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Feb

19

2025

Discover Gems and Family Fun at Minerama 2025

Local NewsMargot Davis, Minerama, Stargazing Adventures, UNE Discovery

The highly anticipated Minerama, one of the largest gem, jewellery, and fossicking events in New South Wales, is returning to Glen Innes from 7 to 9 March 2025. This year’s event promises an exciting weekend packed with opportunities to explore, learn, and enjoy a range of hands-on activities for all ages. In 2025, organisers are particularly focused on making the event accessible for families, offering a variety of free children’s activities, made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses. In today’s challenging economic climate, the goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has the chance…

Feb

11

2025

By Newsroom

Community Facilities in Glen Innes Set for Major Upgrades

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Life Choices, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council has commenced work on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, supported by a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The initiative aims to enhance community facilities that cater to families and individuals across the region. The funding will facilitate two key improvements: The installation of a shade sail at Council’s Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care facility. This addition will provide all-weather protection for those attending playgroups, parenting classes, OOSH Care, and Vacation Care. The creation of a Sensory Garden at Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), designed to offer a…

Jan

17

2025

By Marlene Lewis

Glen Innes Severn Council Moves Forward with FOGO Collection Service

Council, Local NewsFOGO, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council plans to introduce a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. This initiative aligns with the NSW Government's objectives to reduce organic waste sent to landfill by 50% and achieve net-zero emissions from landfill organics by 2030. In April 2024, Glen Innes Severn Council received $145,500 through the NSW Government’s FOGO grants program. This funding will assist the Council in implementing the FOGO service which will be part of its broader long-term Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. This year, the Council will undertake a study to explore waste and resource recovery options. Mayor Margot Davis…

Jan

15

2025

By Newsroom

ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Stronger Country Communities Fund

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced significant progress in the upgrade of the ANZAC Park Playground, with an additional $600,000 in funding approved under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program. This funding complements the $500,000 secured in 2022 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, alongside $100,000 committed by the Council, bringing the total project investment to $1.2 million. The existing playground at ANZAC Park is set for a much-needed transformation, addressing the increasing demand for modern, accessible, and inclusive recreational facilities. In September 2022, the Council received a letter on behalf of local…

Dec

20

2024

By Newsroom

Wentworth Street Bridge Replacement Project Completed

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The replacement of the Wentworth Street Bridge, a key crossing over Rocky Ponds Creek, has been successfully completed after nine months of construction and final landscaping work. The project, funded through the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program, involved replacing the ageing timber bridge with a modern concrete structure designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow for residents and visitors. The new bridge features a higher and wider design, offering better clearance and capacity. These improvements address long-standing safety concerns and enable smoother traffic movement. The $1.068 million project was delivered under budget by Glen Innes Severn Council’s Works…

Dec

13

2024

By David Lewis

Council To Convene Community Safety Roundtable

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced plans to host a roundtable meeting to discuss strategies for improving public safety. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including the Glen Innes Business Chamber, sponsors of a recent petition from the business community, and local police representatives. Mayor Cr Margot Davis highlighted the collaborative nature of the meeting, saying, “The meeting will provide an opportunity for these stakeholders to collaboratively identify practical measures to ensure public safety and address the impacts of unacceptable behaviour on local businesses and residents.” Cr Davis also emphasised the relatively low crime levels in the region…

Nov

29

2024

By Newsroom

Christmas in the Highlands Returns This Evening

Local NewsChristmas In The Highlands, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Spend in Glen

Glen Innes will come alive with festive cheer this evening as Christmas in the Highlands takes over the heart of town from 5pm. The historic area in front of the Glen Innes Town Hall and along Grey Street will be transformed into a vibrant Christmas market, with local stallholders, artisans, and producers offering a wide range of unique gifts perfect for the holiday season as well as a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring: Highlands Markets and Food Stalls Opening of the Red Cross Christmas Tree Exhibition Lighting of…

Nov

25

2024

By Newsroom

Funding For Rail Trail Cut

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The reason given for pulling the funding was missed project deadlines, but Council say that state government departments caused the delays by stalling essential approvals for over a year. Glen Innes Severn Council has said that the irony is stark: the very environmental impact investigations cited as incomplete were delayed by the same government agencies now using them as a reason to…

Nov

14

2024

By Marlene Lewis

Local Connect To Deliver The Welcome Experience

Local NewsAttract Connect Stay, Local Connect, Margot Davis, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Local Connect (formerly Attract, Connect, Stay – Glen Innes Inc) has launched a new program called The Welcome Experience. The program is a concierge service that helps settle and connect Essential Service Workers into the Glen Innes and Inverell communities. The program supports eligible new-to-area workers in government and non-government organisations positions in healthcare, education, communities and justice, police, fire and rescue and ambulance. Local Connect has adopted its Sustainable Business Plan, funded by the Whiterock Community Grant, and is now focused on developing a whole-of-community approach to workforce attraction and retention. This is an important development for the organisation…

Nov

06

2024

By Newsroom

Council Secures Key Agreement For New England Rail Trail Project

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced a major milestone in the journey to bring the New England Rail Trail to fruition, with the signing of a licence agreement with NSW's Transport Holding Entity through its contractor, UGL. This agreement grants the Council access to the rail corridor, enabling critical survey and investigative work needed to progress the project. After nearly a year of negotiations with UGL, the agreement now authorises the Council to enter the corridor and carry out site-specific investigations. These works are required under the NSW Rail Trails Framework, including essential environmental assessments, marking a vital step towards…