Free Events Planned for Glen Innes Youth Week 2025
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with a range of activities from 9 to 17 April. The program, coordinated by The Youth Booth, will offer... Read more.
Responding to Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby states in his opinion piece in your last issue that “If a boy is over school …. then they should consider going into trade and work etc. As a... Read more.
Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Maternity Services
Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has called for a Parliamentary inquiry into maternity services in rural and regional areas of New South Wales. On... Read more.
Glen Innes Public School Kindy Enrolments Open
Glen Innes Public School has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Kindergarten intake are now open. Families in the community with children who will be five years... Read more.
Utility Collides with Cow on New England Highway
New England Police are investigating a collision between a utility vehicle and a cow on the New England Highway yesterday morning. Emergency services were called... Read more.
Club Awards Inaugural Scholarship
The Glen Innes Highlands Lioness Lions Club has awarded its first-ever Post-Secondary Education Scholarship, valued at over $2,000, to Lottie Marr-Spillman. Lottie,... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 4th April 2025
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 4 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes... Read more.
Local Cane Toad Sighting Reported
Glen Innes Severn Council has been alerted to a report of a cane toad (Rhinella marina) sighting within the local area. Authorities from the NSW Department of Primary... Read more.
Glen Innes Cup Race Day Set for May 10
The Glen Innes Jockey Club has announced that the Glen Innes Cup Race Day, traditionally held in January, has been rescheduled to Saturday, 10 May 2025. This year’s... Read more.
Australian Celtic Festival – Opportunities for Local Businesses
Glen Innes is set to come alive from 1–4 May 2025 with the return of the Australian Celtic Festival (ACF), celebrating the cultures of Brittany, Cornwall, and... Read more.
Police Seek Witnesses to Two-Vehicle Crash on New England Highway
New England Police are calling for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the New England Highway near Grafton Street, Glen Innes, yesterday morning. Emergency... Read more.
St Joseph’s Students Shine at Diocesan Swimming Carnival
Following their school swimming carnival, twelve students from St Joseph’s Primary School in Glen Innes travelled to Gunnedah on 28 February to represent their... Read more.
Glen Innes to Celebrate Harmony Day with Community Event
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting the community to a special Harmony Day event on 21 March 2025, celebrating the region’s rich cultural diversity and fostering... Read more.
Have Your Say on Hunter New England Health Changes
Residents across the Hunter and New England regions are being encouraged to share their views on a proposed restructure of the local health district. Submissions... Read more.
State-of-the-art CT Scanning Facility To Be Established in Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council has approved the sale of part of 146-148 Church Street, Glen Innes, to New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business committed... Read more.
Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day
The St Joseph’s Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee is inviting the community to a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition at the St Joseph’s Family... Read more.
Emergency Financial Assistance Announced for North-East NSW Residents
Residents in the north-east of New South Wales who have been severely affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will receive emergency financial assistance as part... Read more.
Disaster Assistance Extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes Severn and Tenterfield Local Government Areas
Disaster relief measures have been extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes Severn, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGAs) in northern New South Wales as the... Read more.
Glen Innes Masonic Lodge Celebrates 150 Years
The Glen Innes Masonic Lodge 44 celebrated its sesquicentennial 150th anniversary this month. In 1874 a group of Freemasons who were living in Glen Innes held a... Read more.
Glen Innes to Welcome Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic
Glen Innes will be a key location as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic passes through the town on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Residents and visitors are encouraged... Read more.
BOM Issues Severe Weather Warning For Areas Including Northern Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and east of about Tenterfield in the Northern... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 21st March 2025
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes... Read more.
Celtic Festival Tickets Available At Lower Price For Locals
The Australian Celtic Festival is set to give locals a unique opportunity to experience the magic of this Glen Innes signature event, at a special promotional price.... Read more.
Glen Innes Public School Hosts Community Service Expo
Glen Innes Public School yesterday hosted a Community Service Expo, bringing together a wide range of community organisations, government services, and sports clubs... Read more.
Minerama Fossicking Gem & Jewellery Show to Proceed Despite Rain Forecast
The Minerama Fossicking Gem & Jewellery Show in Glen Innes is set to go ahead as planned this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, despite forecasts of heavy rain linked... Read more.
Glen Innes Arts Council Ushers In A New Era At Chapel Theatre AGM
In a spirited Annual General Meeting held at The Chapel Theatre, the Glen Innes Arts Council (GIAC), Australia’s oldest continuing Arts Council unveiled its newly... Read more.
