Month: November 2025

Nov
22
2025
By Megan Redfern
Winners are grinners

Winners are grinners

Local News, Sports,
Paul Jopson loves his work.  He keeps an immaculate green at the Glen Innes Bowling Club (Bowlo) and he enjoys introducing novices to the delights of bowling.  But another of his superpowers is his own bowling ability. Paul was one of the New South Wales team at the recent National Senior’s Championship held at the Devonport Country Club from the 14th – 18th of November organised by Bowls Australia.  The team consisted of twelve players, three rinks of four.  New South Wales won the championship; the first time since 2019.  They defeated Victoria in a hard fought and very close…
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Nov
21
2025
By Newsroom
Spend in Glen is Back

Spend in Glen is Back

Council, Local News, , ,
SPEND IN GLEN RETURNS WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER AND THE BELOVED BARREL A favourite Glen Innes Christmas tradition is back for 2025, with Spend in Glen once again encouraging everyone to shop locally, support small businesses, and enjoy the festive spirit that makes our community so special. Organised this year by an enthusiastic group of local businesses and proudly supported by Council, Spend in Glen will run from 20 November to 24 December. Simply spending $20 or more at a participating Glen Innes business gives shoppers the chance to win a share of $10,000 in Shop Local Gift Cards. And yes…
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Nov
19
2025
By Eve Chappell
Local History School of Arts

Local History School of Arts

Local News
With talk of establishing a local School of Arts & Music it is a good opportunity to recall that Schools of Arts once flourished in Glen Innes and surrounding villages. However, these historic institutions were very different from the current proposal. Our Schools of Arts, a name interchangeable with Mechanics Institutes, Literary Institutes and Miners Institutes all provided at least a library service in the very early days. School of Arts were established at Ben Lomond, Deepwater, Dundee, Furracabad, Glencoe, Red Range, Shannon Vale, Skeleton Creek, Stonehenge, Tent Hill and Waterloo, a Miners Institute at Emmaville and a Literary institute…
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Nov
19
2025
By Newsroom
Hartmann Re-union

Hartmann Re-union

Local News
Over the October long weekend 75 family members of the late Arnie and Gwen Hartmann gathered in Glen for a weekend of sport, socialising, the odd drink and generally a wonderful time of reminiscing. Six of Arnie and Gwen's seven children attended. Dal, Ron, Barbara, Ross, Sue and Errol (Tom). Cedric, who lives in the USA could not attend. Along with a large number of their 41 grand children, great grand children and great great grand children there was plenty of catching up. Friday saw some playing pickle ball at the tennis club followed by a day at the race…
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Nov
18
2025
By Newsroom
St Andrew’s Day Gathering – A Community Celebration

St Andrew’s Day Gathering – A Community Celebration

Local News
This year’s St Andrew’s Day promises to be a standout event on the Glen Innes calendar. On Sunday, 30 November 2025, the festivities begin at 5pm with the Australian Standing Stones flag lowering in the garden of Crofter’s Cottage. The national day of Scotland will be marked with a short talk, a $5 raffle, slices of traditional Dundee cake, a toast to the occasion, and a stirring performance by the Glen Innes Singers as the Saltire is lowered. And yes—there will be an Address to the Haggis, complete with the sound of the pipes. This free community gathering will be…
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Nov
15
2025
By Newsroom
Tennis event a real hit!

Tennis event a real hit!

Sports
A fantastic weekend of high quality tennis and socialising was enjoyed by all who attended the inaugural Seniors Tennis Tournament run by the Glen Innes Tennis Club held on the 8th/9th November. Around 35 players entered the tournament coming from the local district and beyond with people travelling as far as from Armidale, Inverell, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Ballina, Tamworth and Sydney.  A number of visitors took the opportunity to shop, sightsee and dine out while at Glen Innes. The tournament was based on round robin competitions for singles and doubles across a number of age groups.  Don't let the name…
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Nov
14
2025
By Newsroom
Bowlo’s 68th Rose Carnival Blooms with Success

Bowlo’s 68th Rose Carnival Blooms with Success

Local News, Sports, ,
The Glen Innes Bowling Club’s much-loved Rose Carnival celebrated its 68th year in fine style, drawing bowlers from across the state — and beyond — for a weekend of top-quality play, camaraderie, and community spirit. With a total prize pool of $6,000, the three-day event was a major drawcard for bowlers from 21 clubs including Mooloolaba, Coolum Beach, Blakehurst, Redcliffe, Millmerran, Warwick, Tenterfield, Raymond Terrace, Forster, Stanthorpe, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Woolgoolga, Inverell, Guyra, and Bingara. The carnival kicked off on Friday with a lively Warm-Up Pairs event, featuring 28 teams of pairs, before the main Triples competition on Saturday…
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Nov
14
2025
By Newsroom
Remembrance Day Ceremony at Glen Innes High School

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Glen Innes High School

Local News, School News
On Monday, 10th November, Glen Innes High School held its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. We were privileged to have representatives from the Glen Innes RSL Sub-Branch, including Gail Turnbull, James Tattersall, Rod Gair and Victor Tracey, join us for the occasion. Their presence provided a meaningful connection between our students and the wider community as we paused to reflect on the significance of this national day of remembrance. Our student leaders led the ceremony with dignity and respect, including the reading of…
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Nov
13
2025
By Newsroom
Our Tim at the Top Table

Our Tim at the Top Table

Local News, School News
Most people are well aware of Prime Minister Albanese's recent long awaited meeting with President Trump in the White House. However, they might not be aware that apart from the Prime Minister and  Ambassador Kevin Rudd, the only cabinet ministers present were Madeleine King, Minister for Resources and former Glen Innes resident and High School student, Senator Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science. Holding two cabinet portfolios, Tim Ayres is regarded as one of the Government's most capable ministers and is a close political ally of the Prime Minister. Tim Ayres was seated next to Kevin…
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Nov
13
2025
By Newsroom
Barking Success at Dog Auction

Barking Success at Dog Auction

Rural,
The 14th Annual CSC Working Stock Dog Auction was held at Glencoe on 1 November with Gwydir Fire account Tony Overton of Walcha selling the top priced dog to Pat McMahon of Killarney QLD. Pat McMahon, who is a beef producer, finisher and meat retailer said it takes regular, consistent work to train a stock dog and he takes his hat to Tony Overton for his talent to achieve this. Gwydir Fire a black and tan kelpie dog bred and trained by Tony sold for $15,500. Tony commented on the day that he has been selling dogs through this sale…
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