Self-publishing books about one’s ancestors is an increasingly popular pastime. In many cases, it gives unrelated people with an interest in local history or broader social history the real treat of a thoroughly-researched insight into the past. Catherine’s Story, by Gail Barnes, is one of those cases. Barnes is the great-great-granddaughter of Catherine McKinnon-McDonald-Ballard of the book’s title. This is primarily a work of family history, but it is of considerable interest for those interested in the history of the Glen Innes district, or indeed in the history of nineteenth-century migration to Australia. Catherine was thirteen years old in 1837,…
What is sciatica? "Sciatica" is an umbrella term used to describe leg pain that originates from the lower back (lumbar spine). Traditionally, sciatica was thought to specifically relate to an irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by it being "pinched" or "compressed" as it exits the spine. However, this is now considered a quite primitive and reductionist definition, as we now understand people can experience sciatica symptoms for a number of other reasons that don't involve a true compression of the nerve itself. Signs and symptoms You may be suffering from sciatica if you experience: - pain that feels sharp,…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township Wellington Vale Road, ten Mile Road, Furracabad Road and West Furracabad Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Browns Road, Fern Hill Road, Crisps Road, Beardy Plains Road, Morven Road, Yahna Road and Nine Mile Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as…
Small businesses are the backbone of a rural community. Without them, access to goods and services would be severely limited and people would have to travel long distances to acquire what they need. Tyrepower Glen Innes is one example of a flourishing small business in this town. And 2025 is a special year for Tyrepower as they reach some important milestones. This year marks an amazing fifty years in the tyre and mechanical industry for the Cave family in Glen Innes, as well as thirty-one years for Matt Cave employed in and then owning the business. In 1975, Allan and…
At the most recent Ordinary Council meeting, Glen Innes Severn Council approved a motion directing council officers to prepare a report outlining the potential costs, benefits, and risks of investing in or forming a public-private partnership with local technology innovator, Seata. Seata, who have their research and development centre on West Furracabad Road in Glen Innes, have developed clean energy and carbon sequestration technology that uses advanced thermal treatment of carbon-based wastes diverted from landfill into valuable commodities. This patented carbon negative technology has the potential of locking up carbon in the form of Biochar, producing a synthetic gas (Syngas)…
The Glen Innes Men's Shed have always been a strong supporter of local charities and organisations. Last week through the generous support of the local community they we able to make a new round of donations: $1,000 to Karinya a local, self funded elderly housing project $2,000 to Can Assist which does a great job assisting with transportation costs etc of local cancer patients. $1,100 Minerama Sponsorship to help with the organisation and running of this important local event. $1,000 to Glen Innes News who provide a valuable resource in keeping us informed about events in our local community. The…
A Glen Innes woman has been reunited with her beloved cat, Magic, nearly three years after he went missing during a house move. Liz, Magic’s owner, searched for months after he disappeared, posting on social media and asking neighbours, but as time passed, she feared the worst. Then, earlier this week, Liz received an unexpected phone call from a local veterinary clinic—Magic had been found. A kind-hearted passer-by had spotted the cat and taken him to the vet, where a routine microchip scan revealed his identity and led to the long-awaited reunion. “It was such a shock,” Liz said. “After…
Do you hate public speaking? Well you are not alone! For some people the fear of public speaking is said to be worse than the fear of death. And if this is the year that you are to be promoted, or appointed to a leadership role in a community organisation, or even worse… you have been asked to emcee your brother’s wedding, then the universe is actually telling you to get ready to speak in public. Maybe it’s time to think about joining the Glen Innes Speakers. Glen Innes Speakers provides education and guidance to members to build their public…
Glen Innes Showground will be alive again this weekend with the Northern Rivers Cutting Horse Club conducting its round of the National Cutting Horse Association’s Australian championships. Competition starts on Friday and continues over the weekend. Former National Champions, local achievers and novices will put their valuable steeds to the test in a specially prepared arena - several well-known local family names will be easily recognised, some well-placed to take out awards in the national championships. In Australia, nearly $2,000,000 worth of prize money is paid-out across some one hundred and seventy NCHA affiliated shows every year. More than $700,000…
New data from the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) has revealed stark health inequalities between rural and metropolitan Australia, with avoidable deaths in regional and remote areas occurring at nearly four times the rate of those in urban centres. The Rural Health in Australia Snapshot 2025, released today, underscores significant gaps in life expectancy, healthcare access, and funding. According to the report, men in Very Remote areas are dying up to 13.6 years earlier, and women up to 12.7 years earlier, compared to those in major cities. Access to primary healthcare remains a major concern, with nearly 18,500 Australians still…
