Month: February 2026

Feb
09
2026
By Newsroom
New ride at the Show

New ride at the Show

Local News, Sports
Infinity Ride is proudly presented by Gill Bros Entertainment and will, according to reliable sources,  be making its first time appearance in Australia at the Glen Innes Show this Friday and Saturday. Fresh from the UK it sends 16 passengers spinning in the air at 20m with 5G of power. Located next to Route 66 Dodgem cars it is sure to be an exhilarating experience.
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Feb
07
2026
By Annette Bain
Two Celebrity Chefs Headline Gourmet Fiesta at Glen Innes Show

Two Celebrity Chefs Headline Gourmet Fiesta at Glen Innes Show

Local News, Rural,
n a first for the Gourmet Fiesta at the Glen Innes Show, renowned “Lambassador” Sam Kekovich — star of the iconic Australia Day lamb ads — will appear in the Gourmet Fiesta Marquee alongside celebrity chef Matt Golinski. Sam Kekovich will join Matt Golinski for live appearances at 4pm on Friday 13 February and then on Saturday 14 February for the Gourmet Fiesta lunch at mid-day and then at 2pm. Entry to the Marquee is FREE for all Show attendees. Matt Golinski is a long-time friend of the Glen Innes Show and a familiar face at the Gourmet Fiesta. Committee…
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Feb
06
2026
By Newsroom
New Regional Bus Service Hits the Road

New Regional Bus Service Hits the Road

Local News
Anthony Wright is the Director of Northern Express Australia, a new bus service designed to fill gaps in our regional transport network. The service began on Friday 30th January 2026. Why did he start this service? Here is what he said: "Since COVID, communities across the New England and Southern Queensland have had limited practical connections between Armidale, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Stanthorpe. There is no rail service between Armidale and Brisbane, and while long-distance coach services exist, they are often time-consuming and inconvenient for people living in smaller towns along the corridor. I saw that many residents needed reliable…
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Feb
06
2026
By Newsroom
Huskies bound for Glory

Huskies bound for Glory

Local News, Sports
Glen Innes Touch Football’s “Huskies” will compete at the Northern Eagles Junior Championships (NEJC) in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February, with games held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. The championships will bring together teams from more than 34 affiliates across Northern NSW, including the Mid North Coast, North Coast, Far North Coast and North West regions, across under-10 to under-18 boys and girls divisions. The Huskies will field teams in the under-12 boys, under-14 boys, under-16 girls and under-18 boys divisions. Players will also be eligible for selection in Northern Eagles representative…
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Feb
05
2026
By Eve Chappell
The Show 100 years ago

The Show 100 years ago

Local News, Rural,
From snippets sourced from the 1926 Glen Innes Examiner the Show was very different 100 years ago. ‘In Glen Innes shows have been held almost continuously since 1870, when in conjunction with Inverell the first carnival took place on the recreation ground at the back of the present Intermediate High School (now the Public School) -and the only shelter was that provided by tarpaulins. Shows were held alternately at Inverell and Glen Innes until 1877. Since then, the show society has acquired a ground of its own on which it has placed costly improvements while its operations have grown until…
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Feb
05
2026
By Newsroom
Breast screen bus is in town

Breast screen bus is in town

Local News
The BreastScreen NSW mobile clinic is currently stationed in the public car park behind Glen Innes Town Hall, Sommerlad Lane, and will remain there until Wednesday 25 February 2026, offering free breast screening to eligible women. Rebecca Delaporte, Manager of BreastScreen NSW Hunter New England, says regular screening is one of the most effective ways women can protect their health. Early detection of breast cancer significantly improves survival rates and can reduce the need for invasive treatments such as mastectomy or chemotherapy. Importantly, around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history, underscoring the value…
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Feb
04
2026
By Newsroom
Golf Wrap-Up

Golf Wrap-Up

Sports,
Ladies Golf On a very warm day 13 ladies played the Wednesday Stableford. Winner was Julie Newsome with 38 points from Shirley Bruce with 36 on a count back from Sue Rees. Julie also picked up the nearest the pin on the 4th. Wednesday Mens 31 men played the Wednesday stableford with the winner Dennis Brown with 39 points. Matt Cave was second with 37 points on a countback from Bill Miller and Lindsay Purcell. Nearest the pins were the Pro Pin on the 7th Jimmy Adams, Al Collins on the 12th, Bill Miller the 14th and Scott Slade the…
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Feb
02
2026
By Newsroom
GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL LODGES SPECIAL RATE VARIATION APPLICATION WITH IPART

GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL LODGES SPECIAL RATE VARIATION APPLICATION WITH IPART

Council
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and unequivocally that the community does not want a rate rise. At the same time, the community has also been clear that it expects Council to maintain and improve essential services, renew ageing infrastructure, and protect the long-term viability of the region. The SRV application reflects the difficult position councils across New South Wales now face: rising costs, growing service expectations, and a…
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Feb
01
2026
By David Scott
Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Council, Local News, Rural, Sports
Glen Innes Severn’s Australia Day celebrations began in true country style with a “breakfast of champions” at Red Range Hall, where the Red Range Hall Committee pulled off a near-miraculous loaves and fishes effort. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed barbecued sausage and egg, steak and onion sandwiches, with generously donated steak from Rangers Valley earning particular appreciation. Australia Day Ambassador Dr Clio Cresswell set the tone with a short but engaging address that proved even mathematics can entertain on a public holiday morning. Festivities then moved to the Glen Innes Services Club, where the Glen Innes Lady Lions served a…
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