Month: May 2026

Pathfinders to Host Clothesline Project Across New England

Pathfinders to Host Clothesline Project Across New England

Pathfinders to Host Clothesline Project Across New England Pathfinders will host a series of Clothesline Project events across the New England region this May, providing a powerful platform for community members to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and stand in support of victim-survivors. Held during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Clothesline Project is a globally recognised initiative that creates a safe and supportive space for people to share their experiences through art and storytelling. Event Details: • Armidale: 6 May 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Pathfinders, Ground Floor, 1A/215 Beardy Street • Glen Innes: 7…
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COUNCIL FACILITATED STATE OF THE ART HEALTH FACILITY NOW OPEN

COUNCIL FACILITATED STATE OF THE ART HEALTH FACILITY NOW OPEN

Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis, this week welcomed the opening of the first local Computed Tomography (CT) scanning facility, marking a significant step forward in healthcare access, liveability and economic development for Glen Innes and the surrounding area. The facility, delivered by New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business dedicated to improving regional healthcare, commenced operations last week following Council’s strategic decision at its Extraordinary Meeting in March 2025 to approve the sale of 146 Church Street and part of 148 Church Street, the former Essential Energy site. Councillor Davis said, “This facility is only…
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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, A previous Glen Innes Severn Council purchased the Quarry from Wayne McCarthy in February 2015 with a $970,000 NSW government grant (Glen Innes Examiner (11/2/2015). As ratepayers we were told that it was going to secure the town’s  water supply as an off stream water storage with a capacity that is 16% larger than the Beardy Weir. The Quarry (source GISC) was supposed provide 2 1/2 years supply once the Beardy Waters stopped flowing. Why then is the Glen Innes township  currently on Level 3 water restrictions? Have we, the ratepayers been misled by the very council that…
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Clans First, Then All Who Follow — Welcome to Glen Innes

Clans First, Then All Who Follow — Welcome to Glen Innes

This week, Glen Innes opens its arms first and foremost to the Clans. From near and far, you have travelled to stand proudly beneath your banners — to share history, kinship, music, language and story. Your presence gives this gathering its soul. Groups including Clan Buchanan, Clan Macaulay, Clan MacEwen, Clan Grant, Clan MacNicol, Clan Gregor, Clan Sinclair, Clan MacLennan, the Sutherland Society, Clan Lamont and Clan Fraser of Lovat, alongside organisations such as the Gaelic Bothy, Qld Manx Society, SAHC, ASSMB and CCA, bring depth and authenticity that cannot be manufactured — only lived and shared. We thank you…
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