Friday 22nd May, 5pm Remembrance Room, Services Club... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, I would like to raise an issue that I believe deserves far greater attention within our community — the lack of in-person trade and vocational courses... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
It’s good to see at least one councilor (Councilor David Scott) thinking outside the square and expressing it publicly to the whole community for evaluation. I... Read more.
Another Strong Year for Glen Innes Show
The 2026 Glen Innes Show has been hailed a success, with strong community support and a high standard of competition across all sections. The Show Committee has... Read more.
Glen Innes and Severn ANZAC Weekend, 2026
Dawn was sometime off when we arrived at the Glen Innes cemetery at about 4:30am on ANZAC Day to remember and pay our respects to all those who served in protecting... Read more.
Reddestone Wind Farm
A drop in session was held at the Highlands Hub on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May. Conducted by Iberdrola Australia as part of project feasibility investigations, this... Read more.
Tartan, Tunes and Tradition Draw Crowds to Glen Innes
A spirited crowd, a swirl of tartan, and the unmistakable sound of pipes echoing across the valley—this year’s Australian Celtic Festival has been hailed as... Read more.
letter to the Editor
To the Editor, What a marvellous idea of David Scott’s to move the library to Dimmeys and the Council to the library. It would be excellent for older people... Read more.
First Sod turned for Hospital Redevelopment
A significant milestone in the future of local healthcare was marked on 6 April 2026, with a sod turning ceremony held at the rear of Glen Innes Hospital to formally... Read more.
Midwives Celebrate Milestone and Community Care on International Day
Midwives, families and community members gathered at the ANZAC Park playground on Tuesday 5 May to celebrate International Day of the Midwife, while also marking... Read more.
Framework to Guide Future Growth Across Glen Innes Severn
Glen Innes Severn Council has taken a significant step toward shaping the region’s long-term future, endorsing the draft Glen Innes Highlands Precincts and Activation... Read more.
Accidental Counsellor Course to Follow Just a Farmer Screening in Guyra
The New England Community College (NECC), in partnership with Empowered Minds Training and Consultancy, is bringing an Accidental Counsellor course to Guyra on... Read more.
Pathfinders to Host Clothesline Project Across New England
Pathfinders to Host Clothesline Project Across New England Pathfinders will host a series of Clothesline Project events across the New England region this May, providing... Read more.
COUNCIL FACILITATED STATE OF THE ART HEALTH FACILITY NOW OPEN
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis, this week welcomed the opening of the first local Computed Tomography (CT) scanning facility, marking a significant... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, A previous Glen Innes Severn Council purchased the Quarry from Wayne McCarthy in February 2015 with a $970,000 NSW government grant (Glen Innes Examiner... Read more.
Clans First, Then All Who Follow — Welcome to Glen Innes
This week, Glen Innes opens its arms first and foremost to the Clans. From near and far, you have travelled to stand proudly beneath your banners — to share history,... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Firstly – Congratulations to you and your dedicated “crew” responsible for our local “Glen Innes News” – Well done! Secondly –... Read more.
ANZAC DAY
Below are the details for Anzac Day. 5.30am Glen Innes Dawn Service – at Glen Innes Cemetery in Grafton Street Commences promptly at 5.30am followed by the... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, I write to raise growing concern about biosecurity risks associated with the unchecked spread of weeds across the Glen Innes Severn region. Of particular... Read more.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, The natural beauty of Glen Innes and its surrounds is again under threat from a proposed wind development on the western hills of the Furracabad Valley.... Read more.