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…
Glen Innes Severn Council has received confirmation from Local Government NSW (LGNSW) that its final outstanding motion from the 2025 Annual Conference, relating to the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap, has now been formally supported by the LGNSW Board. This update follows Council’s earlier announcement in November 2025, which outlined the strong advocacy effort undertaken at the conference and reported that six of Council’s seven motions were successfully carried during conference proceedings. At that time, the Biochar motion was deferred due to time constraints and referred to the newly elected LGNSW Board for determination. Council’s original motion sought support for…
An exciting new chapter for Anzac Park is just days away, with the $1.2 million Nature Play Park now effectively complete. Only a few minor finishing items remain, and once these are signed off, the site is expected to be handed over to Council within the next 10–14 days. This new play space is one of the most significant recreation projects Council has delivered in recent years. Designed to encourage imaginative, inclusive and nature-based play, it is set to become a standout community asset for families across the Glen Innes Highlands. Mayor Margot Davis said the completion of the project…
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park - a significant step forward for the home of the Glen Innes Magpies. Council’s contribution is being delivered in a smart, cost-effective way, with soil already approved for removal from the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre site to be repurposed for levelling, landscaping and drainage at the park. Mayor Margot Davis said the…
Council Press Release Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute calling for simple, practical changes to the NSW planning system to speed up housing approvals and boost supply across the state. Council says two key bottlenecks are still holding up new homes, even after the passage of the Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 and the introduction of the 60-Day Deemed Approval Bill. The first is that basic, low-risk home builds still have to lodge a full Development Application (DA) and go through the same complex steps as a major commercial project. This ties up council planners, delays standard…
Glen Innes Severn Council has launched a new monthly initiative giving residents the chance to speak directly with Councillors and Council staff in a relaxed setting about issues affecting themselves and the wider community. The emphasis is intentionally informal, with the sessions—called Conversations with Councillors—held at the Highlands Hub once a month on a Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. Councillors attend when available, and at the third and most recent Conversation those present included Mayor Margot Davis, Deputy Mayor Carol Sparks, and Councillor Anne Vosper, with General Manager Bernard Smith also on hand to respond to questions and suggestions. Attendance…
SPEND IN GLEN RETURNS WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER AND THE BELOVED BARREL A favourite Glen Innes Christmas tradition is back for 2025, with Spend in Glen once again encouraging everyone to shop locally, support small businesses, and enjoy the festive spirit that makes our community so special. Organised this year by an enthusiastic group of local businesses and proudly supported by Council, Spend in Glen will run from 20 November to 24 December. Simply spending $20 or more at a participating Glen Innes business gives shoppers the chance to win a share of $10,000 in Shop Local Gift Cards. And yes…
Glen Innes Severn Council has finalised the purchase and exchanged contracts for the vacant building behind the McKenzie Mall in Glen Innes, locally known as the Dimmys building. The acquisition delivers a much needed and cost-effective response to critical safety, compliance and functional concerns that have affected the existing Council facilities for many years. Negotiations for the site began during the last term of Council, following over 15 years of investigations and planning to identify a suitable and affordable solution. Council resolved to proceed with the purchase at its November 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, and with the sale now finalised,…
The latest meeting of Glen Innes Severn Council on Thursday 16 October saw progress across a range of initiatives affecting the community. Council officers have been busy completing a number of resolutions over the past month, including the sale of a property in Deepwater. In governance matters, the Council adopted the Foundation Stage of the Councillor Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing Framework, reinforcing a commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of its elected members. In appointments, Cr Elphick was selected as Council’s representative for Glenrac, over Cr Scott. Financially, the Council remains in a strong position, with $28 million in…
The agenda and annexures for the Glen Innes Severn Council Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 and are now on the Council's website. This meeting has been brought forward from the usual 4th Thursday in the month to the 3rd Thursday. Key reports address financial sustainability, such as investment strategies, monthly investment reports showing a portfolio of $24.5M in term deposits, and a quarterly borrowings report detailing over $10M in total loan liabilities. The unrestricted cash is at positive $4.92M, with the NAB loan of $5M. Other significant topics include the proposed adoption of a Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing…
