December 2024 – Page 3 – Glen Innes News

Dec

17

2024

Seniors’ Fitness Programs Shake Up Local Wellness Scene

Local NewsLife Choices, NSW Health, Rural Fit

Glen Innes has a number of fitness programs designed especially for seniors. Rural Fit has now been running its early intervention healthy aging exercise program in Glen Innes for 18 months. Tailored to the needs of those over 60, the exercise sessions take place every Wednesday morning at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre on West Avenue. Margaret Correy, a retired community nurse, shared her positive experience: "My doctor recommended the funded 12-week program to me, and I loved it so much that I decided to keep going." Declan Druitt, Rural Fit’s Team Leader and Senior Exercise Physiologist based in…

Dec

16

2024

By Hannah Dunn

Sheep and Lamb Market- 10 December 2024

RuralSheep Sales

1,816 Lambs and sheep were penned in today's prime lamb and sheep sale. The usual buying group attended with little to no restocking competition. A strong yarding of suckers was present and heavily conditioned mutton. Well conditioned suckers with weight sold between $238-$205. Forward store conditioned suckers ranged for $201-$135. The Heavy to medium cross-bred trade lambs fetched between $240-$177. Cross-bred hoggets topped off at $140, and Merino, well-condition hoggets hit $88. On the Mutton front, heavy cross-bred ewes ranged from $75-$142. Merino ewes fetched between $55-$94. with medium, light covered ewes making between $5-$45. All old Merino, Dorper, merino & cross-bred rams ranged between…

Dec

16

2024

By Newsroom

Local Talents Unite for Glen Innes Christmas Showcase

Local NewsChapel Theatre, Christmas Showcase, Glen Innes Arts Council

The community is gearing up for a festive weekend with a special event aimed at supporting the beloved Chapel Theatre. Local talent will take centre stage for A Christmas Showcase, a fundraising concert featuring a vibrant mix of musical genres and performances. The event will highlight some of Glen Innes' finest musicians, including a house band comprising Mikey Williams, Mark Howell, Scott Macansh, and Michael de Wyntre, under the direction of Kath Duddy. Joining them will be vocalists such as Naomi Bain, Catie Turner, Tahlia Gerlofsma, Katie Wren Haselwood, and James Flinn. Adding to the lineup are the high school…

Dec

15

2024

By Lynn Starkey

Another Successful Year for Hellie’s Toy Drive

Local NewsGlen Innes High School, Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club, Glen Innes Public School

Members of the Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club have again been busy bringing joy to the lives of disadvantaged Glen Innes families. Coordinator, Lion Leonie Lee, organised collection boxes for donations of new toys and books. These were left at key points around Glen Innes, including Glen Innes West Infants School, Glen Innes Public School, Glen Innes High School, Carrells Toy Store and Services NSW. Along with the many donations collected from these points and a grant from Sapphire Wind Farm, the Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club were able to provide gifts for 75 children and 18 families,…

Dec

14

2024

By Tom Benton

Colts & RSL in T20 Nail Biter

Local News, Sports

In last Fridays cricket match at King George Oval the Club Hotel Colts took on the RSL and, with the days lengthening and good clear conditions, a full 20-20 was played in a match which would go down to the wire, needing every ball to be bowled to determine the winner. RSL won the toss, chose to bat, and found themselves 1 down in short order as Lucas Tait (6) was caught off Angus Lane in the second over. From there, though, RSL had steady contributions right down the order from Kayne Campbell (22), Mitch Duddy (47), Ryan Macintyre (24),…

Dec

13

2024

By Tom Benton

Local Junior Rugby Superstar to Debut with NSW Waratahs

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Elks, Lily Grieve, NSW Waratahs, Rugby Union

One of Glen’s female superstars of local junior rugby is Lily Grieve. This weekend (14/15 December), she makes her debut for the NSW Waratahs U18 team in the girls’ Provincial Tri-Series in Sydney. Lily put a premiership in her pocket with the Glen Innes Elks last season and she is now taking her first steps in a career that Glen Innes residents will watch with excitement. She will play three games, the first against the President’s team on Friday night, another against a West Australian team on Saturday night and another against Western Australia on Sunday morning. Lily will be…

Dec

13

2024

By David Lewis

Council To Convene Community Safety Roundtable

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced plans to host a roundtable meeting to discuss strategies for improving public safety. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including the Glen Innes Business Chamber, sponsors of a recent petition from the business community, and local police representatives. Mayor Cr Margot Davis highlighted the collaborative nature of the meeting, saying, “The meeting will provide an opportunity for these stakeholders to collaboratively identify practical measures to ensure public safety and address the impacts of unacceptable behaviour on local businesses and residents.” Cr Davis also emphasised the relatively low crime levels in the region…

Dec

13

2024

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Shines Bright with Christmas Lights Map

Local NewsChristmas Lights

The festive season has officially arrived in Glen Innes, and with it comes the much-anticipated release of the Christmas Lights Map. Organized once again by the dedicated Karen King, this cherished tradition helps locals and visitors navigate the most dazzling Christmas displays in town. The map highlights houses across Glen Innes that have gone all out with their Christmas light decorations, creating a magical experience for families and friends to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of twinkling fairy lights, glowing nativity scenes, or extravagant festive themes, there's something for everyone on this year's trail. A second map will be released…

Dec

12

2024

By Chris Richards

Weekly Golf Wrap Week Ending Friday 6th December

Local News, Sports

Ladies 13 ladies played a Stableford on Wednesday with Rose Price the winner on 36 points from Sue Rees with 34 points. This week will be a fun day with 3 clubs only! Wednesday Mens 22 men played a Stableford on Wednesday with the winner Glenn Bennett with 40 points from Duncan Hutchison with 38 points, welcome back Duncan. Nearest the pins were Danny Lightfoot on the 4th, Craig Dawson the 7th, Brian Paine the 12th, Terry Watters the 14th and Andrew McGovern on the 17th. Veterans Golf 27 veterans played the Monthly Medal on Thursday. Winner was Farley Sherrott…

Dec

12

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council, Red Range, Torrington

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 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, Old Grafton Road and Wellington Vale Road • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Bazzants Road, Carrot Farm Road, Ten Mile Road (Northern section), Donnelly Road, Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Eimers Road and Shannon Vale Road • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road • The…