Jun
21
2026
Jun
20
2026
A discussion on Item 7.3 of Ordinary Council Meeting 18 June 26
I was remiss in attributing the authorship as AI generated. I provided all the information used in the post. I provided a recognised journalistic tool with two documents. The minutes are readily available to the public. Anyone who listened to the live streaming or attended the Council meeting would have heard my discussion. I submitted my discussion to the program, in its entirety. I asked the program for an audio version which is simply another way of presenting information and is a powerful AI tool. Many people do not watch the live streaming of Council meetings and do not wish…
Jun
18
2026
HALF A MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT TO OVERHAUL GLEN INNES 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
A note from the 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
Glen Innes Lions
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
14
2026
Jun
12
2026
Our Local History – Baking Bread
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
Brick Works Open Day
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
Meet the Biosecurity Officer
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.