Month: November 2024

Nov
12
2024
By Megan Redfern
Glen Innes Library Gets Into The Spirit Of Giving

Glen Innes Library Gets Into The Spirit Of Giving

Local News, ,
Every year the Glen Innes Library supports the Glen Innes Family and Youth Support Services Christmas toy drive. This year, the library is again offering a drop off service for new toys and books.  Donations can just  be taken to the counter where the staff will accept them and place them under the Christmas tree. The gifts should be unwrapped and whatever value you can afford.  The library is unable to accept second hand goods, no matter what their quality.  The cut-off date for donations is Friday, 29 November.   What is special about the gift giving is that the Family…
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Nov
11
2024
By Chris Richards
Students And Teachers Face Off At Reunion

Students And Teachers Face Off At Reunion

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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…
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Nov
11
2024
By David Lewis
Welcome to Glen Innes News

Welcome to Glen Innes News

Local News
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…
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Nov
09
2024
By Eve Chappell
Wellingrove Was The First Site For Our Town – Our History

Wellingrove Was The First Site For Our Town – Our History

Local News,
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…
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Nov
09
2024
By Newsroom
Cattle Sale Report 5th November 24

Cattle Sale Report 5th November 24

Local News, Rural
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…
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Nov
08
2024
By Newsroom
ICAC Heads to Hunter New England Region

ICAC Heads to Hunter New England Region

Local News
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…
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Nov
08
2024
By Newsroom
Remembrance Day 2024 Commemorations in Glen Innes

Remembrance Day 2024 Commemorations in Glen Innes

Local News, ,
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.…
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Nov
07
2024
By Newsroom
Mann River Bridge Re-Opens

Mann River Bridge Re-Opens

Council, Local News, , ,
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…
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Nov
07
2024
By Newsroom
Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Complete

Bald Nob Road Rehabilitation Complete

Council, Local News,
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. -…
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