Glen Innes Severn Council is introducing a new opportunity for residents to meet and speak directly with their elected representatives. The initiative, Conversations with Councillors, will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Glen Innes Highlands Hub. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, 18 September. Council said the monthly event will provide a chance for residents to share ideas, ask questions and raise local issues in an open and respectful setting. “Come along and chat directly with Councillors, share your ideas and feedback, ask questions, and discuss local issues,”…
Only six members of the Social Club took to the back nine on Sunday, with the course still very boggy in parts. The day’s winner was Col Fletcher, finishing with a nett score of 19.5. There were no runners-up on this occasion. Col also impressed on the greens, recording just 12 putts across the nine holes – helped along by a couple of chip-ins. Well done, Fletch! Nearest to the pin winners were: 11th hole (third shot) – Craig Hulls 17th hole – Mark Morris The Bradmans and T/Bird both went to Jack Kilner. Lucky draws were won by Mark…
Two young Glen Innes athletes have been recognised for their achievements through the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) in 2025. Netballer Mia Watson is in her second year with the NIAS Netball program and was recently presented with the Most Dedicated Award, recognising her commitment, determination, and work ethic on and off the court. Fellow Glen Innes athlete Imogen Biddle is also in her second year with NIAS, training under the Future Stars (Athletics) program. She has taken part in performance support activities such as strength and conditioning at Rural Fit, sport psychology, and nutrition guidance. Imogen recently returned…
The Glen Innes Tennis Club (GIDTA) were pleased to host the Glen Innes round of the JDS North West RMS series on Sunday 27th July. There was an excellent turn out for the tournament with players from across the North West region. While the weather was a bit chilly, there was plenty of hot food and a warm welcome in the clubhouse which was appreciated by players and spectators alike. Although the temperatures were cool, there was very high quality tennis played all day. The club was thrilled to see a good number of local players enter with six Junior…
The following works are scheduled subject in the period ending Friday 5 September 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching around Glen Innes Township, Strathbogie Road, Emmaville Township, Emmaville Road, Wellington Vale Road and Deepwater Township; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Coxs Road and Shaws Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Mt Slow Road, Costellos Road, Rayners Road, Newsomes Road, Deepwater Tip Road and Deepwater Township (gravel roads) The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching crew will be working on Tablelands Road; The Bridge team will be working…
Local farmers will have the opportunity to hear the latest industry updates at the upcoming Farmer Update, to be held at TAFE NSW Glen Innes on Wednesday, 27 August 2024, from 6pm to 9pm. The evening will feature presentations on a range of topics, including a Beef and Sheep Market Report from Meat & Livestock Australia, and an overview of new animal welfare management plan requirements from Integrity Systems. Rural Aid will also introduce Farm Army and educational programs aimed at supporting rural communities. A light supper will be provided on the night. Attendance is free, but organisers stress that…
A community event will be held in Emmaville later this month for the official unveiling of Roobot, a metal kangaroo sculpture created by Queensland artist Mick Brown. The unveiling by Mayor Margot Davis will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at Emmaville RSL Park. A free sausage sizzle, provided by Taronga Mines, will follow the event. Mayor Davis said “Our community was consulted on this project, and I’m pleased to share that there was strong support for Roobot’s installation in Emmaville. This striking sculpture is not only a generous gift from Taronga Mines Pty Ltd but also…
A mobile health service aiming to “save local lives” will be visiting Glen Innes later this month, offering free health checks to the local community. The Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv), a project operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local Rotary clubs and community organisations, will be stationed in Glen Innes on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August 2025. The van will be located on the right-hand side of the Town Hall on Grey Street and open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on both days. mherv has been operating for over six years across…
A well-known Glen Innes landmark, known locally as “The Convent”, has been sold with an unconditional exchange of contracts. Principal of the selling agency Raine & Horne Rural Glen Innes, Nellie Hayes, said the sale met expectations under good conditions. The property attracted strong interest during the campaign, with more than 220 enquiries and 17 offers received. Although the final price has not been disclosed, the property was marketed with a price guide of $1.5 million. The buyers are from outside the district and intend to proceed with the existing Development Approval (DA). The approval allows the convent site to…
For the centenary of the Ben Lomond school in 1985 a committee of Tony Judge, Bill & Kate Every, Rose Coward, Sedge & Leonie Ormerod, and Patsy Fulloon compiled an excellent history of the area. Earliest pioneers up there were Thomas Perry who took up Ben Lomond station and Andrew Wauchope - Moredun. In the early 1880s a huge workforce of railway workers lived in tents along the route of the railway construction. They toiled to lay lines, carve out cuttings and raise embankments with only basic equipment for this track from Armidale that was completed to Glen Innes in…
