Welcome to the Glen Innes Severn Council
CELTIC COUNTRY
Glen Innes Severn Council located in the New England area of N.S.W. contains the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range.
World Heritage National Parks such as Gibraltar and Washpool are located on the eastern side of the council area. Sapphires are mined within the council area, which when faceted produce some of the most attractive gemstones in the world. Glen Innes Severn Council is also a fossicker's paradise with several popular sites available.
Sheep and cattle production provide the stimulus for a sound rural economy. Merino sheep produce a high yielding fine wool which is eagerly accepted by the trade. Top quality prime lambs are also grown on fertile pastures. Cattle, as well as feedlotting of cattle produce a healthy beef industry.
Glen Innes enjoys a distinctive, cool climate because of its elevation and sub-tropical latitude. Summer is pleasant with warm days and mild nights. Autumn brings a wide variety of deciduous trees to their full glory. Winter is bracing, with log fires and occasional snowfalls. Spring brings the area to life with blossoms, wildflowers and baby animals. Rainfall is generally between 700 and 1,000 mm per annum.
Featured Programs
GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Residents of the Glen Innes Severn area are urged to recognize outstanding citizens or organizations by nominating them for an Australia Day 2009 Award. Awards will be presented in five (5) categories:
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Citizen of the Year;
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Young Citizen of the Year (26 years old or under as at 26 January, 2010);
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Community Event of the Year;
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Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year;
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Voluntary Community Organization of the Year.
Nomination forms are now available at the Glen Innes Severn Council Town Hall Office, the Library/Learning Centre and the Deepwater, Glencoe and Emmaville Post Offices. Please return nominations to the Town Hall by Friday 27 November.
News
Nominations Open for the 2010 Australia Day Awards - 18 November 2009
Residents of the Glen Innes Severn area now have the opportunity to recognise outstanding citizens or organisations, by nominating them for an Australia Day 2010 Award.
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Council Backs Spend in Glen - 18 November 2009
Glen Innes Seven Council is backing plans for a bumper Christmas in the town as major sponsor of the Spend in Glen promotion.
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POLICIES ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION - 8 October 2009
The Draft Cultural Plan is currently on public exhibition. To view a copy, please click here .
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Coming events
Meet and Greet Morning Tea - 25 Nov 2009
Are you new to town, or would you like to meet more people? Then come to the free "Meet and Greet" morning te...
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Mobile Blood Service @ Glen Innes - 25 Nov 2009
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) and Armidale Donor Centre provide a regular Mobile Blood Service at Glen...
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Garden Court Cemetery Visits - 25 Nov 2009
Garden Court Cemetery Visits take place on the last Wednesday of the month. Clients will be picked up at about 9.
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