ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND at Australian Standing Stones
The first of the Australian Standing Stones was raised on 7 September 1991, and the full array of 38 stones was completed in the following months. The monument was... Read more.
St Joseph’s Students Excel in Brain Olympia and Athletics
St Joseph’s students have recently achieved success across academic and sporting competitions. On Monday 11 August, three teams from St Joseph’s travelled to... Read more.
Anne Vosper Declared Elected to Council
Anne Vosper has officially been declared elected to the Glen Innes Severn Council, following a countback process overseen by the NSW Electoral Commission. The Returning... Read more.
New Report Stresses Importance of Local News Coverage
A new report into regional news audiences has confirmed what communities like Glen Innes already know: local journalism isn’t just about headlines — it’s about... Read more.
Council Meeting Summary & Highlights – August 2025
Glen Innes Severn Council’s August meeting covered a wide range of issues, including renewable energy, community safety, financial pressures, and future use of... Read more.
Council and Glen Industries to Restore Landfill Corridor
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Glen Industries to deliver the Glen Innes Landfill Revegetation Project during 2025–2026. The initiative is supported... Read more.
Power Outage Affects Glen Innes & Deepwater
Essential Energy carried out essential maintenance yesterday, leaving some homes and businesses in the Glen Innes area, including Deepwater, without power. The electricity... Read more.
Monthly Councillor Catch-ups for Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council is introducing a new opportunity for residents to meet and speak directly with their elected representatives. The initiative, Conversations... Read more.
Glen Innes Athletes Shine at Northern Inland Academy of Sport
Two young Glen Innes athletes have been recognised for their achievements through the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) in 2025. Netballer Mia Watson is in... Read more.
Top Tennis Action Despite Winter Chill
The Glen Innes Tennis Club (GIDTA) were pleased to host the Glen Innes round of the JDS North West RMS series on Sunday 27th July. There was an excellent turn... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 5th September 2025
The following works are scheduled subject in the period ending Friday 5 September 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching around Glen... Read more.
Farmer Update to Bring Industry Insights to Glen Innes
Local farmers will have the opportunity to hear the latest industry updates at the upcoming Farmer Update, to be held at TAFE NSW Glen Innes on Wednesday, 27 August... Read more.
Roobot Sculpture to Be Unveiled in Emmaville
A community event will be held in Emmaville later this month for the official unveiling of Roobot, a metal kangaroo sculpture created by Queensland artist Mick Brown.... Read more.
Rotary’s Mherv Van to Visit Glen Innes
A mobile health service aiming to “save local lives” will be visiting Glen Innes later this month, offering free health checks to the local community. The Rotary... Read more.
Glen Innes Convent to Change Hands with Plans for Events Venue
A well-known Glen Innes landmark, known locally as “The Convent”, has been sold with an unconditional exchange of contracts. Principal of the selling agency... Read more.
Decades on the Land, Now Selling It
Paul Gellie has joined the rural sales team at Colin Say & Co in Glen Innes, bringing decades of farming experience and strong local knowledge to the role. Although... Read more.
Vietnam Veterans’ Day marked at ANZAC Park
A commemorative service was held on Monday at ANZAC Park in Glen Innes to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Representatives from several organisations attended and laid... Read more.
Fatal Crash on Shannon Vale Road
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s New England region this morning. About 9.20am (Monday 18 August 2025), emergency services were called... Read more.
Community Feedback Shapes Final ANZAC Nature Play Park Designs
Plans for a major upgrade of the ANZAC Park playground are moving ahead, with the project set to transform the existing play area into a nature-themed, inclusive,... Read more.
State Jersey for Rugby Talent Lily Grieve
Glen Innes and The Armidale School rugby standout Lily Grieve has once again been selected to represent New South Wales in the Girls’ Under 18s rugby team—this... Read more.
Applications Open for 2026 Australian Celtic Festival
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival is set to return to the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes from 30 April to 3 May, promising one of the country’s most... Read more.
Local Hero: Nikki Lee Wins National AFL Volunteer Award
Nikki Lee has achieved the honour of being named the inaugural National AFL Superkick Volunteer of the Year, following her earlier recognition as the AFL NSW/ACT... Read more.
Glen Innes Powerhouse: Community Invited to Re-Energise Site
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on the community to contribute ideas for the future of the heritage-listed Glen Innes “Powerhouse,” a site rich in local... Read more.
Emmaville Event Honours Staff and Opens New Ramp
The Vegetable Creek MPS Emmaville Hospital Auxiliary has officially unveiled a new access ramp at “The Cottage” building, marking the completion of a three-year... Read more.
Forum in Glen Innes to Focus on New England’s Tourism Future
Glen Innes will play host to the New England North West Tourism and Placemaking Forum on Thursday, 14 August 2025, an event set to bring together leaders and innovators... Read more.
