Local News – Page 25 – Glen Innes News

Aug

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2025

Farmer Update to Bring Industry Insights to Glen Innes

Local News, RuralGLENRAC, Karen Bavea, Meat & Livestock Australia, Rural Aid, TAFE

Local farmers will have the opportunity to hear the latest industry updates at the upcoming Farmer Update, to be held at TAFE NSW Glen Innes on Wednesday, 27 August 2024, from 6pm to 9pm. The evening will feature presentations on a range of topics, including a Beef and Sheep Market Report from Meat & Livestock Australia, and an overview of new animal welfare management plan requirements from Integrity Systems. Rural Aid will also introduce Farm Army and educational programs aimed at supporting rural communities. A light supper will be provided on the night. Attendance is free, but organisers stress that…

Aug

22

2025

By Newsroom

Roobot Sculpture to Be Unveiled in Emmaville

Local NewsEmmaville RSL Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Mick Brown, Roobot, Taronga Tin Project

A community event will be held in Emmaville later this month for the official unveiling of Roobot, a metal kangaroo sculpture created by Queensland artist Mick Brown. The unveiling by Mayor Margot Davis will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at Emmaville RSL Park. A free sausage sizzle, provided by Taronga Mines, will follow the event. Mayor Davis said “Our community was consulted on this project, and I’m pleased to share that there was strong support for Roobot’s installation in Emmaville. This striking sculpture is not only a generous gift from Taronga Mines Pty Ltd but also…

Aug

21

2025

By Newsroom

Rotary’s Mherv Van to Visit Glen Innes

Local NewsGlen Innes Rotary Club, Glen Innes Town Hall, Mherv Van

A mobile health service aiming to “save local lives” will be visiting Glen Innes later this month, offering free health checks to the local community. The Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv), a project operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local Rotary clubs and community organisations, will be stationed in Glen Innes on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August 2025. The van will be located on the right-hand side of the Town Hall on Grey Street and open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on both days. mherv has been operating for over six years across…

Aug

20

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Convent to Change Hands with Plans for Events Venue

Local NewsNellie Hayes, St Josephs Convent

A well-known Glen Innes landmark, known locally as “The Convent”, has been sold with an unconditional exchange of contracts. Principal of the selling agency Raine & Horne Rural Glen Innes, Nellie Hayes, said the sale met expectations under good conditions. The property attracted strong interest during the campaign, with more than 220 enquiries and 17 offers received. Although the final price has not been disclosed, the property was marketed with a price guide of $1.5 million. The buyers are from outside the district and intend to proceed with the existing Development Approval (DA). The approval allows the convent site to…

Aug

20

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History – Ben Lomond

Local NewsBen Lomond, Our Local History

For the centenary of the Ben Lomond school in 1985 a committee of Tony Judge, Bill & Kate Every, Rose Coward, Sedge & Leonie Ormerod, and Patsy Fulloon compiled an excellent history of the area. Earliest pioneers up there were Thomas Perry who took up Ben Lomond station and Andrew Wauchope - Moredun. In the early 1880s a huge workforce of railway workers lived in tents along the route of the railway construction. They toiled to lay lines, carve out cuttings and raise embankments with only basic equipment for this track from Armidale that was completed to Glen Innes in…

Aug

19

2025

By Newsroom

Decades on the Land, Now Selling It

Local NewsColin Say & Co, Paul Gellie

Paul Gellie has joined the rural sales team at Colin Say & Co in Glen Innes, bringing decades of farming experience and strong local knowledge to the role. Although new to real estate — starting just two months ago — Paul has been a client of the agency for more than 30 years. “I’m pretty entrenched in the business and understand the makeup of Colin Say & Co and the depth they’ve got,” he said. “It’s been good to come on board and get the opportunity to do rural sales.” A lifelong farmer involved in both the cattle and sheep…

Aug

19

2025

By Newsroom

Vietnam Veterans’ Day marked at ANZAC Park

Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Legacy, St Josephs Primary School, Vietnam Veterans Day

A commemorative service was held on Monday at ANZAC Park in Glen Innes to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Representatives from several organisations attended and laid wreaths in honour of those who served, including the RSL, Legacy, and Glen Innes Severn Council. Students Matt and Lara from St Joseph’s Primary School also took part in the ceremony, laying a wreath on behalf of their school.

Aug

18

2025

By Newsroom

Fatal Crash on Shannon Vale Road

Local NewsNew England Police District, NSW Ambulance

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s New England region this morning. About 9.20am (Monday 18 August 2025), emergency services were called to Shannon Vale Road, Bald Nob – about 26km east of Glen Innes – following reports a vehicle had crashed. The male driver of the vehicle was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified. Officers attached to New England Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the incident. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Aug

18

2025

By Bree Geach

Chapel Theatre Set to Rock

Local NewsCarelles, Catie Turner, Chapel Theatre, Genevieve Byrne, Glen Innes Arts Council, Jenny Sloman, Kat Sharman, Kath Duddy, Katie Macansh, Lindy Alt, Michael DeWyntre, Mikey Williams, Naomi Bain, Nathan Skinner, Nesta Johnson, Roberts + Morrow, Ruth Sim Brummel, Scott Macansh, Sean O'Hara, Shanny Core, Tahleia Gerlofsma, We Will Rock You

With only 2 weeks of rehearsals left until their opening performance, the cast, crew and production team for “We Will Rock You” are really stepping it up! The Glen Innes Arts Council proudly presents the musical ‘We Will Rock You’ by Queen and Ben Elton, distributed by Ben Spicer Productions. With 11 performances running over 3 massive weeks, between August 29th through to September 13th at the historic Chapel Theatre, this show is shaping up to be amazing! Featuring an all-star local production team, a talented cast and band, the unforgettable music of Queen, a dash of innuendo, and a…

Aug

18

2025

By Newsroom

Community Feedback Shapes Final ANZAC Nature Play Park Designs

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council

Plans for a major upgrade of the ANZAC Park playground are moving ahead, with the project set to transform the existing play area into a nature-themed, inclusive, and engaging space for children of all ages. Consultation on the ANZAC Nature Play Park has now concluded, with Glen Innes Severn Council thanking residents for their input into the project. From 17 June to 9 July 2025, Council received 20 submissions on the proposed designs. The feedback has been reviewed, leading to some adjustments before construction begins. The existing playground will need to be temporarily closed during the build, with Council to…