Three former Glen Innes High School teachers were joined by almost 60 former students from the 1967-1972 era when they gathered in Glen Innes for a reunion on the weekend (November 9 and 10). For more than 6 months a small group of former students including Bill Liston, Jenny Smith, Ken Kempton, David Clarke, Colin Walker and Graham Duck, were playing private detective in efforts to track down, contact and invite their past classmates to the weekend’s activities. Their job was made all the more difficult because they were working from old school records and other sources which were pre-internet…
Today marks an exciting beginning for us as we launch the online component of Glen Innes News, and on behalf of our team I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for joining us on this journey. Starting a new publication is no small task, and we couldn’t have reached this point without the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm of our community. Local news holds a vital place in any community. It connects us to each other, fosters understanding, and provides us with the information we need to make decisions in our daily lives. It celebrates our local achievements, addresses…
Glen Innes, in the area first known as Beardy Plains, was not the first choice for the town. It was originally intended that Wellingrove 24 kilometres to the northwest should be the first official administrative centre. George Polhill, owner of Wellingrove Station had requested that the town be built on his isolated property. A Court House was built, troopers were stationed there, and a store was opened by Mrs McMaster, etc. However, common-sense prevailed – Wellingrove was just too far away from the main thoroughfare - a north south rough winding track, known as the Great North Road - the…
lnverell penned 972 mixed quality cattle with Elders yarding 125 of those. This week cattle sold at varied trends to background and feeder demand. Most of the regular buyers attended and operated. Background steers under 280kgs sold to cheaper trends with a slight correction in quality while in the feeder pens similar weights were dearer 300c to 400c/kg. Steers under 330kgs to background were slightly dearer and their feeder counterparts lifted 35c/kg selling to 403c/kg. Medium weight background steers 13c/kg better 388c to 403c/kg the feeders however slipped 6c/kg. The heavy feeders rallied selling to 22c/kg better. Yearling heifers under…
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will head to the Hunter New England region next week as part of its ongoing rural and regional outreach program. This initiative aims to extend anti-corruption efforts and training to communities across the state. The program, based in Tamworth, will feature a variety of events including workshops for public officials, visits to local councils, information sessions tailored for local electorate staff, and visits to TAFEs in the area. Chief Commissioner John Hatzistergos expressed that the rural and regional outreach program is a critical way for the ICAC to connect with public…
Glen Innes residents are invited to come together this Remembrance Day to honour the sacrifices of Australian servicemen and women. This year’s commemorative activities are set to take place on Monday, 11 November, with a traditional march and service to be held in the heart of Glen Innes. Veterans and other participants wishing to join the march are asked to assemble at 10.00 am on the southern side of Bourke Street, at the intersection with Grey Street. The march will begin promptly at 10.15 am, proceeding along Bourke Street to Anzac Park, where the Remembrance Day service will take place.…
The newly constructed Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road is now open to traffic, with final approach works completed last week. However, residents and commuters should prepare for a temporary closure later this month, as additional safety work is set to be carried out. The bridge will be closed from 25 November to 28 November to allow crews to install safety barriers and dismantle the temporary walkways used during construction. Until the work is fully completed, the bridge remains an active construction site, and speed restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of all road users. To keep…
The Bald Nob Road upgrade project has officially reached completion, with bitumen sealing now finished and the road fully open to traffic. This extensive $5.6 million project, primarily funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the Council, was delivered in stages by Council's construction team, with help from specialist contractors, over the past 18 months. This project, the largest undertaken by the Council in recent years, involved major works, including: - Moving 30,000 cubic metres of earth to realign and widen the road. - Laying 17,000 tonnes of crushed gravel sourced from Council quarries for the road base. -…
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has introduced an Australian first in rural digital health with the launch of the Gen 2 SiSU Mini Health Station at Timbs Pharmacy, Glen Innes. This innovative health station aims to enhance access to preventive health services and address long-standing health disparities in rural areas. Rural Australians, including those in Glen Innes and the broader New England region, face distinct health challenges, such as lower life expectancy, higher rates of chronic illnesses, and limited access to healthcare services compared to urban populations. Health outcomes in New England consistently…
