The fourth annual goodnessgravel riding event was another outstanding success. 135 riders experienced the local sights as part of a weekend cycling event at Glen Innes on Saturday 12th April 2025. An Australian bike event company, goodnessgravel, in partnership with the Glen Innes Severn Council, hosted this gravel riding mini-festival. On Saturday, the main event consisted of a 125 kilometre ride with over 1,700 metres of climbing, there was also a shorter 75 km ride with over 1,000m of climbing and then a ‘Piccolo’ course of 35 km course with 450m of climbing with all courses traveling through the glorious…
The Glen Innes sheep saleyards have been brought in line with the latest livestock traceability standards following the installation of electronic identification (eID) technology. The upgrade was made possible through a $193,101 grant secured from the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Under new legislative requirements, all sheep and goats must be electronically tagged before arriving at saleyards. Upon arrival, the eID tags are scanned and read, enabling full traceability of livestock from farm to processor. With the new equipment in place, the Glen Innes sheep saleyards now fully comply with these updated regulations. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed…
Glen Innes Severn Council will vote on whether to adopt a number of long term plans, which include a proposed increase in rates, at its next meeting to be held on 24th April. Council, in a recent media release, highlighted that Council's General Fund is not financially sustainable. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and upgrade essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, kerbing and guttering, parks, drainage, buildings and other community assets or provide new community facilities. This has prompted Council to consider the option of applying to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 5 May 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, and Old Grafton 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 Hazelwood Road, Tindal Road, Riley's Road, Euroka Road, Grahams Valley Road, Nant Park Road, Rangers Valley Road, Wycliffe Road, and Spicers 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…
Glen Innes is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country as it hosts the Australian Celtic Festival from 1–4 May 2025. Now in its 33rd year, the festival remains Glen Innes Severn Council’s largest annual event and is recognised nationally as a key celebration of Celtic heritage and community spirit. Held at the Australian Standing Stones National Monument in Centennial Parklands, the 2025 event will pay tribute to the Celtic nations of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. The program includes live music, traditional ceremonies, artisan markets and community festivities spread across the township. Mayor Margot Davis said the…
Glen Innes Severn Council is advising the local community that Council Rangers will be conducting parking patrols throughout the Glen Innes CBD during April 2025. The patrols are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to ensure parking spaces in the CBD are used fairly and equitably by all road users. A key focus of the patrols will be the regulation of Disabled Parking Zones. These designated spaces are essential in providing easier access to services in the CBD for people with limited mobility or senior residents, by reducing the distance they need to travel from their vehicles. Individuals holding a valid…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 18 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Emmaville 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 Winters Road, Crotty Road, East Pandora Road, West Pandora Road, Caerleon Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road, Streeters Road, Hamburg Road, Oakhurst Road, Weir Road and Nant Park Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the…
Residents and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have an upgraded picnic shelter to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, thanks to a $44,000 grant from the New South Wales Government. The funding, provided through the Local Small Commitment Allocation (LSCA) program, will support the replacement of the ageing picnic shelter with a modern and accessible facility. The LSCA program aims to enhance local communities by supporting a range of initiatives, including park and playground upgrades, events, and essential services. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, recently visited Centennial Parklands to inspect the current shelter and highlighted the importance of the project.…
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with a range of activities from 9 to 17 April. The program, coordinated by The Youth Booth, will offer young people opportunities to participate in fun and skill-building events, connect with their peers, and engage with their community. This year's Youth Week theme, "We are the future, and the future is now," reflects the initiative's focus on empowering young people. A variety of free events will be available for local youth aged 12 and over, with bookings required via the Glen Innes Severn Council website: https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/Events-Activities/Youth-Week-2025. Event Highlights Gaming…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 4 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Strathbogie 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 Glen Innes Township gravel roads, Fawcett Road, Winters Road, Crotty Road, Six Mile Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road and Streeters 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…
