Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December
The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes... Read more.
The Makers Shed Re-Opens in Deepwater
Local business The Makers Shed recently closed the doors at its Glen Innes location in order to relocate to Deepwater. After spending the past three months renovating... Read more.
Red Cross Christmas Tree Display & Competition – Photo Gallery
The Australian Red Cross Christmas tree display is twenty-three years old this year and over all the years has been delighting Glen Innes residents and visitors... Read more.
Man Charged With Break-and-Enter Offences
A man will face court over a number of break and enter offences in the state’s north-west. In November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced... Read more.
Australia Day Awards Nominations Close Next Week!
Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards close next week. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at... Read more.
Deepwater’s “Tennis Ball” A Success
The Deepwater Tennis Club held a black-tie fundraising event over the weekend, which organisers have called a “resounding success”. See below for the... Read more.
Trailblazing Pilot Nancy Williams Sadly Passes Away
Glen Innes’ own Nancy Elaine Williams sadly passed away on the 16 November 2024. Nancy was born on 18 October 1934 and raised at the family property “Taylorville”,... Read more.
Child Poverty Costs New England and North West Economy $2 Billion Annually
Child poverty is costing the New England and North West region more than $2 billion annually, according to a report commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Service... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 6th December 2024
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 6 December 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, ... Read more.
Christmas in the Highlands Photo Gallery
The Glen Innes CBD came alive with festive spirit for Christmas in the Highlands 2024. ... Read more.
Spend in Glen Returns for 2024: Shop Local and Win Big!
The popular Spend in Glen initiative is back this year, encouraging the Glen Innes community to shop locally in the lead-up to Christmas. Now in its second decade,... Read more.
Christmas in the Highlands Returns This Evening
Glen Innes will come alive with festive cheer this evening as Christmas in the Highlands takes over the heart of town from 5pm. The historic area in front of the... Read more.
Refuge for Domestic Violence Survivors Announced For Glen Innes
The NSW State Government has announced plans to establish ten new refuges for women and children escaping domestic violence in regional areas, with Glen Innes among... Read more.
State and Federal MPs React To Rail Trail Funding Cut
Federal and State MPs have hit out at the NSW State Government and the Australian Federal Government after it was announced the funding for the New England Rail... Read more.
Funding For Rail Trail Cut
The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department... Read more.
Supporting Local Communities To Cope
Now that the make up of our Council has been finalised, there is one issue that should be central in minds of Councillors. The most significant issue that they,... Read more.
New Off-Leash Dog Park Coming to Glen Innes
Glen Innes is set to welcome a new off-leash dog park at Lions Park, with the project moving ahead after a community consultation period. Glen Innes Severn Council... Read more.
Seventh Councillor Announced
Mr David Scott has been named as the successful final candidate in the Glen Innes Severn Council election. After the shock resignation of Rob Banham shortly after... Read more.
Glen Innes Show Society Gears Up for a Huge 2025 Event
The countdown is on for the 2025 Glen Innes Show, set to take place from Friday, 14th to Sunday, 16th February 2025. With a thrilling lineup of activities, live... Read more.
Deepwater Black Tie Ball To Raise Funds For Tennis Club
The Deepwater Tennis Club is holding a fundraising ball at the end of November, with proceeds going towards equipment and renovations at the club. Club president... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending 22nd November 2024
The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 22 November 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes... Read more.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the volunteers in producing the first online edition of Glen Innes News. Easy to follow and informative – a one-stop for information. -A Fearnley,... Read more.
Remembrance Day 2024 Gallery
Glen Innes residents turned out to watch the Remembrance Day parade which worked its way down Bourke St then finished at ANZAC Park. ... Read more.
Cattle Sale Report 5th November 24
lnverell penned 972 mixed quality cattle with Elders yarding 125 of those. This week cattle sold at varied trends to background and feeder demand. Most of the regular... Read more.
ICAC Heads to Hunter New England Region
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will head to the Hunter New England region next week as part of its ongoing rural and regional... Read more.
