Glen Innes Severn Council has formally lodged an application with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal seeking approval for a Special Rate Variation that would see general rates increase by 48.3 per cent over three years.
Glen Innes Severn Shire
Posted inDeepwater, Equestrian and racing, Good News
Crowds flock to Deepwater Races for a cracking day of country racing
The tiny village of Deepwater came alive on Saturday as more than 3,000 visitors descended on the New England town for one of the most anticipated days on the regional racing calendar.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes gets support on biochar vision
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured full support from the Local Government NSW board for its motion backing the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Parenting and kids
Anzac Park’s $1.2 million nature play park nears opening
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.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Good News, Sport
Kerry Mead Park to double its Rugby League capacity
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.
Posted inDeepwater, Entertainment, Equestrian and racing
Celebrate 160 years of the Deepwater Races
One of Australia’s oldest racing traditions returns in 2026 as the Deepwater Races mark 160 years of country racing history.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes
Industrial land hits the market in Glen Innes
Four industrial lots in Glen Innes have been listed for sale, following a resolution by Glen Innes Severn Council.
Posted inEducation, Glen Innes, Tourism
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones
Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics
“Keeping the doors open”: NSW councils to push for more federal funding
It is a subject that many New England Mayors have campaigned hard for: restoration of the FAGs.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Seniors, Tourism
Connection, creativity and curiosity: New grants bring seniors events to the New England
Seniors in the Glen Innes Highlands and Guyra will be front and centre this March as two regional councils receive funding to host inclusive, creative events as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2026.