Glen Innes News

Jan

18

2025

Australia Day 2025

Local NewsAustralia Day, Australian Standing Stones, Glen Innes Arts Council, Glen Innes High School, GLENRAC, Pinkett, Red Range

The local Australia Day festivities begin this year with a free breakfast being served at Pinkett Hall from 8am, followed by free morning tea at Glen Innes & District Services Club in Glen Innes from 10:30am. After morning tea, the morning at the Services Club continues with official ceremonies and award presentations from 11:30am. There are a number of awards being presented on the day. Organisers have said that the calibre of the nominees was very high and that it was very difficult for the judging panel to decide on a winner in many of the award categories. Citizen of…

Jan

17

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

Local NewsAustralia Day, Brendan Moylan, Deepwater Cup, Glen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Jockey Club, Glen Innes Show

Welcome to 2025 It is great to welcome a new year Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone across the Northern Tablelands! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday season. 2024 was a big year, and I’m excited see what’s in store for 2025. I look forward to continuing my efforts to represent and serve the communities across the region this year. If you have any concerns or issues you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Armidale or Moree electorate offices. Race days It was a shame to see the weather…

Jan

17

2025

By Marlene Lewis

Glen Innes Severn Council Moves Forward with FOGO Collection Service

Council, Local NewsFOGO, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council plans to introduce a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. This initiative aligns with the NSW Government's objectives to reduce organic waste sent to landfill by 50% and achieve net-zero emissions from landfill organics by 2030. In April 2024, Glen Innes Severn Council received $145,500 through the NSW Government’s FOGO grants program. This funding will assist the Council in implementing the FOGO service which will be part of its broader long-term Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. This year, the Council will undertake a study to explore waste and resource recovery options. Mayor Margot Davis…

Jan

16

2025

By Newsroom

Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued for Beardy Waters

Council, Local NewsBeardy Waters, Glen Innes Severn Council, Water NSW

Water NSW has issued a red alert warning for blue-green algae in Beardy Waters and Beardy Waters Weir. This naturally occurring seasonal issue affects untreated water and has implications for recreational use and livestock. The red alert warning advises against consuming untreated water from the affected areas, as boiling does not remove algae toxins. Recreational activities such as swimming, canoeing, and fishing should also be avoided until the alert is lifted. Council and Water NSW are actively monitoring the situation and working to address the issue. Glen Innes Severn Council has reassured the community that treated water from the Beardy…

Jan

16

2025

By Newsroom

Christmas Support to the Glen Innes Community

Letters To The Editor

In the lead up to our 2024 Christmas, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) provided extra support to 84 individuals and families in our Glen Innes community. Taking the form of $100 Coles Gift Cards and donated Lions Christmas Cakes, from the local Lions Club, support was well received and appreciated. Thanks to financial support from St Joseph’s Catholic School, the Services Club, furniture sales from the former Convent, individual donations and from our local Vinnies shop, the Society was in a sound position to provide much needed support across the Community. The Society is appreciative of people…

Jan

16

2025

By Newsroom

Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Glen Innes

Local NewsNSW Police

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s north-west. Jordie Zarro, aged 27, was last seen about 6pm on Wednesday (15 January 2025) at a licensed premises on Grey Street, Glen Innes. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. Police and family hold concerns for Jordie’s welfare. He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 175cm – 180cm tall, of thin build, with dark curly/scruffy hair. Jordie was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.…

Jan

16

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Communications

Local NewsGlen Innes Examiner, Glen Innes News, Our Local History

How did we receive our news? By bullock wagon from Morpeth or Grafton, crossed letters taking many months; by bush telegraph, on coaches likely be held up by Thunderbolt and the mailbags stolen; news of ‘The Old Country’ in the Illustrated London News; town cryers, bill posters, New England Times, Armidale Express, Maitland Mercury, Glen Innes Guardian, Glen Innes Examiner, Emmaville Argus, Deepwater Despatch, Castlerag Miner, Profile, telegrams, letter cards… The Glen Innes Examiner ceased hard copy publication on September 19, 2024, just short of the 150th anniversary. Ron Robinson then editor of the Examiner championed the formation of the…

Jan

16

2025

By David Lewis

Glen Innes News Printed Edition Launches Today

Local NewsGlen Innes News

We’re thrilled to bring you the very first print edition of Glen Innes News! This marks an exciting step forward for us after launching online in November 2024, and we’re delighted to continue sharing stories that matter to our community—now in a format you can hold in your hands. The print version of Glen Innes News is available from a wide variety of outlets across the Glen Innes Highlands region, including local shops, cafes, community hubs and the newsagent. A list of pick-up locations is available on our website by clicking here. You can also read the latest print edition…

Jan

15

2025

By Hannah Dunn

Sheep and Lamb Market Report 14 Jan 25

RuralSheep Sales

Market Report 14.01.25 897 Lambs and sheep yarded in today’s lamb and sheep sale. With large numbers yarded in surrounding areas, we saw the market drop this week. Heavy-Medium XB suckers Ranged from $142 and topped of at $207, store and forward store XB suckers from $60-$130. Well conditioned Dorper suckers ranged from $125-$169 and the lighter forward store Dorper suckers from $78-$120 Heavy last season XB lambs ranged from $130-$200 with the medium-light, well conditioned XB lambs from $90-$127. The store and forward store XB lambs kicked off at $60 and topped at $85. Medium weight, well covered, Merino…

Jan

15

2025

By Newsroom

ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Stronger Country Communities Fund

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced significant progress in the upgrade of the ANZAC Park Playground, with an additional $600,000 in funding approved under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program. This funding complements the $500,000 secured in 2022 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, alongside $100,000 committed by the Council, bringing the total project investment to $1.2 million. The existing playground at ANZAC Park is set for a much-needed transformation, addressing the increasing demand for modern, accessible, and inclusive recreational facilities. In September 2022, the Council received a letter on behalf of local…