Repairs to the New England Highway are set to commence next week following extensive damage caused by increased traffic after recent flooding across New South Wales. The record-breaking floods that impacted the NSW coast last week forced the redirection of traffic to the New England Highway. The increased volume of vehicles has left the road surface significantly deteriorated, with numerous potholes creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan confirmed that he had received advice from the NSW Government that road works will begin next week. He said he has been advocating for urgent repairs in response…
The Glen Innes Bowling Club has received a valuable safety upgrade, with the installation of a defibrillator now available to all members and visitors. This addition was made possible through funding from the New South Wales Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The program provides financial assistance to clubs and sporting organisations across the state to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), enhancing emergency response capabilities in local communities. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the Glen Innes Bowling Club to formally announce the funding and meet with staff and members. “The Glen Innes Bowling Club hosts hundreds of people per…
Befitting its name, the Oasis Community Garden is a quiet haven welcoming people from across Glen Innes. The Garden’s Coordinator is Cheryl Rudd and Michelle Gaynor is the Secretary. They report that people come to the Garden for many different reasons: for example, there are newcomers to Glen Innes who want to learn more about gardening in a cold climate; there are people living in units who do not have their own garden - or just have a pocket sized garden - who enjoy being able to grow their own veggies. The Oasis Community Garden was set up just six…
Polymath (n): a person of wide knowledge or learning, from the Greek. This term and its definition certainly applies to local resident, Michael Burge. Michael is a journalist, author, publisher and artist who lives at Deepwater. He also holds a design diploma from NIDA. And he runs a popular book club and writer’s group in Deepwater, publishes books, does the publicity for his own work and has a strong online presence. Lots of fingers, in lots of pies. In late 2019, Michael published his debut novel, Tank Water. It’s sequel, Dirt Trap will be released in November. These novels explore…
In a significant step towards promoting student health, sustainability, and community engagement, Glen Innes High School has installed three new Hydrobank water stations. This initiative replaces the original water bubblers—installed over 30 years ago in 1990 as a School Representative Council (SRC) project—with modern hydration units that reflect current health and environmental standards. The new Hydrobank stations offer both drinking fountains and bottle refill points, ensuring students, staff, and community members have hygienic and convenient access to water throughout the day. Unlike the previous bubblers, which only allowed water to be consumed directly, these updated units enable bottle refills for…
Cricketers in Glen Innes now have access to improved training facilities following the completion of upgrades to the cricket nets at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre. The project, funded through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre Stage Three initiative, included a range of enhancements to the indoor cricket area, with a total project value of $124,178. Key features of the upgraded nets include a new cement slab for a stable playing surface, professional-grade artificial turf, upgraded netting for user safety, rubber surrounds to protect balls and reduce wear, and a low-maintenance design…
Congratulations to Jim and Elaine Wilson on achieving their milestone 65th wedding anniversary earlier this month. They became the recipients of letters and cards from a number of public figures, including the King and Queen, celebrating this significant moment in their lives. Francis James Wilson and Elaine Gwendoline Wilson (nee Sweeney) met at rock n roll practice at the Presbyterian Church and later got engaged. Both from Glen Innes, they married in Glen Innes on the 7th May 1960 and honeymooned in Caloundra. They went on to have two children, Pam and Pete, three grandchildren and a great grandchild, and…
Ashton's Circus will be at the Glen Innes Showgrounds on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June. Ashton's Circus is Australia’s oldest circus family, and with a history spanning 174 years, they are truly adept at showcasing their circus skills. Currently Ashton's has three different shows touring Australia. The one coming to Glen Innes is headed by seventh generation circus performer, Chantel Ashton-Rodriguez. Chantel states that the show will provide a variety of circus skills, including aerial displays and ground based performances (e.g hula hoop). They also include a comedy element, and present their world-renowned globe riders from Brazil. Chantel…
Deepwater celebrates community and volunteer groups Around one hundred people attended Deepwater’s first Community & Volunteer Expo on Saturday May 10, with Deepwater Hall chair Mary Hollingworth declaring the event “a stellar success”. Originally conceived as a showcase of work by the Deepwater Sewing & Quilting Group, the expo quickly grew into a whole-community event with representatives from almost every local volunteer group and community organisation in attendance. The Sewing & Quilting group displayed a wide selection of their work including quilts, babies’ clothes, knitted jumpers and decorative items. The group has met weekly for more than twenty years, and…
Ashton's Family Circus has arrived in Glen Innes, bringing with them the promise of awe-inspiring performances. The circus is currently setting up camp at the Glen Innes Showground, with a string of exciting shows just around the corner. However, the excitement of their arrival was dampened last night. Jordan, the circus’s marketing manager, had her car stolen—along with all the marketing materials that were inside, including posters, flyers, and other promotional tools crucial for spreading the word about the circus's visit. The good news? The car has since been recovered. The bad news? It’s in poor condition, and all the…
