Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Glen Innes Severn Council
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes Severn Council to consider response to state performance order
Glen Innes Severn Council faces a make-or-break meeting this week, as councillors decide how to respond to a state order over financial management failures dating back to 2022.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Deepwater
Four chances for Deepwater residents to shape the village’s future
Deepwater locals are being offered four separate ways to have their say on the future of the village, with drop-in sessions locked in for Monday, 7 September and Wednesday, 9 September.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Feature, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows
Beyond the stones: big plans to grow Celtic Festival’s reach
Could the Celtic Festival soon take over the whole of Glen Innes? A bold five year plan to grow its reach is open for feedback now, with drop-in sessions in September.
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Long Read, Moree Plains Shire, Politics
Three strikes and still not out: the weak council rules unable to deal with populist politicians
They run the same playbook as Pauline Hanson and Donald Trump: turn every sanction into persecution. Inside the NSW rules that still can’t make badly behaved councillors stop.
Posted inEmmaville, Feature, Good News, Mining and Resources
Emmaville Tin Mine very close to go-time
Barely any objections, strong local support, and a company confident it will be pulling tin out of the ground by the end of 2028. Emmaville’s mining future is looking bright.
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Feature, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Long Read, Politics
The tax that built a black market
WEEKEND LONG READ: A federal tax has turned main streets into a battleground for organised crime, insurance hikes and arson. Canberra is still dismissing calls to cut the tobacco excise as a thought bubble.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, National News
Regional councils claim historic win in national funding shake-up
A new national deal has just delivered a big funding win for councils. Here’s what mayors and MPs say it means for your rates, roads and jobs.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Moree, New England Surrounds, Social issues and services, Social Media
Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
Posted inGlen Innes, Youth
Glen Innes youth program recognised at state level for third time
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Youth Booth has again been recognised among NSW’s leading youth programs, with its Youth Week 2026 program named a finalist in the NSW Youth Week Awards.