Local News – Page 17 – Glen Innes News

Oct

02

2025

PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOIRS HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes Public School

The Glen Innes Public School’s senior choir and small choral group both brought home First Place trophies from the annual Tenterfield Eisteddfod in the first week of September. The eisteddfod was held in the Tenterfield School of Arts Theatre under the watchful eyes, and ears, of London-trained adjudicator, Melissa Buchholz. Ms Buchholz teaches woodwind, piano, double bass and singing, and her students have won countless awards and scholarships (and toured and performed) all over Europe. The accompanists for the Glen Innes contestants were pianist Helen Smith and guitarist Sean O’Hara. Twenty Five of the 33 choir members made the trip…

Oct

01

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History: Early days of Timbs Pharmacy

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum

Timbs Pharmacy is celebrating 150 years of dedicated service to Glen Innes. This, the first pharmacy to be established in Glen Innes has been in the hands of only five owners Arthur Dodd, Grover brothers, Pat Timbs, Bill Munro and Dimity Newsome. AJ Dodd originally dispensed from a small building north of the present Court House and when, in 1900 the Hutchison Estate erected the present, now heritage listed pharmacy on the corner of Grey and Bourke streets, he moved and worked there for 24 years. In contrast to today’s bright spacious premises a faded print of 1909 depicted a…

Oct

01

2025

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What’s happening in Deepwater?

Local News, RuralDeepwater

Check out the work of the Deepwater Progress Association and their latest (September 2025) newsletter here.

Sep

30

2025

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A Decade of Dedication: Furnished In Glen Celebrates 10 Years

Local NewsFurnished in Glen

Ten years ago, Furnished In Glen opened its doors with little more than a dream and a deep sense of determination. What began as a humble vision—to offer the local community a curated shopping experience—has grown into a thriving destination for Manchester, Bedding, Furniture, and so much more. "From the very beginning, our mission was clear: to bring quality, comfort, and style into the homes of our customers. Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings, adapted to changing tastes, and embraced new trends—all while staying true to our roots." said Liarne Williams owner of Furnished in Glen. Liarne went on…

Sep

30

2025

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Business Chamber Meets for AGM

Local NewsBusiness NSW New England North West, Glen Innes Business Chamber, Troy Arandale

The Glen Innes Business Chamber Annual General Meeting will be held in late October 2025 at a date to be confirmed by the Chamber 6:00 PM New England Club | Board Room The following Committee Member positions will be filled: - President - Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer …

Sep

30

2025

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High School Newsletter

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes High School

Year 12 have finished for the year and school holidays have begun. The following link provides information on the activities of our great little high school over the last term. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/N3e7DdM/issue-12/page/cover

Sep

29

2025

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Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) Highlights – 25 September 2025

Council, Local Newscouncil meeting

The Editor has received correspondence from the Acting General Manager of GISC which is included as an addendum to this report for clarity and transparency. At 8:45 am, prior to the council meeting, former Councillor Mrs Lara Gresham addressed Council in a Public Forum. Members of the public are allowed to address Councillors for 5 minutes prior to the meeting, following an application to Council. Mrs Gresham spoke against item 7.6 Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing Framework for Councillors. The basic tenet of Mrs Gresham’s address was that the Workplace Health and Safety Act states, categorically, that it does not…

Sep

29

2025

By Chris Richards

AMCAL GLEN INNES OWNERSHIP CHANGE

Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Pharmacy

The staff, friendly service and range of stock stay the same, but watch for new professional services. Regular customers of the AMCAL pharmacy in Glen Innes may not have noticed many changes since the new owners took over last week but there are new services in the wind. Jenni Jackson, Alyce Northey and Mylene Bagasin officially took over last week. All three are familiar faces in the pharmacy, having worked with the Graydons who were the previous owners, and all three are fully qualified pharmacists. Alyce is a Glen Innes local and a member of the well-known Kempton family here,…

Sep

26

2025

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Glen Innes News is back on the street

Local NewsGlen Innes News

Thank you for the enormous support of the Glen Innes community in getting the Glen Innes News back on the streets following a series of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances. Issue 19 is now at your regular pick up points. Thank you to our advertisers for their understanding, and a special huge thank you to Pete and Bec Davis at The Shop in Glen for printing this issue in full colour. Knowing that the paper always seems to run out quickly at many of our outlets we will be doing another run about on Monday to 'top up'.

Sep

23

2025

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WOW – that’s an experience that must be preserved!

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Land of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

🌧️ Rain couldn’t stop the crowds! Despite the rolling scuds of rain, Glen Innes locals — joined by curious visitors — streamed into the Old Glen Innes Power Station on Saturday. By 9:30am, the building was alive with a fantastic turnout, all eager to marvel at the technology that once powered our town through the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The undisputed stars of the show? Two enormous engines, still as impressive today as they were nearly a century ago. Guests were handed a vintage brochure from the History House, written and edited by Ivan March, recounting the story of the…