Local News – Glen Innes News

Jun

18

2026

HALF A MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT TO OVERHAUL GLEN INNES LIBRARY

Local Newsglen innes severn public library

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was pleased to announce $500,000 has been secured for major upgrades to the Glen Innes Library. The funding came via the State Library of NSW Public Library Infrastructure Grants program which helps councils across the state improve facilities at their local libraries. Mr Moylan said the last time the Glen Innes Library had an update was more than two decades ago and the popular space is in need of a refresh. “The Glen Innes Library hasn’t seen any updates since 2001 when it was relocated to its current space,” he said. “With this grant,…

Jun

17

2026

By Newsroom

A note from the Traction Club

Local NewsNew England Heritage Traction Club

WHAT A DAY! What a day indeed! New England Heritage Traction Club held their first Open Day for the Historic Glen Innes Brickworks. The public voiced their appreciation that ‘someone’ had finally taken on the project. Some attendees had worked there in the past eg; Mick, Keith, Vaughan, Mark, Rusty and Jim. John Marr was the previous licensee of the property and took guided tours. Belting Out Bricks video was viewed by many. Raffles were popular: first prize winner was Victoria Kennedy, Cindy Sillick won second prize while Noel Ryan won third prize. Businesses in Glen Innes must be thanked…

Jun

16

2026

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Lions

Local NewsGlen Innes Lions Club

The annual Celtic Festival, which draws a myriad of visitors to our town, is also the major fundraiser for the Glen Innes LIONS. The Glen Innes LIONS club have been part of the Glen Innes community since 1953. Funds raised by the Lions are distributed back into the community annually in time for close of financial year in June and on an ad-hoc basis. This year the Glen Innes LIONS club have committed to donate back approximately $10,000 to local community organisations at our annual changeover dinner being held on 24 June 2026. The club has also made donations to…

Jun

15

2026

By Newsroom

Deepwater Railway Station Set for New Community Use

Council, Local News, Rural

Jun

14

2026

By Newsroom

Brickworks Open Day

Local NewsGlen Innes Brickworks

A fantastic day at the Glen Innes Brickworks Open Day

Jun

12

2026

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History – Baking Bread

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum

Matthew and Catherine Williamson bought the IXL Bakery from Frank Willis the day World War 1 was declared and sold it the day the end of hostilities was announced. As well as the usual locals, Williamsons had a huge clientele to supply - the army camp at the Golf links, the Agricultural Experimental Farm and the Prison Farm. Catherine remembered the drawn-out process: “Bread was made by hand by placing large bags of flour, yeast and other ingredients in wooden troughs and when mixed, left to rise for several hours. Then it was kneaded on top of the trough, and…

Jun

10

2026

By Newsroom

Brick Works Open Day

Local NewsGlen Innes Brick works

Like many regional towns growing with settlement Glen Innes had a need for fired bricks. The Willis family name gets a mention as brick makers in the 1870’s and it was the coming of the railway in 1884 that saw the consolidation of brick making in the district. A brick works was established at Bell Rock (at the end of Blue Hills Rd) where production reached 30,000 bricks per fortnight. At some time between 1894 and 1922 the brick works moved from Bell Rock to the current site in Thomas Street. In 1922 The Glen Innes Brick and Tile Company…

Jun

08

2026

By Newsroom

Meet the Biosecurity Officer

Council, Local News, Rural

Residents are invited to a practical weeds information session hosted by the Glen Innes Severn Council Biosecurity Officer on 12 June from 11am–1pm at the Glen Innes Highlands Hub. Learn how to identify, control and prevent weed spread on rural and residential properties. Bring questions, photos or weed samples for expert advice.

Jun

04

2026

By Newsroom

GLENRAC welcomes funding for Innovative Farming Forecaster Project

Local News, RuralGLENRAC

GLENRAC Inc has welcomed the recent announcement of more than $1.7 million in funding for Landcare programs across the Northern Tablelands under the NSW Government’s Landcare Enabling Program. As part of this investment, the New England Landcare Network has secured $830,899 to deliver its regional project, “Towards informed, integrative land and water management,” with GLENRAC playing a key role in project delivery. This funding will support the establishment of a Farming Forecaster weather monitoring network, an initiative designed to address a critical information gap for landholders and service providers across the region. The project will deliver a shared, real-time data…

Jun

04

2026

By Newsroom

Introducing Miss Remington

Local News, Ruraltown hall

Astute readers of this esteemed publication may recently have noted the addition of an Australian Red Kelpie in our hallowed pages and online Introducing Miss Remington. Miss Remington and her 'mum and dad' Heather and Clint were recent visitors to Glen Innes and snapped this wonderful picture outside the Town Hall. Welcome to town Miss Remington and thank you for visiting!!