Glen Innes Severn Council has been alerted to a report of a cane toad (Rhinella marina) sighting within the local area. Authorities from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services are collaborating with the individual who reported the sighting, as well as local businesses, to ensure biosecurity measures are in place to conduct inspections. Cane toads pose a significant threat to ecosystems and communities. They can spread by hiding in freight, green waste, and timber, potentially establishing new populations. Under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015, they are classified as a declared pest, meaning sightings…
Glen Innes is set to come alive from 1–4 May 2025 with the return of the Australian Celtic Festival (ACF), celebrating the cultures of Brittany, Cornwall, and Wales. As one of Australia’s largest Celtic festivals, the event is expected to draw thousands of visitors eager to experience traditional music, dance, and heritage. A Taste of Celtic Culture: The Australian Celtic Festival Celtic Food Trail Local restaurants, cafés, and pubs are invited to take part in the ACF Celtic Food Trail by creating special menu items inspired by the cuisines of Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales.…
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting the community to a special Harmony Day event on 21 March 2025, celebrating the region’s rich cultural diversity and fostering inclusivity. With almost 20 per cent of local residents born overseas, the event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together, share traditions and appreciate the many cultures that contribute to the identity of the Glen Innes Severn area. Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the importance of the event in recognising the contributions of diverse backgrounds to the community. “Our community is enriched by people from diverse backgrounds, and Harmony Day is a…
On Thursday 6th March Glen Innes Severn Council held a roundtable meeting to discuss community concerns about crime and vandalism that has affected several local businesses over recent months and years. The meeting was proposed in response to a petition that was signed by a large number of Glen Innes businesses and employees urging Council to install CCTV cameras throughout the Glen Innes CBD, allowing perpetrators to be identified and to provide evidence of crimes to assist with successful prosecution. The crimes have caused significant stress to business owners in addition to significant costs involved in repairing doors, windows and…
Glen Innes Severn Council has approved the sale of part of 146-148 Church Street, Glen Innes, to New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business committed to improving regional healthcare. The sale will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art CT scanning facility and accommodation for healthcare workers. The initiative aims to provide better access to essential medical services for the community while creating an environment that attracts and retains skilled professionals in the area. The investment in infrastructure and services by the purchaser of the property is expected to generate employment opportunities and reinforce Glen Innes Severn as…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Mt Mitchell Road, Pinkett Road and Red Range Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Haymarket Road, Cherry Tree Road, Glen Innes Township gravel roads, Rodgers Road and Blacks Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heave patching reseal program. The Bridge team will be working…
Glen Innes Severn Council has launched the Colours of the Highlands initiative, a campaign celebrating the natural beauty, cultural richness and strong sense of community in the Glen Innes Highlands during autumn. Running from 1 March to 31 May, the initiative will bring together a variety of events, activities and experiences that highlight the region’s seasonal charm. Building on the area’s reputation for stunning autumn colours, the campaign aims to enhance community engagement and promote the Glen Innes Highlands as a premier autumn destination. By supporting both existing and new events, Council hopes to showcase the region’s landscapes while fostering…
RSPCA NSW is set to host the Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, providing vital veterinary services to eligible residents within the Glen Innes Severn Council area. The event will take place from 9:00 AM, with bookings essential to ensure access to services. The initiative aims to support pet owners by offering a range of free and subsidised veterinary services, including vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and cat desexing. In addition to these, attendees will receive free pet care information, behaviour advice, and parasite prevention giveaways to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of their animals. Owners of…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township Wellington Vale Road, ten Mile Road, Furracabad Road and West Furracabad Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Browns Road, Fern Hill Road, Crisps Road, Beardy Plains Road, Morven Road, Yahna Road and Nine Mile Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as…
At the most recent Ordinary Council meeting, Glen Innes Severn Council approved a motion directing council officers to prepare a report outlining the potential costs, benefits, and risks of investing in or forming a public-private partnership with local technology innovator, Seata. Seata, who have their research and development centre on West Furracabad Road in Glen Innes, have developed clean energy and carbon sequestration technology that uses advanced thermal treatment of carbon-based wastes diverted from landfill into valuable commodities. This patented carbon negative technology has the potential of locking up carbon in the form of Biochar, producing a synthetic gas (Syngas)…
