Inverell Shire Council has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by steady financial performance, substantial capital works and a continued focus on maintaining essential services across the region.
Regional Development
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth Council says yes to granny flats on rural land
Tamworth Regional Council has approved a major change allowing people to build secondary dwellings, or granny flats on certain rural properties.
Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Walcha
Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unveiled a national model for decommissioning large scale renewable energy projects, but it appears the industry body did not consult any farmer groups while developing the proposal it says is designed to “protect farmers”.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Regional Development
150 jobs and helping to lower electricity prices – Wongalea BESS seeks local feedback
Up to 150 jobs could be created during construction of a major new renewable energy project proposed for Armidale, with residents invited to have their say.
Posted inArmidale, Armidale Regional, Local politics, Regional Development
Council seeks over a million dollars to persist with controversial rail trail
Armidale Regional Council will this week vote on whether to spend more than a million dollars of ratepayer funds to keep the New England Rail Trail alive, despite repeated funding rejections and ongoing community division over the project.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Homes NSW out of Duval High housing deal
Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tingha
Tingha backs playground and park upgrades
Tingha residents have backed Inverell Council’s plans for new playgrounds and park upgrades to create safer, modern community spaces.
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle, Regional Development, Tenterfield
Tenterfield businesses gather to shape the future at ProspER Forum
On Thursday 16 October 2025, the Tenterfield Golf Club will host the Tenterfield Business and Industry ProspER Forum
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Government continues to talk up Duval High redevelopment while locals try to block it
A grassroots campaign has been launched to stop plans for a housing development on the former Duval High School site in Armidale
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.