Month: July 2025

Jul
24
2025
By Annette Bain
In Conversation With Harvey Young

In Conversation With Harvey Young

Local News, ,
Harvey Stanley Young is a Glen Innes ‘lifer’ having spent 93 years here since the moment he was born in West Avenue in 1932 to parents Stanley and Grace Young. His father was also born in Glen Innes; his mother was from Melbourne. Harvey attended Glen Innes Public School and Glen Innes High School, where he was School Captain in 1950. He then headed to Armidale to commence a Science Degree, but says he played a lot of football, had a very good time and quickly realised that academia was not for him. Harvey returned home to the family business,…
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Jul
23
2025
By Newsroom
Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

Council, Local News, ,
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS) is relocating its popular “Gentle Stretches from a Chair” program to the Glen Innes Services Club following strong community interest and growing attendance numbers. The classes, delivered by Yoga with Bron, offer gentle, chair-based stretching and movement specifically designed to support the physical wellbeing and social connection of aged care participants. The new venue will allow up to 30 people per session and provides a more spacious and accessible environment for the growing group. Acting Mayor Carol Sparks said the Council is encouraged by the strong response to the program and…
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Jul
22
2025
By Newsroom
Community Invited to Honour Veterans

Community Invited to Honour Veterans

Local News, ,
Residents of Glen Innes and surrounding areas are invited to attend a commemorative service on Sunday 27 July 2025 to mark the 75th anniversary of Australian service in the Korean War. The service will be held at the Anzac Park Cenotaph on West Avenue, commencing at 11.30am. Organisers say the event will be an opportunity for the community to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served in what is often called the “Forgotten War.” “Let us come together to honour the sacrifices and bravery of our Korean War veterans. Your presence will make this day even more…
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Jul
21
2025
By Newsroom
Youth Booth Named Awards Finalist

Youth Booth Named Awards Finalist

Local News, , , ,
The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Week Awards for delivering one of New South Wales’ most outstanding Youth Week programs. The nomination places Glen Innes Severn Council in the spotlight for its efforts to support and engage young people across the region. The finalist recognition comes after the success of Youth Week 2025, which featured a diverse range of events tailored for young people living in Glen Innes Severn. Activities included a gaming night, movie night, inflatable fun day and a guided cultural walk at The Willows — all planned and delivered with…
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Jul
20
2025
By Newsroom
Trivia Night to Raise Funds for Year 12 Formal and Beyond Blue

Trivia Night to Raise Funds for Year 12 Formal and Beyond Blue

Local News, School News,
Glen Innes Services Club will play host to a fun-filled evening of trivia on Saturday 2 August, with a special event planned to raise funds for the Year 12 2025 Formal. The event, which kicks off at 6pm, will also support mental health organisation Beyond Blue. Community members are invited to form tables of eight for the trivia night, which will also feature an auction, raffle, and a whole lot of fun. Entry is $15 per person, and bookings can be made at the Services Club reception. Food platters are available to pre-order through the reception, with two options: a…
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Jul
19
2025
By Craig Thomas
Glen Innes Elks 50 Year Reunion

Glen Innes Elks 50 Year Reunion

Sports, , , ,
The June 2025 weekend of the 27th and 28th will be remembered by all who attended as a weekend of celebration and 50 years of Elks rugby in Glen Innes. Australian rugby CEO Phil Waugh extended his congratulations to all who participated and commended the club on achieving the 50 year anniversary. The festivities commenced with an early tee off at the Glen Innes Golf Club on the Friday with Phil Evans taking charge, organising carts and a barbeque lunch, assisted by Doug Stevenson and Graham Price. It was great to see the old club members roll in and the…
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Jul
18
2025
By Annette Bain
Decades of Dedication Honoured at Glen Innes Hospital

Decades of Dedication Honoured at Glen Innes Hospital

Local News,
Mahatma Gandhi once said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” Earlier this month Glen Innes District Hospital highlighted the extent of service and depth of experience of its team members at a Years of Service celebratory lunch. The event acknowledged team members in nursing, allied health, maintenance and administration who had served with NSW Health for a decade or longer. 32 awardees were honoured, for delivering an amazing combined 640 + years of service. As Health Service Manager Emma Clifton-Smith commented about the celebration: “It offered the perfect opportunity to recommit our…
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Jul
17
2025
By Newsroom
Obituary – Roy Colin Wells

Obituary – Roy Colin Wells

Local News
Roy Colin Wells was born at ‘Eastlund’, a property on the junction of Arrawarra Creek and the Severn River, on March 24 1923. Following his birth Roy was transported to the Vegetable Creek Hospital, Emmaville. Roy passed away peacefully at that hospital on Thursday 3 July at the age of 102. A grand innings, and a fitting closure to a circle of life well-lived. To live to such an age is a wonderful achievement in itself, but to live your life as Roy did –that is truly exceptional. Roy lived his long life with a generosity of spirit, a gentle…
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Jul
17
2025
By David Lewis
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Replaced

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Replaced

Local News, , ,
After around 40 years of community volunteer involvement, volunteers are no longer being used in the Glen Innes Meals on Wheels service. As of 1 July 2025, the delivery of meals is being carried out entirely by paid staff from Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), a division of Glen Innes Severn Council, using its existing workforce. Council has pointed to changes in aged care legislation as the main reason for the transition, stating that a professional delivery model ensures compliance with increasingly stringent requirements for training, documentation, accountability, and oversight. “The meal delivery service will transition to a professional service…
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Jul
16
2025
By Newsroom
Australian Standing Stones Now on the Map

Australian Standing Stones Now on the Map

Local News, ,
The Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes have received formal recognition from the NSW Government, with the site now officially named and gazetted by the Geographical Names Board of NSW. The decision marks a significant milestone in acknowledging the cultural and historical importance of the monument. The official name now appears in the NSW Government Gazette, meaning the site is formally included in state records and mapping systems. This change supports the landmark’s ongoing preservation and raises its profile in regional planning and tourism materials. Located in Centennial Parklands, the Standing Stones are widely recognised as a nationally significant cultural…
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