The 2026 Glen Innes Show has been hailed a success, with strong community support and a high standard of competition across all sections. The Show Committee has extended its thanks to the many volunteers who contributed to the event, particularly the Stewards whose time and expertise ensure the smooth running of each section. Chief Stewards for 2026 were: Fiona Meyer, Charles Kiehne, Terry TeVelde, Emily Burton, Ashleigh & Bronson Baker, Sal Molesworth & Phil Lynn, Rachael Constable and Scott Miller, Lincon Gill, Michelle Hancock, Kris Trow, Daniel McIntyre & Steph Winter, Kurt Parker, John Newsome, Gordon McBain, Peter Trow, Brian…
Dawn was sometime off when we arrived at the Glen Innes cemetery at about 4:30am on ANZAC Day to remember and pay our respects to all those who served in protecting our great country. There was an autumn chill in the air, and the rum and coffee being served near the fire was welcome indeed! Even this early in the morning, parking was quite a distance away. Once again, the Dawn Service was exceptionally well attended by people of all ages. The Royal Australian Air Force’s Number 76 Squadron was represented by their Operations Officer, Flying Office Jacky Chan, and…
A drop in session was held at the Highlands Hub on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May. Conducted by Iberdrola Australia as part of project feasibility investigations, this initial community engagement was for a potential windfarm located approximately 10km west of Glen Innes on the Waterloo range. The proposed area, outlined in red in the above map, occupies approximately 1900ha of land with black dash at 2km buffer and blue dash at 5km buffer with most current dwellings indicated by yellow boxes. The drop-in session was essentially a meet and greet and to pass information onto interested persons. A series…
With permission I quote from an article John Hamilton wrote about Reg O’Keefe in The Glen Innes Examiner 15 March 1990. ‘Reg O’Keefe strode over the league scene like a Colossus in a career which spanned 27 seasons and saw Reg pull on his boots for an incredible 578 A grade matches. The stories of his heroic deeds on the football fields of the New England area number almost as many as the games he played. Reg’s 6ft frame carried almost 15 stone of great strength. Perhaps the fact that he was at his peak during the height of the…
A spirited crowd, a swirl of tartan, and the unmistakable sound of pipes echoing across the valley—this year’s Australian Celtic Festival has been hailed as one of the most memorable yet, with the 2026 “Year of Scotland” celebration striking all the right notes. Held at the iconic Australian Standing Stones, the festival once again transformed Glen Innes into a lively hub of Celtic culture, drawing visitors from near and far to share in the music, history and a good dose of highland cheer. Behind the scenes—and often right at the front—were the many people and groups who brought the event…
If you want a quick read on the Government’s priorities, don’t wait for the Budget, just watch the rugby league transfer market. Right now, Canberra is happy to back tax free deals that see players like Jarome Luai head to Papua New Guinea on about $1.2 million a year. And fair enough, most of us would sign that contract in a heartbeat. But here’s the question doing the rounds in regional NSW; if it’s good enough for footy players, why isn’t it good enough for our healthcare workers? Because when those of us living in country communities ask for help…
