Month: November 2024

Nov
17
2024
By Newsroom
Deepwater Black Tie Ball To Raise Funds For Tennis Club

Deepwater Black Tie Ball To Raise Funds For Tennis Club

Local News, ,
The Deepwater Tennis Club is holding a fundraising ball at the end of November, with proceeds going towards equipment and renovations at the club. Club president Chris McIntosh said there had not been a similar event in Deepwater for some time and the “Tennis Ball” would be a great opportunity for locals to get dressed up and have a fun night out, while supporting their local community. “Our club is really active, especially considering the size of the town, and our new committee is looking for ways to ensure our club continues to thrive. We have a long list of…
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Nov
16
2024
By Marlene Lewis
Review: A Contemporary Encounter with “Fairytales”

Review: A Contemporary Encounter with “Fairytales”

Local News, , ,
On the late afternoon of November 9, 2024, the Chapel Theatre in Glen Innes was graced with a unique and immersive experience, courtesy of internationally celebrated piano soloist, Alex Raineri. The Glen Innes concert concluded Alex’s tour of Northeastern New South Wales with a performance that was anything but conventional. Organised by Music in the Regions in conjunction with the Glen Innes Arts Council, this was the town’s first concert under this initiative, and it set a striking precedent for future events. Raineri’s program, aptly titled Fairytales, was a curated journey through contemporary classical piano works by five eminent Australian…
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Nov
15
2024
By David Scott
National Ag Day – 15th November 2024

National Ag Day – 15th November 2024

Local News, Rural,
All Australians enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in Australia. But some know very little about the farmers and workers who put food on their tables. National Agriculture Day is celebrated each year on the third Friday in November. The theme for this year is “Grow You Good Thing” The major agricultural industry in the Glen Innes Severn area is beef cattle production which employs almost 9% of our population. At a recent Business Chamber meeting Keith Howe, CEO of Rangers Valley Station, gave some insights into the running of this enterprise. Rangers Valley is the…
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Nov
15
2024
By Megan Redfern
Red Cross Christmas Tree Display To Delight Again This Year

Red Cross Christmas Tree Display To Delight Again This Year

Local News, ,
The Australian Red Cross Christmas tree display is twenty-three years old this year and over all the years has been delighting Glen Innes residents and visitors alike.  I asked Margaret Kiehne, President of the Glen Innes Red Cross branch, where the idea originally came from.  She said it was filched from the Muswellbrook branch, and while their event didn’t make the distance, the Glen Innes iteration has kept going from strength to strength. The display already has twenty-five entrants and organisers hope to exceed last year’s total of sixty-two.  There is no fee to enter, and schools, businesses and individuals…
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Nov
14
2024
By David Lewis
Glen Industries Receives Life-Saving AED from Local Lions Club

Glen Industries Receives Life-Saving AED from Local Lions Club

Local News, ,
Glen Innes Lions Club has made another significant contribution to community safety with the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Glen Industries, helping ensure that those in need of urgent cardiac care are well supported. An AED is a portable, user-friendly device that can be used to assist someone who is experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The machine is designed to be used by anyone, even those without medical training, making it an invaluable tool in emergencies. AEDs are typically easy to operate, with the device providing verbal instructions to guide the user through the process. Lions Club…
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Nov
14
2024
By Marlene Lewis
Local Connect To Deliver The Welcome Experience

Local Connect To Deliver The Welcome Experience

Local News, , ,
Local Connect (formerly Attract, Connect, Stay – Glen Innes Inc) has launched a new program called The Welcome Experience.  The program is a concierge service that helps settle and connect Essential Service Workers into the Glen Innes and Inverell communities. The program supports eligible new-to-area workers in government and non-government organisations positions in healthcare, education, communities and justice, police, fire and rescue and ambulance. Local Connect has adopted its Sustainable Business Plan, funded by the Whiterock Community Grant, and is now focused on developing a whole-of-community approach to workforce attraction and retention.  This is an important development for the organisation…
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Nov
13
2024
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending 22nd November 2024

Council Works Program – Period Ending 22nd November 2024

Council, Local News,
The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 22 November 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road; • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport; • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Coopers Road, Loosemores Road, Piggery Road, Tablelands Road, Summerville Road, Rossmoine Road, Rayners Road and Strachan Road. • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road; • The Maintenance Crew will be undertaking weed spraying at various locations. • The Heavy…
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Nov
13
2024
By Pamela O'Neill
Locals Honoured By Celtic Council Of Australia

Locals Honoured By Celtic Council Of Australia

Local News, , , , ,
The Celtic Council of Australia held its Annual Honours Luncheon at the Red Lion Tavern in Glencoe on Saturday.  The occasion recognises individuals who have given honourable service to the Celts in Australia.  The honour of Duine Uasal (Honoured Person) was given to local residents Fiona O’Brien, Peter Grimes and John Rhys-Jones. Fiona O’Brien is a member of the Australian Standing Stones Management Board and has very ably supported the Board’s activities both in the past and today, where her financial acumen is highly valued.  She has played an integral role in the Glen Innes Pipe Band over many years,…
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Nov
13
2024
By Newsroom
Congratulations

Congratulations

Letters To The Editor
Congratulations to the volunteers in producing the first online edition of Glen Innes News. Easy to follow and informative – a one-stop for information. -A Fearnley, Glen Innes 13th November, 2024 Click here to submit a letter to the editor
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Nov
12
2024
By Raelene Watson
Update from Glen Innes Art Gallery Inc

Update from Glen Innes Art Gallery Inc

Local News,
Welcome to our first column for the Glen Innes Art Gallery Inc. The GIAG has been operating since the opening of the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre in the early 2000s. We average a new exhibition once a month and most are open to all artists of any medium except for specialised exhibitions. We also hold workshops during the year. Our next one is on December 7th, with Jo-Ann Barr’s Jamhats - there are only a couple of spots left, so please book in this week with a $50 deposit. At the moment, we have our Christmas exhibition on until…
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