Young Cattle Enthusiasts Invited to National Red Poll Youth Camp
Young people with an interest in cattle handling and the beef industry are invited to take part in the National Red Poll Youth Camp, which will be held at the Glen... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 22nd August 2025
The following works are scheduled subject in the period ending Friday 22 August 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching around Glen... Read more.
Sweetie Pies Takes Top Honour at Glen Innes Business Awards
The New England Care 2025 Glen Innes Business Awards were held on Saturday night at the Glen Innes and District Services Club, recognising excellence and dedication... Read more.
Three Local Projects Share in Community Grant Funding
Three community projects in the Glen Innes Severn area have been awarded funding in the latest round of the New South Wales Government’s Community Building Partnership... Read more.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Gwydir Highway
A man has died in a two-vehicle crash on the Gwydir Highway near Glen Innes.. About 12.30pm today (Saturday 9 August 2025), emergency services were called to the... Read more.
Meet Gary Davis, Author of Pitt Street Bankers at the Library
Glen Innes Severn Public Library will be hosting an author visit by Gary Davis on Saturday 16th August. Gary is the author of Pitt Street Bankers. Gary said “this... Read more.
Council Seeks Locals for Promotional Photo and Video Shoot
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on local businesses, community members and groups to be part of the next phase of its destination marketing efforts, with expressions... Read more.
Strong Season Ahead for Local Producers
While drought conditions have worsened across parts of southern and western New South Wales, producers in the Northern Tablelands are continuing to benefit from... Read more.
Glen Innes Locals Honoured in Aged Care Awards
Two Glen Innes locals have been recognised among the best in their field, named as finalists in the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) 2025 Showcase... Read more.
Entries Open for Christmas in the Highlands Art Trail
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting artists, schools, clubs and community groups to submit original banner artworks for display in the Glen Innes town centre during... Read more.
Glen Innes Welcomes Essential Workers
New residents were treated to a warm and lively introduction to Glen Innes at the recent Welcome to Glen Innes Pizza Night, held on Saturday 19 July at the Great... Read more.
Free Training to Help Boost Local Business
Retailers in the Glen Innes region are being encouraged to take part in a free training initiative designed to attract more customers and revitalise the local shopping... Read more.
Glen Innes Covered in Snow as Highway Closes
Glen Innes was blanketed in snow over the weekend with significant snowfall occurring in parts of the Northern Tablelands. According to the State Emergency Service,... Read more.
Glen Innes Karate Duo Excel at National Championships
Mother and daughter martial artists Karen and Isobel King represented their local dojo, Jin Ryu Kan, at the National World Koshiki Karatedo Federation (WKKF) Karate... Read more.
New England Highway Closed Between Glen Innes and Armidale
The New England Highway has been closed in both directions between Glen Innes and Armidale due to hazardous conditions caused by snow and ice. Transport for NSW... Read more.
Glen Innes Helps in Mid North Coast Flood Recovery
Glen Innes Severn Council has supported recovery efforts in the MidCoast Council area following the severe flooding event that struck the Mid North Coast in late... Read more.
Cabin Fire at Local Caravan Park
Emergency services responded to a cabin fire at the Blue Sapphire Caravan Park in Glen Innes on Thursday evening. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 302 Glen Innes was... Read more.
Stronger Penalties for Illicit Tobacco
The NSW Government has announced new laws to tackle the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco, drawing support from Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan, who has been... Read more.
Bushfire Danger Period Begins
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed that the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence on 1 August 2025 across the Glen Innes Severn, Inverell,... Read more.
Countback Election to Fill Council Vacancy: Key Dates Announced
Following the recent resignation of Cr Arandale, the NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed that a countback election will be held to fill the resulting vacancy... Read more.
Council GM Defends Staff, Urges Unity
Glen Innes Severn Council’s General Manager, Bernard Smith, has issued a public message urging the community to uphold respectful and constructive engagement with... Read more.
Local Government Minister Visits Glen Innes
The Hon. Ron Hoenig, NSW Minister for Local Government, visited Glen Innes on Tuesday 29 July to meet with Glen Innes Severn Council. The visit began at Glen Innes... Read more.
July Council Meeting Summary and Highlights
At its Ordinary Meeting held on 24 July 2025, Glen Innes Severn Council considered a range of matters spanning health infrastructure, financial reporting, planning... Read more.
Photo Gallery – Glen Innes Marks 75th Anniversary of the Korean War
On Sunday morning, members of the Glen Innes community gathered at Anzac Park to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. Despite cold winds and grey... Read more.
Explainer: Council Countback Elections
The resignation of Councillor Troy Arandale from Glen Innes Severn Council has prompted the start of a countback election process — a method used in New South... Read more.