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Op Shop thanks you

Op Shop thanks you

On behalf of the Glen Innes Opportunity Shop team of volunteers, I would like to thank the local community for its generous support of this organisation through its wonderful donations of saleable goods. Every dollar from every item sold goes into a 'giveaway fund.'  The accumulated fund's money is redistributed annually, to directly benefit our community and region and make a real difference. The beneficiaries cover a diverse range of community groups, including aged care, arts and culture, disability, education and emergency services. The Opportunity Shop's mission statement: 'turning donated goods into good donations,' underpins our operation as a, not…
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Regional Australia Bank Keeps Giving Back to the Community

Regional Australia Bank Keeps Giving Back to the Community

Regional Australia Bank Keeps Giving Back to the Community Regional Australia Bank is once again celebrating the power of community through its long-running Community Partnership Program (CPP) — a unique initiative that turns everyday banking into local support. Now in its 16th year, the CPP allows members to nominate a local cause or organisation, with the Bank donating a portion of its profits based on each member’s average annual account balance. Last financial year, 13% of the Bank’s profits were invested back into regional communities, supporting more than 2,200 community groups across Australia — including 84 right here in Glen…
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Golden Girls Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Golden Girls Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Before we explore the story... something to ponder: Can men get breast cancer? When we moved to Glen Innes 3 and a half years ago, I was employed to work remotely. This meant my interaction with the town was very minimal and as a newcomer it's difficult to interact when working from home 5 days with long hours. Reaching out to the community via the town social pages, my husband and I were looking to connect with other newcomers or any interested in meeting new people. The initial event consisted of 8 women, some locals born and bred in town…
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Hospital Redevelopment – Review of Environmental Factors

Hospital Redevelopment – Review of Environmental Factors

The community is being invited to view and provide feedback on the Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment planning documents, with the Review of Environmental Factors on public exhibition. Labor Spokesperson for Northern Tablelands Peter Primrose said “It’s great to see the work to deliver the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment progressing and I encourage all staff, patients, and the community to take part in the upcoming community consultation, to have their say and learn more about this $50 million project." He went on to say, “The community feedback has already been very valuable and helped shape the design of the new hospital…
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Council Business Papers available

Council Business Papers available

The agenda and annexures for the Glen Innes Severn Council Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 and are now on the Council's website.  This meeting has been brought forward from the usual 4th Thursday in the month to the 3rd Thursday. Key reports address financial sustainability, such as investment strategies, monthly investment reports showing a portfolio of $24.5M in term deposits, and a quarterly borrowings report detailing over $10M in total loan liabilities. The unrestricted cash is at positive $4.92M, with the NAB loan of $5M. Other significant topics include the proposed adoption of a Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing…
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COUNCIL REPRESENTS OUR REGION AT 2025 REGIONS RISING NATIONAL CONFERENCE

COUNCIL REPRESENTS OUR REGION AT 2025 REGIONS RISING NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Glen Innes Severn has taken its place on the national stage, representing the strength and innovation of regional Australia at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Conference in Canberra. The conference brought together Ministers, regional leaders and industry experts to explore how regions are shaping Australia’s future — from renewable energy and infrastructure to housing, workforce and health. At the Regional Dialogue Day, the Glen Innes Health Hub — an initiative of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) — was showcased as one of the nation’s most innovative regional health projects. The Hub…
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A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit – Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete –!

A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit – Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete –!

🎉 Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete – A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit! 🎉 Get ready for one of Emmaville’s favourite days of the year — the Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete, on Saturday 18th October 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! This year’s fete promises a wonderful mix of old-fashioned fun, local flair, and country hospitality — all in support of our much-loved local hospital. Stroll through the market stalls brimming with handmade crafts, fresh produce, and local treasures. Tap your feet to live music, enjoy the fashion parade, and follow the scent of the BBQ and food…
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Vale Mr Bob Blair

Vale Mr Bob Blair

The Consummate agent It is with much sadness that we advise members past and present that one of the universally admired gentlemen of our profession Mr Bob Blair has passed away peacefully in Glen Innes at the age of 87. Bob Blair was an institution within the New England pastoral region, particularly in the Glen Innes District who commanded the respect and loyalty from the agency and wider rural fraternity over many years. A Dalgety man through and through, his distinguished career extended across a lifetime in the employ of Dalgety, Dalgety Winchcombe FGC, and later Landmark companies. He was…
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Legacy Badge presented to Services Club

Legacy Badge presented to Services Club

On the 3 October, Glen Innes Legacy members Jim Berridge and Peter Brown presented a $1000 badge to the Glen Innes and District Services Club General Manager, Mr Brodie Hutchinson. The funds from the badge purchased by the Services Club will help Legacy support locally the families of Australian Defence Force personnel who lost their lives on active service or in training for it. Mr Hutchinson was pleased that the Services Club could be part of the wonderful community support that Legacy receives here in Glen Innes, especially during Badge Week. Glen Innes Legacy and Legacy’s beneficiaries are most appreciative…
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