Regional councils say the federal budget still leaves country communities behind, warning shrinking grants and rising costs are forcing councils to “operate on the smell of an oily rag”.
Margot Davis
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 inBusiness, Good News, Tenterfield Shire, Work and career
The Welcome Experience for essential workers expands to Tenterfield
Essential workers relocating to the Northern New England region will now receive expanded support, with the NSW Government announcing the extension of The Welcome Experience to include the Tenterfield Shire from 1 July 2026.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes
Glen Innes welcomes NSW Drought Coordinator’s visit
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for stronger drought support during a visit from NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes endorses draft framework for activation
Glen Innes Severn Council has moved to exhibit a draft precinct framework aimed at guiding long-term planning, investment and community development.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Health
CT facility opens in Glen Innes after council land sale
A new CT scanning service has opened in Glen Innes, with council backing credited for bringing the region’s first local diagnostic imaging facility to life.
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, Health
Glen Innes Severn Council welcomes illicit tobacco crackdown
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has welcomed a recent multi-agency operation targeting illegal products in the local community, following raids on stores in Armidale and Glen Innes.
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on
Australian Celtic Festival 2026 to bring community together in Glen Innes
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival will bring the community together in Glen Innes for four days of celebration from April 30
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on, Youth
Young people take the lead for Youth Week 2026 in Glen Innes
Youth Week (9–17 April) is coming, with Glen Innes young people leading a packed program of events across the region.