A commemorative service was held on Monday at ANZAC Park in Glen Innes to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Representatives from several organisations attended and laid wreaths in honour of those who served, including the RSL, Legacy, and Glen Innes Severn Council. Students Matt and Lara from St Joseph’s Primary School also took part in the ceremony, laying a wreath on behalf of their school.
Plans for a major upgrade of the ANZAC Park playground are moving ahead, with the project set to transform the existing play area into a nature-themed, inclusive, and engaging space for children of all ages. Consultation on the ANZAC Nature Play Park has now concluded, with Glen Innes Severn Council thanking residents for their input into the project. From 17 June to 9 July 2025, Council received 20 submissions on the proposed designs. The feedback has been reviewed, leading to some adjustments before construction begins. The existing playground will need to be temporarily closed during the build, with Council to…
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival is set to return to the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes from 30 April to 3 May, promising one of the country’s most unique and immersive cultural celebrations. Glen Innes Severn Council has announced that applications are now open for traders, performers, and clans or societies wishing to take part in next year’s event, which will honour the rich traditions of Scotland. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors to the Glen Innes Highlands for a vibrant program of music, dance, traditional and contemporary Celtic arts, and immersive historical experiences. The 2026 edition…
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on the community to contribute ideas for the future of the heritage-listed Glen Innes “Powerhouse,” a site rich in local history and industrial character. At its Extraordinary Meeting on 7 March 2025, the Council agreed to subdivide the land at 148 Church Street. The rear portion—approximately 2,335 m²—encompasses the historic former Glen Innes Power Station and its adjoining sealed carpark. Constructed with locally made bricks, the Powerhouse supplied electricity to Glen Innes from 1922 until 1956. It retains impressive architectural and industrial features, including arched windows, corrugated-iron annexes, and rare, partially operable machinery such…
Glen Innes will play host to the New England North West Tourism and Placemaking Forum on Thursday, 14 August 2025, an event set to bring together leaders and innovators to explore opportunities for regional tourism and vibrant community spaces. The half-day forum, held at the Glen Innes & District Services Club, is hosted by Business NSW New England North West and Glen Innes Severn Council, with support from Glen Innes News. It will focus on building authentic, future-focused destinations, attracting visitors and potential newcomers, and strengthening the region’s community spirit. Keynote speakers will include The Hon. Kevin Anderson MP, Shadow…
The following works are scheduled subject in the period ending Friday 22 August 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching around Glen Innes Township; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road and Deepwater; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Mt Slow Road, Costellos Road, Gulf Road, Summerville Road, Rossmoine Road and Rayners Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching crew will be working on Tablelands Road; The Bridge team will be working on culverts on Coxs Road; and The drainage team will be working at Pretty Valley…
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on local businesses, community members and groups to be part of the next phase of its destination marketing efforts, with expressions of interest now open for a new content shoot supporting the Get in Here and New England High Country campaigns. The Spring 2025 photo and video shoot will take place on Thursday, 30 October 2025, and aims to build on the momentum created by the initial phase of the campaigns. That first phase resulted in a community-led YouTube video, a series of well-received social media reels, and a library of high-quality photos showcasing…
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting artists, schools, clubs and community groups to submit original banner artworks for display in the Glen Innes town centre during the Christmas in the Highlands – Illuminations event. Sixteen artworks will be selected for the 2025 Christmas Art Trail, which will decorate the main streets from Saturday 29 November 2025 through to 11 January 2026. This year’s theme is “What does Glen Innes at Christmas mean to you?” and participants are encouraged to explore ideas such as highland magic, cultural and festive traditions, Celtic roots, starry nights, or their own creative interpretations. “We’re looking…
Retailers in the Glen Innes region are being encouraged to take part in a free training initiative designed to attract more customers and revitalise the local shopping experience. The Town Boosters program, funded by Glen Innes Severn Council, offers local businesses access to an online course that uses placemaking principles to help boost trade and foot traffic. The program is open to up to 100 local businesses, with the training valued at $199 being offered at no cost. The flexible online course includes four short modules, taking a total of just 33 minutes to complete. It covers proven strategies for…
Glen Innes Severn Council has supported recovery efforts in the MidCoast Council area following the severe flooding event that struck the Mid North Coast in late May. The flood, classified as a 1-in-500-year event, caused widespread damage to infrastructure and local road networks across the region. In response, a coordinated inter-Council support initiative—led by Lake Macquarie City Council—was launched to assist with emergency recovery works. As part of the initiative, Glen Innes Severn Council was contracted to carry out urgent road repairs in the Gloucester area. Council deployed a jetpatcher truck, operated by staff member Stephen Crabbe, to assist with…
