IPART has approved major rate rises for Glen Innes Severn and Uralla Shire councils, with both citing infrastructure costs, underfunding and long-term financial sustainability pressures.
Uralla Shire
Uralla forum tackles growing native seed shortage
Uralla will host a national forum tackling a critical shortage of native seed, a growing challenge threatening Australia’s environmental restoration and biodiversity projects.
Another life lost in Warialda crash
A second fatal crash near Warialda in less than 24 hours, and the second fatal motorcycle crash in the New England region this week, has claimed the life of a woman on Friday afternoon.
70 year old man dies in motorcycle crash at Uralla
A second person has lost their life in a crash on Thunderbolt’s Way in less than two months.
Small jobs and practical expertise
Small and special businesses are scattered across the New England, plying their specialised skills with great attention and care, and these two are no exception.
Another major pipe burst in Uralla
A burst pipe on Bridge Street in Uralla, near the intersection with Rowan Avenue, is causing significant disruption.
Local farmer earns more than 5,000 carbon credits through soil project
A farmer near Uralla has earned more than 5,000 carbon credits after major improvements in soil health and grazing management.
Surprise final count puts newcomer on Uralla council
A surprise late swing in preferences has delivered a newcomer a narrow 12-vote win in the Uralla Shire Council by-election, overturning election night expectations.
Uralla community invited to shape council’s 2026–27 plan
Uralla residents are invited to provide feedback on Council’s draft 2026–27 operational plan and budget.
Major plans to expand aged care home in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council plans McMaugh Gardens expansion, lifting care capacity from 36 to 50 beds.
