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.
Bernard Smith
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes commits to financial discipline and long-term sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed draft financial plans focused on improving cash reserves and long-term sustainability, including a proposed 21.5 per cent rate rise.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes enters Level 3 water restrictions as demand stays high
Glen Innes has been placed under Level 3 water restrictions as falling levels at the Beardy Weir and persistently high demand tighten pressure on the town’s supply.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Community urged to cut water use as Glen Innes restrictions remain
Glen Innes residents and businesses are being urged to continue reducing water use as Level 2 restrictions remain in place and dry conditions persist across the region.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes moves to Level 2 water restrictions
Glen Innes residents are now under Level 2 water restrictions after falling levels at Beardy Weir triggered the next stage of council’s drought response.
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 inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local Government Elections 2024, Local politics
Anne Vosper elected to Glen Innes Severn Council
Anne Vosper has been elected to Glen Innes Severn Council through an uncontested countback process, filling the vacancy left by Councillor Troy Arandale’s resignation in July 2025.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Money
Glen Innes to decide on SRV proposal after strong community response
Glen Innes Severn Council will next week discuss the outcomes of its recent extensive community engagement program.
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Financial sustainability is the key focus of country mayors
Country mayors want to engage directly with state decision-makers and have a clear focus on financial sustainability.
Posted inDeepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$13.5m in road upgrades for Glen Innes
Extensive road upgrade works will be starting soon in the Glen Innes area thanks to $13.5 million from the federal and state governments, with Deepwater and Emmaville residents set to finally get a better road to their main service centre.