Before we explore the story... something to ponder: Can men get breast cancer? When we moved to Glen Innes 3 and a half years ago, I was employed to work remotely. This meant my interaction with the town was very minimal and as a newcomer it's difficult to interact when working from home 5 days with long hours. Reaching out to the community via the town social pages, my husband and I were looking to connect with other newcomers or any interested in meeting new people. The initial event consisted of 8 women, some locals born and bred in town…
The community is being invited to view and provide feedback on the Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment planning documents, with the Review of Environmental Factors on public exhibition. Labor Spokesperson for Northern Tablelands Peter Primrose said “It’s great to see the work to deliver the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment progressing and I encourage all staff, patients, and the community to take part in the upcoming community consultation, to have their say and learn more about this $50 million project." He went on to say, “The community feedback has already been very valuable and helped shape the design of the new hospital…
The agenda and annexures for the Glen Innes Severn Council Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 and are now on the Council's website. This meeting has been brought forward from the usual 4th Thursday in the month to the 3rd Thursday. Key reports address financial sustainability, such as investment strategies, monthly investment reports showing a portfolio of $24.5M in term deposits, and a quarterly borrowings report detailing over $10M in total loan liabilities. The unrestricted cash is at positive $4.92M, with the NAB loan of $5M. Other significant topics include the proposed adoption of a Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing…
Glen Innes Severn has taken its place on the national stage, representing the strength and innovation of regional Australia at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Conference in Canberra. The conference brought together Ministers, regional leaders and industry experts to explore how regions are shaping Australia’s future — from renewable energy and infrastructure to housing, workforce and health. At the Regional Dialogue Day, the Glen Innes Health Hub — an initiative of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) — was showcased as one of the nation’s most innovative regional health projects. The Hub…
🎉 Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete – A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit! 🎉 Get ready for one of Emmaville’s favourite days of the year — the Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete, on Saturday 18th October 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! This year’s fete promises a wonderful mix of old-fashioned fun, local flair, and country hospitality — all in support of our much-loved local hospital. Stroll through the market stalls brimming with handmade crafts, fresh produce, and local treasures. Tap your feet to live music, enjoy the fashion parade, and follow the scent of the BBQ and food…
The Consummate agent It is with much sadness that we advise members past and present that one of the universally admired gentlemen of our profession Mr Bob Blair has passed away peacefully in Glen Innes at the age of 87. Bob Blair was an institution within the New England pastoral region, particularly in the Glen Innes District who commanded the respect and loyalty from the agency and wider rural fraternity over many years. A Dalgety man through and through, his distinguished career extended across a lifetime in the employ of Dalgety, Dalgety Winchcombe FGC, and later Landmark companies. He was…
On the 3 October, Glen Innes Legacy members Jim Berridge and Peter Brown presented a $1000 badge to the Glen Innes and District Services Club General Manager, Mr Brodie Hutchinson. The funds from the badge purchased by the Services Club will help Legacy support locally the families of Australian Defence Force personnel who lost their lives on active service or in training for it. Mr Hutchinson was pleased that the Services Club could be part of the wonderful community support that Legacy receives here in Glen Innes, especially during Badge Week. Glen Innes Legacy and Legacy’s beneficiaries are most appreciative…
On October 3rd to 6th the WKKF Koshiki Karate World championships were held in Brisbane. Representing 13 countries, over 200 competitors put their best foot forward to bring home World rankings. Karen & Isobel King from the Glen Innes branch of the Jin Ryu Kan dojo attended the World Championships representing both Glen Innes and Australia along with other locals Shihan Lisa Marshall, Sensei Fay Rees and Sensei Layletta Williams-Boney. Isobel backed up her Reserve National Title in Kumite (fighting) bringing home a Bronze in the 10-11yrs female Kumite! Isobel also placed 9th in her kata (pattern) class making her…
A total yarding of 975 head went under the hammer at the Sheep and Lamb Sale of 7 October ‘25 The usual buying gallery was in attendance, though notably without TFI, with continued and steady support from the local and travelling sheep traders. The mutton market continues to show resilience, holding firm across both export and store categories, bolstered by solid trader demand. However, the heavy lamb job eased this week, coming back around $95, while the medium and light store lambs held their ground with good competition throughout. Heavy crossbred lambs were limited in supply but still managed to…