Crime Concerns in Regional NSW to be Debated in Parliament
A petition calling for action on crime in regional New South Wales has reached the required 20,000 signatures, ensuring the issue will be debated in State Parliament.... Read more.
Glen Innes Highlands Embraces the Colours of Autumn
Glen Innes Severn Council has launched the Colours of the Highlands initiative, a campaign celebrating the natural beauty, cultural richness and strong sense of... Read more.
Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show Returns to Glen Innes
The Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 7–9 March 2025. As one of the largest events on the Glen Innes... Read more.
Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day to Offer Free Veterinary Services
RSPCA NSW is set to host the Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, providing vital veterinary services to eligible residents within the Glen Innes... Read more.
New Nurses To Boost Glen Innes Health Services
The Glen Innes community is set to benefit from an influx of new nurses, as part of a wider initiative to strengthen healthcare services across the Hunter New England... Read more.
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 7th March 2025
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 March 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes... Read more.
Council To Investigate Local Clean Energy And Carbon Technology
At the most recent Ordinary Council meeting, Glen Innes Severn Council approved a motion directing council officers to prepare a report outlining the potential costs,... Read more.
Men’s Shed Supporting Locals
The Glen Innes Men’s Shed have always been a strong supporter of local charities and organisations. Last week through the generous support of the local community... Read more.
Magic the Cat Reunited with Owner After Three-Year Disappearance
A Glen Innes woman has been reunited with her beloved cat, Magic, nearly three years after he went missing during a house move. Liz, Magic’s owner, searched for... Read more.
Report Highlights Health Disparities in Rural Australia
New data from the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) has revealed stark health inequalities between rural and metropolitan Australia, with avoidable deaths in... Read more.
Glen Innes Community Recognised For Storm Clean-Up Efforts
The Glen Innes community has been praised for its efforts in coming together to restore the town following a severe storm in January. The storm caused significant... Read more.
Discover Gems and Family Fun at Minerama 2025
The highly anticipated Minerama, one of the largest gem, jewellery, and fossicking events in New South Wales, is returning to Glen Innes from 7 to 9 March 2025.... Read more.
Glen Innes Elks Players Shine at Crescent Head 7s
Three talented players from local rugby team the Glen Innes Elks represented the Pacific Nomads at the Crescent Head 7s over the weekend. Sarah Byrne, Ash Richardson,... Read more.
Community Input Sought on Official Naming of Local Landmark
The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is inviting community feedback on a proposal by Glen Innes Severn Council to officially name a local landmark in Glen Innes as... Read more.
Poll: Grey Street Ball Sculptures
Newly installed ball-shaped sculptures have been dividing opinion on social media. Comments praising the new street decorations sit alongside others that question... Read more.
Photo Gallery – Glen Innes Show 2025
Its been another incredible year for the Glen Innes Show. Here is a selection of photos ... Read more.
Betta Appliances Takes First Place In Shop Window Competition
The elaborate and creative window display at Betta Appliances has taken out the honours in this year’s Glen Innes Show Society shop window competition. The electrical... Read more.
First Service Provider Announced For Health Hub
The Glen Innes Health Hub, operated by Rural Fit has announced its first service provider, HealthBright. Set to open in March 2025, the Glen Innes Health Hub promises... Read more.
Moylan To Introduce Bill to Tackle Youth Crime in Regional NSW
Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has given notice in Parliament of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill,’ aiming to address... Read more.
Council Investigates Waste Collection Incident
Glen Innes Severn Council and waste management contractor JR Richards & Sons are investigating a recent incident where recycling bins were collected with general... Read more.
Its Showtime!
Glen Innes is set to come alive once again with the annual Glen Innes Show, an event that showcases the very best of rural Australia. Recognised as one of the finest... Read more.
Glen Innes Golf Update
Ladies 29/01/2025 15 ladies played a stableford with Julie Dunn continuing her good form winning with 33 points from Rose Price, also playing good golf, with 31... Read more.
Community Facilities in Glen Innes Set for Major Upgrades
Glen Innes Severn Council has commenced work on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, supported by a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the... Read more.
Performance Pavilion Showcases Local Talent at Glen Innes Show
The Glen Innes Show will include the third annual Performance Pavilion event, featuring a variety of music and dance performances. With over 120 local performers,... Read more.