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Mar

07

2026

Minerama Rocks

Council, Local NewsMinerama, Reddestone Sapphires

There’s something about Minerama that just feels like Glen Innes. From 6–8 March 2026, the gem and jewellery show will once again fill the grounds of the Glen Innes Showground with colour, conversation and the unmistakable sparkle of stone. For locals, it’s a fixture on the calendar. For visitors, it’s a chance to discover why our town proudly calls itself the “Land of the Beardies.” Now in its long tradition as one of NSW’s premier fossicking and lapidary events, Minerama draws stallholders and enthusiasts from across the country. Under the pavilions and across the outdoor sites, you’ll find everything…

Mar

05

2026

By Newsroom

Extraordinary Council Meeting 9th March

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

An Extraordinary Council Meeting is scheduled to be held: Monday, 9 March 2026 9.00am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Audited Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 financial year. These have been on display here Closing date for submissions is 5pm, today 5th March, 2026. You can attend the meeting in‑person or watch online Agenda and minutes will be made available for viewing on Council's website here

Mar

02

2026

By Newsroom

RE-WIRED Launch & Engagement Day to Open Seniors Festival 2026

Council, Local NewsRe-wired Seniors Festival

Seniors across the district are warmly invited to gather at the iconic Australian Standing Stones for the RE-WIRED Launch and Engagement Day, marking the beginning of Seniors Festival 2026 (2–15 March). Set against the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands and Crofters Cottage, the relaxed community event will take place on Monday 2 March 2026 from 10.00am to 2.00pm, offering a welcoming space to connect, move and celebrate. The morning program features gentle, all-abilities yoga focused on movement, breath and balance, followed by live music and a shared morning tea. A special highlight will be a First Nations weaving and yarning…

Mar

02

2026

By Newsroom

Recent Media Releases from GISC

CouncilMargot Davis

Mayor Advances Highlands Advocacy on National and Local Fronts Mayor Margot Davis has represented the Glen Innes Highlands across a series of major initiatives in recent weeks, advocating for the region’s geological significance, transport future and community development. In early February, Cr Davis addressed the 2026 Australian Earth Sciences Convention, positioning Glen Innes Highlands as a national leader in geotourism and place-based development. As one of only three pilot GeoRegions recognised under the National Geotourism Strategy, alongside Ku-ring-gai and Murchison, the Highlands sits within the geologically complex New England Orogen. Central to the presentation was the Skywalk above the Australian…

Mar

01

2026

By Newsroom

SRV submissions close 9th March

Council, Local News, RuralGlen Innes Severn Council, IPART, SRV Application

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released Glen Innes Severn Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application. A three-week community consultation period is open from 17 February to 9 March 2026, giving residents, businesses and community stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback directly to IPART. Submissions can be made through an online survey The Survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Written submissions can be made through the IPART’s website. Council is seeking approval for a cumulative SRV of 48.3% over three years. The proposed 48.3% represents the total increase spread across the life of the application — not…

Feb

17

2026

By Newsroom

IPART PUBLISHES GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL SRV APPLICATION

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) published Glen Innes Severn Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application at 11.59pm on Monday 16 February 2026. IPART has opened a three-week community consultation period from 17 February to 9 March 2026, during which residents, businesses and stakeholders can provide feedback directly to IPART via an online survey or written submission. Council’s application seeks approval for a cumulative Special Rate Variation of 48.3 per cent over the life of the application. The 48.3 per cent refers to the total increase spread over three years, not an increase applied in a single year. No…

Feb

09

2026

By Newsroom

New Playground Opens

Council, Local News, School News, Sports

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was on-hand to unveil the new, $1.2 million play space at Glen Innes’ Anzac Park at its official opening on Saturday, 7 February. $500,000 was secured from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5 which kick-started the project. Another $600,000 was contributed by the Federal Government and another $100,000 by the Glen Innes Severn Council. The new play area includes inclusive, imaginative, sensory, active, adventure and nature-based equipment. Mr Moylan said it was fantastic to see the project completed and opened for the public to enjoy. “The new playground at Anzac Park is…

Feb

02

2026

By Newsroom

GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL LODGES SPECIAL RATE VARIATION APPLICATION WITH IPART

CouncilGlen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and unequivocally that the community does not want a rate rise. At the same time, the community has also been clear that it expects Council to maintain and improve essential services, renew ageing infrastructure, and protect the long-term viability of the region. The SRV application reflects the difficult position councils across New South Wales now face: rising costs, growing service expectations, and a…

Feb

01

2026

By David Scott

Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Council, Local News, Rural, SportsAustralia Day

Glen Innes Severn’s Australia Day celebrations began in true country style with a “breakfast of champions” at Red Range Hall, where the Red Range Hall Committee pulled off a near-miraculous loaves and fishes effort. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed barbecued sausage and egg, steak and onion sandwiches, with generously donated steak from Rangers Valley earning particular appreciation. Australia Day Ambassador Dr Clio Cresswell set the tone with a short but engaging address that proved even mathematics can entertain on a public holiday morning. Festivities then moved to the Glen Innes Services Club, where the Glen Innes Lady Lions served a…

Jan

26

2026

By David Scott

Large crowd gathers at Red Range Celebrating Australia Day

Council, Local News, RuralAustralia Day Breakfast, Glen Innes Severn Council, red range hall

Red Range Hall was literally bursting at the seams with a terrific crowd of locals and visitors gathered for an 8am breakfast, the first celebration of Australia Day for 2026 in the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area. The local Red Range Hall Committee had set up an impressive display of milk cans and cream separators as well as some examples of the first teat cups as a nod to the importance of the dairying industry to Red Ranges early history. However, it was the alluring smell of the BBQ that drew the locals indoors. Rangers Valley had generously supplied…