Local News – Glen Innes News

Jul

31

2026

RFS declares start of Bush Fire Danger Period in Northern Tablelands

Local News, Rural

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) begins in the Northern Tablelands on 1st August 2026 and the RFS is urging residents to prepare now. The RFS today announced 3 Local Government Areas (LGAs) will commence the BFDP on 1st August 2026, ahead of the commencement of the statewide statutory BFDP on 1 October, due to prevailing dry conditions. RFS Inspector Scott Keelan is urging residents in Tenterfield, Inverell and Glen Innes Severn LGAs to make and discuss their bush fire survival plan. “Northern Tablelands is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, so the RFS has declared the Bush Fire Danger Period…

Jul

29

2026

By Newsroom

News from Deepwater

Local News, Rural

Jul

28

2026

By Newsroom

Record-breaking farewell for Kayden

Local News, Sports

Saturday’s Australian Standing Stones parkrun was a particularly memorable event, as local athlete Kayden Elliott completed his final run before leaving to attend college in the United States. Despite bitterly cold conditions—temperatures fell to minus eight degrees during the early morning course setup—Kayden completed the challenging five-kilometre course in 17 minutes and 34 seconds. The outstanding performance set a new course record and marked Kayden’s personal best at the event. Held each Saturday morning at Centennial Parklands, the Australian Standing Stones parkrun is Australia’s highest-elevation parkrun, beginning at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. The course includes more than 100…

Jul

24

2026

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History: The Paragon Café Kythera

Local News

Dr James Kalokerinos sings Dr Archie Kalokerinos, in 2000 awarded the prestigious title of ‘Greek Australian of the Century’ was born in 1927 in Glen Innes to Greek café owners Nickolas and Maria Kalokerinos. He was one of four of their children who became doctors. (Andrea Kalokerinos’ exceptional story of these men of non-English speaking Kytherian-Greek immigrant parents who ran the Paragon café in Glen Innes, is in our online edition of the Glen Innes News. - below) When Nickolas Kalokerinos came to Australia before World War 1 he first worked in an oyster bar/café in Sydney before going…

Jul

21

2026

By Newsroom

Local Allied Health Providers Needed to Support Students

Local News, School News

Glen Innes High School is seeking local allied health professionals and organisations willing to provide work placements for a dedicated group of Year 11 students. The students are currently completing a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, which requires each participant to undertake 120 hours of practical workplace experience within an allied health setting. These hardworking students have demonstrated a strong commitment to their studies and are eager to gain practical skills while learning from experienced local professionals. Suitable placements may be available across a range of allied health services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, podiatry, rehabilitation and…

Jul

17

2026

By David Scott

Coffee Stop with Heidi

Local News, Rural

There was a familiar face back in Glen Innes this week, with Heidi Hallam (née Williamson) taking time to catch up with locals while passing through town on her way to Brisbane. Heidi, who grew up in Glen Innes, stopped in at the Town Hall Coffee Shop with her husband, Dave Hallam of Fox & Lillie Rural, as the pair travelled north to attend the Rural Marketing Agents Network Conference. Fresh from her recent appointment as Senior Vice Chair of the NSW Nationals, Heidi said she has been spending time travelling across the state, listening to the concerns of regional…

Jul

16

2026

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History – Dentist Oswald George Havelock Sinfield

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum

Hamlet’s “Cruel only to be kind” could well describe a not so very long-ago dental practice. It is highly unlikely these days that any woman prior to her marriage has received the gift of a full mouth tooth extraction and new dentures. Dental upkeep was very expensive, especially in the days when there were no regular appointments, and the regimens of regular flossing, mouthwash, fluoride, and of course electric toothbrushes, still in the future. On top of that, sweeteners and sugar were becoming more widely available and being used more frequently. Therefore, when a woman was getting married, often her…

Jul

14

2026

By Newsroom

The Flip Program

Local News

Women with Big Ideas Invited to Join Free Business Program Women across the Glen Innes region with an innovative business idea are being encouraged to apply for a fully funded program designed to help transform promising concepts into successful businesses. Applications are now open for Phase 1 – Founder Readiness of the FLIP Innovation and Leadership Program, which supports women throughout New South Wales to develop the skills, confidence and networks needed to launch and grow innovative enterprises. The program is ideal for women who are thinking about starting a business, developing an existing idea, or looking to turn a…

Jul

13

2026

By Newsroom

Teapots, Teapots and more Teapots

Local News

There was a great attendance for the opening of the Glen Innes Art Gallery's "Teapot Show" on the 4th July. Many people and many Teapots, from the Quirky to the plan bizarre, and that's just the Teapots. The Show will be open from 10am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 1pm Saturday at the Glen Innes Art Gallery at 71 Grey Street (Next to the Library) Until the 31st July 2026. Brought to you by the Glen Innes Pottery Club with entities in clay and in painting and in textiles, there is something for everyone. The Winning entries: …

Jul

10

2026

By Newsroom

Rebuild the Guild

Local NewsMusos Guild

Glen Innes showed its strong community spirit last weekend as the Glen Innes Musicians’ Society (GIMS) launched Rebuild the Guild to a fantastic reception at the historic Chapel Theatre. Over 270 people came through the doors across the two performances – packing the venue for a vibrant celebration of local talent. Hosted by Jeff Manning, who also performed a couple of his own original songs, the all-local line-up included Naomi Bain, Suzy Meyer, James Flinn, Laurie Newsome, Katie Randall, Christine Davis, Lauren Sigvartsen, Catie Turner, Bree Geach, Tahleia Gerlofsma, Kat Sharman, and the tight house band of Williams, Duddy, Flinn…