Emmaville RSL Park

Aug

2025

Roobot Sculpture to Be Unveiled in Emmaville

Local NewsEmmaville RSL Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Mick Brown, Roobot, Taronga Tin Project

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. The unveiling by Mayor Margot Davis will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at Emmaville RSL Park. A free sausage sizzle, provided by Taronga Mines, will follow the event. Mayor Davis said “Our community was consulted on this project, and I’m pleased to share that there was strong support for Roobot’s installation in Emmaville. This striking sculpture is not only a generous gift from Taronga Mines Pty Ltd but also…

Nov

2024

By Newsroom

Independent Arborist Conducts Tree Assessment

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Centennial Parklands, Emmaville RSL Park, Glen Innes Cemetery, Glen Innes Severn Council, Glen Innes Skate Park, King Edward Park, King George V Oval, Veness Park

Glen Innes Severn Council has commissioned an independent, qualified arborist to conduct detailed assessments of local trees to enhance public safety and ensure the health of urban green spaces. This assessment has covered prominent areas across Glen Innes, including Church Street, the Main Centre, Centennial Parklands, Glen Innes Cemetery, King George Park, King Edward Park, Glen Innes Skate Park, Emmaville RSL Park, Veness Park, and ANZAC Park. The evaluation involved an in-depth review of 1,266 trees across these locations, with results now informing the Council's next steps. Of the trees inspected, 89 have been identified as needing removal and replacement…