Month: April 2025

Your Lawn: A Secret Superhero

Your Lawn: A Secret Superhero

Did you know pastures and lawns are more than just green spaces or places for cows and sheep? They play an important role in the environment and our well-being – even in town areas! Pastures do wonders for soil health and water retention, preventing erosion and improving the quality of water that runs through our landscapes. But it’s not just rural paddocks where they have a positive impact – urban green spaces like parks and lawns also contribute to your well-being. Walking barefoot on grass is often referred to as “earthing”. Research shows that spending time in these green spaces…
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Author Joanne Austen Brown to Speak at Glen Innes Library – April 26

Author Joanne Austen Brown to Speak at Glen Innes Library – April 26

Author Joanne Austen Brown moved to Glen Innes in September 2024. Joanne is an author of Historical Romance, Murder Mystery and Historical Time Travel fiction. The Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library is fortunate to be hosting Joanne for an Author Talk on Saturday 26 April, 10am- 12pm. We asked her a few questions, so we could get to know her beforehand. Why Glen Innes? We wanted to come to a small town with a great community spirit, also the weather had to be cooler. Glen Innes fits the bill perfectly. Do you only write Historical Romance? Yes and…
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Our Local History – Celtic Connections

Our Local History – Celtic Connections

Glen Innes’ Celtic connections go right back to the arrival of the first white settlers in 1838 when the Boyd family from Selkirkshire in Scotland took up Boyds Plains – now Stonehenge Station. Although Wellingrove was our first official centre, it was soon realised it was too isolated. When Surveyor JJ Galloway laid out the town in its present location in 1852, he surveyed it beside the track, the Great North Road, which ran between Armidale and Drayton (forerunner of Toowoomba). At the suggestion of Archibald Mosman, the town was named in honour of Caithness-born Major Archibald Clunes Innes -…
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Glen Innes Sheep Saleyards Meet Modern Standards with eID Upgrade

Glen Innes Sheep Saleyards Meet Modern Standards with eID Upgrade

The Glen Innes sheep saleyards have been brought in line with the latest livestock traceability standards following the installation of electronic identification (eID) technology. The upgrade was made possible through a $193,101 grant secured from the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Under new legislative requirements, all sheep and goats must be electronically tagged before arriving at saleyards. Upon arrival, the eID tags are scanned and read, enabling full traceability of livestock from farm to processor. With the new equipment in place, the Glen Innes sheep saleyards now fully comply with these updated regulations. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed…
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Upcoming Federal Election: Where and When to Vote in Glen Innes

Upcoming Federal Election: Where and When to Vote in Glen Innes

With the Australian federal election approaching, voters in the Glen Innes region are encouraged to plan ahead and understand their options for casting their vote. Polling day is set for Saturday, 3rd May, with polling places open from 8 am to 6 pm. Early Voting Options For those unable to vote on polling day, early voting is available either in person or by post. Early in-person voting in Glen Innes will take place at: Uniting Church Hall Glen Innes70 Macquarie Street Early voting hours are: Saturday, 26 April – 9 am to 4 pm Monday, 28 April to Thursday, 1…
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Council to Vote on Proposed Rate Rise to Tackle Budget Shortfall

Council to Vote on Proposed Rate Rise to Tackle Budget Shortfall

Glen Innes Severn Council will vote on whether to adopt a number of long term plans, which include a proposed increase in rates, at its next meeting to be held on 24th April. Council, in a recent media release, highlighted that Council's General Fund is not financially sustainable. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and upgrade essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, kerbing and guttering, parks, drainage, buildings and other community assets or provide new community facilities. This has prompted Council to consider the option of applying to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
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Tennis Club Serves a Grand Slam Lineup of Activities

Tennis Club Serves a Grand Slam Lineup of Activities

HOT SHOTS FOR JUNIORS: There’s a buzz of excitement every Saturday morning during school terms as young tennis players aged 4 to 15 gather for the Community Play ‘Hot Shot’ Sessions (run by Glen Innes District Tennis Association volunteers). The Tennis ‘Hot Shots’ program is a game-based approach designed by Tennis Australia specially for children to introduce them to the fun of playing tennis and develop basic skills. Join the Tennis ‘Hot Shots’ Crew at the Glen Innes Tennis Club. The Term 2 sessions will re-commence on Saturday, 10th May at 9.30am. The first introductory session is free, each other…
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ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

ANZAC Day services will be held across the Glen Innes Severn region, providing opportunities for community members to attend commemorations. Glen Innes Glen Innes Dawn Service Location: Glen Innes Cemetery, Grafton StreetTime: 5:30 am (commences promptly)The service will be followed by the unveiling of graves. Gunfire Breakfast Location: Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey StreetTime: 7:00 amAll are invited to the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast, hosted by the Glen Innes Services Club for veterans, their families, and guests. Glen Innes ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Location: Grey Street (near Glen Innes Post Office)Form-up time: 10:30 amMarch commences: 11:00 amThe march will proceed from the Boer War…
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