As a very recent newcomer to Glen Innes, I have put together this short list of things that I have found useful to know as I settle into Glen Innes life. If you have your own hacks to add to the list, please send them to info@gleninnesnews.com.au 1. To find out what is happening, Glen Innes News, will connect you with local news and events. The free print version comes out every second Thursday and is distributed at over 40 pick-up points, listed at gleninnesnews.com.au. The online news site is frequently updated and also hosts a What’s On directory. Glen…
Elena Weatherall is the CEO of the Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council, a role she took on 11 months ago. Local Area Land Councils [LALC] are part of the network of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. Its purpose is to acquire land through claim or purchase, establish commercial enterprises to support a sustainable economic base for Aboriginal communities and to maintain and enhance Aboriginal culture and heritage. Local business enterprises include tourism and activities such as weed spraying, pest management and hazard reduction. Elena is keen to see local Aboriginal traditions and beliefs showcased. "I love multiculturalism and diversity…
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with a range of activities from 9 to 17 April. The program, coordinated by The Youth Booth, will offer young people opportunities to participate in fun and skill-building events, connect with their peers, and engage with their community. This year's Youth Week theme, "We are the future, and the future is now," reflects the initiative's focus on empowering young people. A variety of free events will be available for local youth aged 12 and over, with bookings required via the Glen Innes Severn Council website: https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/Events-Activities/Youth-Week-2025. Event Highlights Gaming…
Glen Innes first Annual Fishing & Pigging Competition is taking place between 11 and 27 April 2025. Designed to get kids off the streets and back to the bush to develop bush skills and to promote mental health, teams of four people have until Tuesday 1 April to enter. Entry is $40 per team; kids under 15 teams are free. With more than 15 sponsors and $3000 in prizes, the winners will be announced at the Club Hotel Emmaville on 27 April 2025. The entry form is available by clicking here. Please note that the deadline for entries is just…
Barnaby states in his opinion piece in your last issue that "If a boy is over school .... then they should consider going into trade and work etc. As a former TAFE teacher I think clarification is required on entry level requirements. Most trades require at least year 12 maths together with that comprehension level in order to successfully complete the off the job training otherwise his suggestion about work may suit many who are otherwise "over school" - N Zsoldos, Glen Innes
The Historical Society is anxious to collect the history of our second wave of pioneers, the Soldier Settlers - from subdivision maps, correspondence, documents, photos, reminiscences, ledgers… We have some information about Soldier Settlement on Waterloo, Rangers Valley, Kings Plains and Deepwater. Jean Cameron, in a presentation to the historical society said “The Closer Settlement Act of 1904 gave government the power to resume large estates in cases where agreement to sell could not be reached. At the end of 1918, 3,327 settlers had been established on 1,700,000 acres. “In the fifty years of operation of the Closer Settlement Acts,…
Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has called for a Parliamentary inquiry into maternity services in rural and regional areas of New South Wales. On Wednesday, Mr Moylan submitted a Notice of Motion in the NSW Parliament, urging the government to explore bundled funding for maternity care, establish an advisory group on rural health, and commission an inquiry into maternity services in regional NSW. “Country mums, particularly those in the Northern Tablelands, deserve the opportunity to give birth in their hometowns,” Mr Moylan said. Since the 1990s, more than half of the maternity and children’s health services in rural and…
Glen Innes Public School has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Kindergarten intake are now open. Families in the community with children who will be five years old at the beginning of the 2026 school year, or who turn five before July 31, 2026, are encouraged to begin the enrolment process to secure their child’s place. The school prides itself on fostering an environment of Pride, Respect, and Success, providing young learners with a strong foundation for their educational journey. Enrolments for 2026 can be completed online via the school's website at gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au, or by paper enrolment forms which are…
New England Police are investigating a collision between a utility vehicle and a cow on the New England Highway yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene near Glencoe, south of Glen Innes, at approximately 6:30 am following reports that a utility had struck a cow. The driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The cow was euthanised at the site of the incident. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.
The Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club has awarded its first-ever Post-Secondary Education Scholarship, valued at over $2,000, to Lottie Marr-Spillman. Lottie, who will be undertaking university studies in Education at Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie campus, was selected as the inaugural recipient of the scholarship. The club has long been dedicated to supporting young people in the local community. In 2023, members were able to assist a student transitioning to university, which became the catalyst for establishing the scholarship fund as an ongoing annual project. Both Glen Innes High School and Emmaville Central School were consulted and included in…
