Local News

Aug
09
2025
By Newsroom
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Gwydir Highway

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Gwydir Highway

Local News,
A man has died in a two-vehicle crash on the Gwydir Highway near Glen Innes.. About 12.30pm today (Saturday 9 August 2025), emergency services were called to the Gwydir Highway, Swan Vale, about 30km west of Glen Innes, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a Ford Ranger utility collided head-on with a B-double combination semi-trailer. The driver of the utility – a man aged in his 20s, was trapped in the vehicle until being removed by emergency services personnel but could not be revived and died at the scene. A 22-year-old…
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Aug
09
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our Local History – Tattersalls Hotel

Our Local History – Tattersalls Hotel

Local News,
Glen Innes’ Tattersalls Hotel once “saw the patronage of vice-regal parties and dignitaries from all parts of the world”. On 1 July 1905 ‘The Queenslander’ ran an effusive article on the recent modernisation undertaken by licensee CC Finney. Armidale builder G F Nott worked to the specifications of architect J F O’Connor and G B Clark was the painter. “…the hotel accommodation to be obtained in Glen Innes is equal to the best outside the metropolis and Tattersalls Hotel which has justly earned the appellation ‘a home from home’ provides all the comforts and convenience to be obtained in the…
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Aug
08
2025
By Newsroom
Meet Gary Davis, Author of Pitt Street Bankers at the Library

Meet Gary Davis, Author of Pitt Street Bankers at the Library

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Glen Innes Severn Public Library will be hosting an author visit by Gary Davis on Saturday 16th August. Gary is the author of Pitt Street Bankers. Gary said “this story is based on actual events I experienced whilst practicing as a solicitor in Lismore in the 1980s. One of my clients, was caught up in a banking scam that was occurring throughout Australia. So, in 1987 on his behalf, I sued one of Australia's big-four banks in the Supreme Court of NSW in Sydney. “I started writing young and won a regional writing competition as a ten-year-old. My writing skills…
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Aug
08
2025
By Newsroom
Council Seeks Locals for Promotional Photo and Video Shoot

Council Seeks Locals for Promotional Photo and Video Shoot

Council, Local News,
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on local businesses, community members and groups to be part of the next phase of its destination marketing efforts, with expressions of interest now open for a new content shoot supporting the Get in Here and New England High Country campaigns. The Spring 2025 photo and video shoot will take place on Thursday, 30 October 2025, and aims to build on the momentum created by the initial phase of the campaigns. That first phase resulted in a community-led YouTube video, a series of well-received social media reels, and a library of high-quality photos showcasing…
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Aug
07
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Locals Honoured in Aged Care Awards

Glen Innes Locals Honoured in Aged Care Awards

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Two Glen Innes locals have been recognised among the best in their field, named as finalists in the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) 2025 Showcase Awards. The announcement of finalists forms part of RFBI’s Aged Care Employee Day celebrations. This year, 21 individuals from across the organisation have been shortlisted for their outstanding service. Irene Gallagher, Hospitality Manager at RFBI Glen Innes Masonic Village, has been nominated in the Cook/Chef of the Year category. Her finalist status acknowledges her commitment to resident well-being through the delivery of high-quality meals and food services. Volunteer Kevin Jones has been named a finalist…
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Aug
06
2025
By Newsroom
Entries Open for Christmas in the Highlands Art Trail

Entries Open for Christmas in the Highlands Art Trail

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Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting artists, schools, clubs and community groups to submit original banner artworks for display in the Glen Innes town centre during the Christmas in the Highlands – Illuminations event. Sixteen artworks will be selected for the 2025 Christmas Art Trail, which will decorate the main streets from Saturday 29 November 2025 through to 11 January 2026. This year’s theme is “What does Glen Innes at Christmas mean to you?” and participants are encouraged to explore ideas such as highland magic, cultural and festive traditions, Celtic roots, starry nights, or their own creative interpretations. “We’re looking…
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Aug
06
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Welcomes Essential Workers

Glen Innes Welcomes Essential Workers

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New residents were treated to a warm and lively introduction to Glen Innes at the recent Welcome to Glen Innes Pizza Night, held on Saturday 19 July at the Great Central Hotel. Organised by Local Connect as part of The Welcome Experience — a NSW Government–funded program aimed at supporting the settlement and retention of essential workers in regional communities — the evening brought together around 30 guests in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Led locally by Glen Innes Community Connector Pagan Kelly, the event provided an opportunity for essential workers who are new to the area to meet one…
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Aug
05
2025
By Nicole Stephens
Wellbeing Week Wraps Up Term 2 at Red Range

Wellbeing Week Wraps Up Term 2 at Red Range

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Red Range Public School wrapped up Term 2 on a high note with the celebration of its annual Wellbeing Week, a dedicated program aimed at nurturing students’ mental wellness, resilience, and personal development. Held during the final week of term 2, Wellbeing Week offered a vibrant and thoughtfully planned timetable of activities that encouraged students to embody the school’s learner qualities: being Mindful, Self-Motivated, Brave, and Gritty. Under the leadership of Relieving Principal Kelly Vimpany, the school community came together to prioritise student wellbeing through engaging and inclusive events, all of which were offered at no cost to families. This…
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Aug
04
2025
By Megan Redfern
Glen Innes Chapter of Silent Book Club Starts This Week

Glen Innes Chapter of Silent Book Club Starts This Week

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If you’re a frustrated reader, the Silent Book Club might be for you. SBC is a global phenomenon with nearly 2,000 chapters in 55 countries.  Unlike conventional book clubs, where prescribed readings and discussion occurs, the silent book club encourages some socialising, followed by quiet time dedicated to reading whatever the reader chooses, finishing with talking about what has been read.  The main aim is for all attendees to incorporate some more reading time in their lives. The Glen Innes chapter of SBC is starting this coming week.  The plan is to meet on the first and third Thursday of…
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Aug
03
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Covered in Snow as Highway Closes

Glen Innes Covered in Snow as Highway Closes

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Glen Innes was blanketed in snow over the weekend with significant snowfall occurring in parts of the Northern Tablelands. According to the State Emergency Service, some areas in the region recorded up to 50 mm of snow. While Glen Innes is no stranger to winter chills and the occasional dusting of snow, accumulations of this scale are rare. The snow created picturesque scenes across town but also brought with it disruption to travel and local activities. The New England Highway was closed in both directions between Glen Innes and Armidale on Saturday afternoon due to dangerous driving conditions. Later in the…
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