Remembrance Day 2024 Commemorations in Glen Innes
Glen Innes residents are invited to come together this Remembrance Day to honour the sacrifices of Australian servicemen and women. This year’s commemorative activities... Read more.
Mann River Bridge Re-Opens
The newly constructed Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road is now open to traffic, with final approach works completed last week. However, residents and commuters... Read more.
Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Complete
The Bald Nob Road upgrade project has officially reached completion, with bitumen sealing now finished and the road fully open to traffic. This extensive $5.6 million... Read more.
New Health Station Brings High-Tech Health Checks to Glen Innes
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has introduced an Australian first in rural digital health with the launch of the Gen... Read more.
Local Teacher Honoured With Prestigious Red Cross Humanitarian Award
Glen Innes Public School teacher Carla Bryant has been recognised with the Red Cross Humanitarian Partner Award for her exceptional commitment to the Red Cross Youth... Read more.
Council Secures Key Agreement For New England Rail Trail Project
Glen Innes Severn Council has announced a major milestone in the journey to bring the New England Rail Trail to fruition, with the signing of a licence agreement... Read more.
Public Invited To Hunter New England Health Annual Meeting
Staff, partners, and members of the wider community have been invited to attend the Hunter New England Local Health District’s annual public meeting, set to... Read more.
Glen Innes Remembrance Day March Road Closures
The following temporary road closures will be in place for the Glen Innes Remembrance Day March: Parallel parking on the south side of Bourke Street (from Grey... Read more.
Santa Letters Drop-Off Point At Centacare Glen Innes
Centacare Glen Innes has announced that it is once again serving as an official “Letter to Santa” drop-off location. From now until Friday, December... Read more.
Independent Arborist Conducts Tree Assessment
Glen Innes Severn Council has commissioned an independent, qualified arborist to conduct detailed assessments of local trees to enhance public safety and ensure... Read more.
Library To Celebrate 70th Anniversary
The Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2024, marking seven decades as a community hub for the residents of the... Read more.
WaterNSW Dam Experts To Visit Beardy Waters
Beardy Waters Dam will welcome experts from WaterNSW on 6 November as part of a collaboration with Glen Innes Severn Council aimed at enhancing the monitoring and... Read more.
Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Asset Management Strategy
Glen Innes Severn Council invites community feedback on its draft Asset Management Strategy and Plans. These documents will be available for public review until... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending 8th November 2024
The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 8 November 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes... Read more.
Glen Innes Airport To Close Temporarily For Works
The Glen Innes Airport will be temporarily closed from 4 November 2024 until 31 January 2025, to allow for essential upgrades and improvements. The works will include:... Read more.
Council Declares Alcohol Free Zones
At the October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, the Council declared the following locations within Glen Innes as Alcohol Prohibited Areas (Alcohol Consumption by... Read more.
Regional Australia Bank Proposes Merger With Summerland
Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank have announced their intention to merge. Summerland operates as a Mutual Bank and has ten branches across the Northern... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending 25th October 2024
The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 25 October 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes... Read more.
Wentworth Street Bridge Works Completed
The Wentworth Street bridge has re-opened to traffic after the completion of works. The section of road over the Rocky Ponds Creek has been closed since early March... Read more.
Christmas In The Highlands Is Coming To Town
Get ready for an even bigger celebration as Christmas in the Highlands returns to Glen Innes on Friday, 29 November 2024! This key event in the Glen Innes Town... Read more.
Australia Day 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an... Read more.
Call For Community To Get Involved In ‘Get In Here’ Campaign
Glen Innes Severn Council is excited to announce its new Get In Here campaign, showcasing the real heart of Glen Innes Highlands, and is calling on the community... Read more.
Applications Re-Open For Rural Roadside Signs
Applications have reopened for the Rural Roadside Sign Project funded by the Australian Government, and Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting residents to apply... Read more.
Call Out For Minerama Stallholders
The highly anticipated Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show is set to return to Glen Innes from Friday, 7 March to Sunday, 9 March 2025. As one of New South... Read more.
Want To Be A Part Of The 2025 Celtic Festival?
Online applications are open now for performers, traders, clans, societies, buskers and volunteers wanting to be part of the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival in Glen... Read more.