Justice Where We Live
“People don’t really know where to look for us until they need us,” says Terri Coleman, Principal Solicitor at North and North West Community Legal Service... Read more.
Celebrity cook Matt Golinski returns to Glen Innes Show
When Glen Innes News caught up with celebrity cook Matt Golinski, he had just driven five hours to cook dinner for 140 people — after four days of preparation.... Read more.
Two Celebrity Chefs Headline Gourmet Fiesta at Glen Innes Show
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... Read more.
Highest parkrun in Australia
If your New Year’s resolutions include getting some exercise, meeting new people, saving money or doing a bit of volunteering, parkrun might be just the thing.... Read more.
Joanne Austen Brown – Bronze at the Global Book Awards
Glen Innes author Joanne Austen Brown has ended the year on a high, receiving international recognition for her latest novel The War Rings. Joanne was awarded a... Read more.
Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Stall a Great Success
The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW was established in 1933 to support hospitals and other health care centres to enhance the welfare of patients and staff. Today,... Read more.
A Community Christmas at the Town Hall
One of Glen Innes’ most treasured traditions returns again this year — the big Christmas Day lunch at the Town Hall. The Scheer family has been involved since... Read more.
Here Comes Christmas!
The Glen Innes Red Cross has officially launched its 24th Annual Christmas Tree Exhibition at the Town Hall, and festive spirit is already filling the room. More... Read more.
Conversations with our Councillors
Glen Innes Severn Council has launched a new monthly initiative giving residents the chance to speak directly with Councillors and Council staff in a relaxed setting... Read more.
A HOME GROWN HOUSING MODEL THAT WORKS – KARINYA, GLEN INNES
Karinya, Glen Innes, is a home-grown housing model which has housed 144 people in its 50 years of operation. This anniversary was celebrated by residents and the... Read more.
Showcasing Glen Innes Gardeners
Over the weekend, the Glen Innes & District Garden Club hosted its much-loved annual Flower Show at the Glen Innes Community Centre. The event welcomed... Read more.
Homestead Series 2025 Finale at Deepwater Station
The old woolshed at Deepwater Station resonated with the sounds of classical music on Sunday 26 October before an audience of over 100 music lovers from across the... Read more.
CWA Glen Innes Invites New Members
Founded in 1923, the Glen Innes branch of the Country Women’s Association has been supporting local women and families for more than a century — and it’s still... Read more.
Celebrating Glen Innes Bookworld Inc
Congratulations to Glen Innes Bookworld Inc which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Bookworld is a religious bookstore established in 2005 by a non-denominational... Read more.
Local Co-op Boosts Home Schooling Experience
“People do ask if you are crazy” says Lama Butler about the reaction of some people when they find out that she is home-schooling her children. Lama is one of... Read more.
Celebrating Judy Vivers’ 60 Years of Service
Friends, family and Red Cross members packed into the cosy Crofters Cottage on Friday 15 August to celebrate Mrs Judy Vivers and her sixty years of service to the... Read more.
In Conversation with Sweetie Pie’s Nicole and Zaylie Hyde
At the recent 2025 Glen Innes Business Awards, the prestigious Business of the Year Award was won by Sweetie Pie’s Bake Shop, which also won the Hospitality Award.... Read more.
Milestone for Much-Loved Local Priest
On 16 July 2025, more than 35 people joined Father Thaddeus Osita Ike of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Glen Innes to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his... Read more.
In Conversation With Harvey Young
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.... Read more.
Decades of Dedication Honoured at Glen Innes Hospital
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... Read more.
Rotary Glen Innes Marks 85 Years of Service and Impact
Unite for Good is the call to action for the Rotary Club of Glen Innes which recently celebrated its 85th Birthday and 2025 Changeover Dinner at the Glen Innes and... Read more.
A Warm Welcome for Essential Workers
Pagan Kelly is the dynamic Community Connector at Local Connect Glen Innes, which delivers The Welcome Experience – a service designed to attract and retain... Read more.
Not Just for Bookworms: Glen Innes Library
Today’s public libraries have much more on offer than traditional reading materials like books, not that there is anything wrong with books of course! Increasingly... Read more.
Gallery – Winter Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones 2025
June 21 is the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year with the longest noon shadow of the year. Locals and visitors gathered on an ideally sunny day... Read more.
In Conversation with Jan Lemon OAM
Glen Innes is celebrating local legend Jan Lemon receiving an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List this month. Jan’s commitment to her... Read more.
Oasis Community Garden – From Little Things, Big Things Grow
Befitting its name, the Oasis Community Garden is a quiet haven welcoming people from across Glen Innes. The Garden’s Coordinator is Cheryl Rudd and Michelle Gaynor... Read more.
In Conversation with Janette and Doug Forsyth
By now many people will have noticed that there are new people in the Glen Innes Newsagency, so let us tell you a bit more about Doug and Janette Forsyth who took... Read more.
Highland Dancing in the Glen…and Beyond
Six years ago Kristina Sanne, Director and Lead Teacher at Jacaranda Highland Dancers in Grafton, was approached by a few persuasive Glen Innes families keen to... Read more.
In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz
Who are the Skinner Boyz? Brothers Nathan and Joel Skinner aka The Skinner Boyz are fast becoming musical sensations in their adopted hometown of Glen Innes, where... Read more.
Celtic Music At The Library
Begin your Celtic Festival Friday with an hour of glorious music hosted by the Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library at 71 Grey St. The short and FREE concert... Read more.
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Now a fixture on the Celtic Festival calendar, the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale is on again at Glen Innes Scout Hall. Funds raised from the Book Sale... Read more.
Glen Innes Churches – Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2025
Easter is considered the most important festival of the Christian faith because it is the anniversary of a key foundation of Christianity, Jesus’s resurrection.... Read more.
A Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft
On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series... Read more.
NECOM’s Heritage Homestead Series Opens with a Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft
On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series... Read more.
New to Glen Innes? 12 Tips for New Residents
As a very recent newcomer to Glen Innes, I have put together this short list of things that I have found useful to know as I settle into Glen Innes life. If you... Read more.
In Conversation With Elena Weatherall
Elena Weatherall is the CEO of the Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council, a role she took on 11 months ago. Local Area Land Councils are part of the network... Read more.
Glen Innes Region To Host First Annual Fishing And Pigging Comp
Glen Innes first Annual Fishing & Pigging Competition is taking place between 11 and 27 April 2025. Designed to get kids off the streets and back to the bush... Read more.
The Hon Nichole Overall MLC Visits Glen Innes VIEW Club
More than 70 rural women from Gunnedah, Manilla, Tamworth and Glen Innes VIEW Clubs gathered at the Services Club, Glen Innes, to celebrate International Women’s... Read more.
Putting The Fun Into Fundraiser
Glen Innes VIEW Club is hosting a very special fundraiser on International Women’s Day, Saturday 8th March at the Glen Innes Services Club VIEW (Voice, Interests... Read more.
Kindy 2025: A New Chapter Begins
Thursday 6th February 2025 was a momentous day for dozens of small children across the district, as they entered the world of big school for the first time with... Read more.
Community Profile – Glen Innes Speakers
Do you hate public speaking? Well you are not alone! For some people the fear of public speaking is said to be worse than the fear of death. And if this is the year... Read more.