If you’re at all interested in reading or writing, you may be interested in the High Country Book Club, or the High Country Writer’s Club which currently run out of the Maker’s Shed in Deepwater. They both operate on the third Saturday of the month. The Book Club goes from 10-12 and each month a different designated book is discussed and reviewed. The Writer’s Group goes from 1-3 and a lively discussion ensues about people’s writing, with lashings of encouragement. Some people attend both groups and feel they complement each other. People come from all around the area and beyond…
Residents across the Northern Tablelands are being encouraged to support a Parliamentary ePetition calling for changes to the Young Offenders Act. The petition, presented by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, follows concerns over recent increases in crimes committed by repeat offenders. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the community to sign the petition, which seeks to: Strengthen bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from reoffending; Provide additional resources and support for police to effectively apprehend and prosecute offenders; and Review the judicial system to ensure community safety is prioritised. The ePetition requires 20,000 signatures to be scheduled…
Across the region, more producers are experimenting with mixed species annual fodder crops to improve their feedbase. But do these mixes actually deliver better results than traditional single-species crops? Oats and annual ryegrass have long been reliable options for filling the autumn–winter feed gap, providing high-quality biomass when perennial pastures are less productive. However, interest is growing in whether combining species can offer additional benefits such as feed reliability, extended grazing and improved livestock production. A typical Northern Tablelands mix includes oats, a brassica or legume, and annual ryegrass. Oats provide bulk feed, ryegrass adds high-quality regrowth, and the brassicas…
Global solar business ib vogt has held the first round of community information sessions for the proposed solar farm north of Deepwater. Senior Development Manager, Terry Daly, led discussion about the project, outlining the scope and design as well as fielding questions from local residents. Sessions were held on Thursday 30th January at the Highlands Hub in Glen Innes and the Deepwater School of Arts Hall. The Deepwater session attracted more than 20 people. The proposed solar farm would see approximately 240,000 solar panels installed on a 1,000 acre site, spread across 3 different properties. The facility would also include…
The local organizing committee (headed by Richard Sturtridge) is full of praise for the golfers, prize donors and the Glen Innes community for their efforts which recently raised more than $10,000, with $8,000 to be presented to the sHedway mental health program and the balance being retained to support next year's event and other fundraising activities. The program works towards suicide prevention and positive mental health in shearing shed personnel through professional counselling, workshops and skill sharing. This is the heart of shed family strength and caring in action. More than 60 donated prizes were on offer for the 39…
The Cec Judge Jug is a New England District Golf Association (NEDGA) competition for district wide golfers. Typically, between 60 and 90 golfers come from many areas in the New England to enjoy a day at the beautiful Glen Innes Golf Club (GIGC). This 4 ball par competition tees off at 10am on Sunday 9th February, with a presentation to the winning pair around 1-2pm. The 2024 winners were Geoff Phillips and Mick Grob and the Jug bears the names of many winners. Cecil Judge was raised at Ben Lomond with his two brothers and two sisters, the first born…
Food lovers, mark your calendars! The 23rd Gourmet Fiesta will dazzle taste buds and ignite culinary inspiration at the Glen Innes Show on February 14th and 15th. This milestone event promises to be a sensational celebration of local food, drink, and craft, with a star-studded lineup and plenty to sip, savour, and enjoy. Back by popular demand is the beloved and renowned guest chef, Matt Golinski! Known for his flair for turning regional ingredients into unforgettable dishes, Matt will once again grace the fiesta stage with his vibrant cooking demonstrations. Who can’t forget that magnificent ratatouille that he whipped up…
Eating damper slathered with butter and dripping deliciously with golden syrup, (known as Cocky’s Joy) as part of the education programme led by Cheryl Muldoon is a treat enjoyed by some of the school groups visiting the Land of the Beardies Museum. Damper was a staple of early settlers’ diet - however it was nowhere near as edible as today – fresh butter being a rarity and certainly not made with today’s refined white flour! Early supplies of the basic rations - flour, salt, sugar & tea were reliant on slow bullock wagons & it took months to replenish stocks…
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Maybole Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Ten Mile Road (Morven end) and Glen Elgin Road; The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various…
That includes You! Tai Chi has been practiced in China for thousands of years and has a dedicated following here in Glen Innes. Each Wednesday, from 10.00am to 11.00 am, in the East Avenue Guide Hall, Cathy Sexton uses her extensive knowledge of this exercise form, teaching participants the Sun Lu-Tang form. Cathy moved from Queensland to Glen Innes with her husband, Chris,18 years ago and purchased The Blue Sapphire Caravan Park. After the local Tai Chi teacher left Glen Innes, Cathy decided to use her skills to offer Tai Chi classes to the community for approximately 4 years. Now…
