Month: April 2025

Apr
11
2025
By David Lewis
Meet The Candidates

Meet The Candidates

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Update: 11th April, 2025 - 5.55pm This article has been amended to include responses from Todd Juchau, a last minute addition to the ballot for New England and candidate from the Trumpet of Patriots. Update: 27th April, 2025 - 11.35am This article has been amended to include responses from Holly Masters. With the federal election being called for 3rd May 2025, Glen Innes News approached the candidates for New England to find out more about their plans locally if elected. In the interest of fairness, all candidates were contacted on the same day, and given the same questions to answer.…
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Apr
10
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our Local History – Menzies Ave & Wentworth St

Our Local History – Menzies Ave & Wentworth St

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Our splendid autumn colours are a great magnet for tourists and the planting project spearheaded by the late Bob Crothers to beautify the median strip on the southern highway approach to Glen Innes is much admired. One of many prior beautification schemes was ‘Menzies Avenue’. On August 24, 1935, the Glen Innes Examiner wrote “With the completion of the planting of trees at the South Park, Town Tennis Club and Grafton Road work will now commence at the Railway Station, an additional step in the campaign of the Town Beautification Committee”. Harold C Menzies had ‘fostered the suggestion’ of this…
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Apr
09
2025
By Annette Bain
A Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

A Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

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On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music [NECOM] presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series 2025. Held in the old stables at Rosecroft, the home of Mike and Belinda Norton, the Homestead Series celebrates the architectural heritage of the Glen Innes district with concerts that feature musicians from the Conservatorium in Armidale. The musicians performing at Rosecroft were Hester Wright, soprano, Joanna Fairs-Wu, violin, Robert Manley, violoncello, and Matthew Ardern, harpsichord and pianoforte. After a program of fine chamber music, guests enjoyed a reception in the lovely garden, catered by…
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Apr
07
2025
By Annette Bain
NECOM’s Heritage Homestead Series Opens with a Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

NECOM’s Heritage Homestead Series Opens with a Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

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On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music [NECOM] presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series 2025. Held in the old stables at Rosecroft, the home of Mike and Belinda Norton, the Homestead Series celebrates the architectural heritage of the Glen Innes district with concerts that feature musicians from the Conservatorium in Armidale. The musicians performing at Rosecroft were Hester Wright, soprano, Joanna Fairs-Wu, violin, Robert Manley, violoncello,  and Matthew Ardern, harpsichord and pianoforte. After a program of fine chamber music, guests enjoyed a reception in the lovely garden, catered by…
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Apr
05
2025
By Mrs Nikki Lee
Glen Innes Public School Players Excel at Paul Kelly Cup

Glen Innes Public School Players Excel at Paul Kelly Cup

Local News, School News, Sports,
On Wednesday 26th March, the Glen Innes Public School AFL team competed in the Paul Kelly Cup in Inverell against teams from Inverell Public School and Newling Public School. In the first game, our boys came out with determination, winning against an Inverell Public team 5.4.34 to 0.0.0! In the second game, the boys were narrowly defeated by a second Inverell Public team; 3.2.20 to 2.0.12. Our third game was against Inverell Public again and the boys got up 5.2.33 to 2.0.12. Our fourth game was played against Newling Public, with GIPS coming out victorious 4.4.24 to 3.2.20. After the…
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Apr
04
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 18th April 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 18th April 2025

Council,
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 18 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working  on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Winters Road, Crotty Road, East Pandora Road, West Pandora Road, Caerleon Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road, Streeters Road, Hamburg Road, Oakhurst Road, Weir Road and Nant Park Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the…
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Apr
04
2025
By Newsroom
St Joseph’s Students Shine at Primary Winter Trials

St Joseph’s Students Shine at Primary Winter Trials

Local News, School News, Sports
The Armidale Catholic Schools Primary Winter Trials were held in Armidale on Friday 28th March.  St Joseph’s Primary School had a number of students representing the school in Rugby League, Soccer and Netball.  All students played well in the wet conditions and enjoyed the day. A big congratulations to Sam Barratt and Jimmy Chard for being selected into the Diocesan team for Rugby League.  They will attend the Polding trials in Bathurst on 2nd May 25.
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Apr
03
2025
By Newsroom
Poll: What Is The Most Important Issue This Federal Election?

Poll: What Is The Most Important Issue This Federal Election?

Local News
With the federal election fast approaching, voters across the country are weighing up the key issues that will shape their decision at the ballot box. From the cost of living and healthcare to climate policy and housing, the stakes are high, and the debate is heating up. We want to hear from you. What do you think is the most important issue in this election? Cast your vote in our poll below. A question about the topic with the most votes will be put to the candidates at the Meet The Candidates event that is being held on 28th April…
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Apr
02
2025
By Newsroom
Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

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Residents and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have an upgraded picnic shelter to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, thanks to a $44,000 grant from the New South Wales Government. The funding, provided through the Local Small Commitment Allocation (LSCA) program, will support the replacement of the ageing picnic shelter with a modern and accessible facility. The LSCA program aims to enhance local communities by supporting a range of initiatives, including park and playground upgrades, events, and essential services. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, recently visited Centennial Parklands to inspect the current shelter and highlighted the importance of the project.…
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Apr
01
2025
By Newsroom
Investigation Into Death Of Child Continues

Investigation Into Death Of Child Continues

Local News,
An investigation is continuing into the death of a child at a home in Glen Innes on the weekend. About 6.40am (Sunday 30 March 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Hunter Street, Glen Innes, after an 11-month-old boy was found unresponsive. NSW Ambulance paramedics took the child to Glen Innes Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. While not being treated as suspicious, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death is now being conducted by detectives attached to New England Police District. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
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