Local News – Page 3 – Glen Innes News

Apr

02

2026

Our local History – Severn origin of the name.

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

The former Severn Shire offices in Bourke Street are soon to be occupied by a School of Arts and Music. How many people would know the name Severn is very significant in our history and goes back even further than the name of the town? Oswald Bloxsome took up Rangers Valley in 1838 and named the river running through his New England property after the River Severn (pronounced Seven) which passed through his former property in Shropshire. It is the longest river in the UK and rises in the Cambrian mountains in Wales. EC Sommerlad wrote in ‘The Land of…

Apr

02

2026

By Newsroom

Easter Church Services

Local News

Churches across Glen Innes are preparing to welcome the community for Easter services, with a range of Good Friday and Easter Sunday gatherings planned. At St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Good Friday will include Stations of the Cross at 10am followed by the Passion Service at 3pm. Mass of Holy Saturday is at 7 pm. Easter Sunday Mass will be held at 8:30am. Holy Trinity Anglican Church will hold a Good Friday service at 9am, with Easter Sunday services at 7:30am and 9:30am. At Cameron Memorial Uniting Church, a Good Friday service is scheduled for 8am, followed by an Easter Sunday…

Apr

01

2026

By Brendan Moylan MP

The Moylan Report 31 March 26

Local News, RuralBrendan Moylan

EASTER BUNNY AND HIS MATES CAUSING CHAOS BUT AG MINISTER IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan says the Easter Bunny might get a warm welcome next weekend, but farmers and regional communities across the state aren’t so lucky thanks to a State Government who appears to have taken an extended Easter break. New reports confirm what farmers already know - rabbit populations are booming again, fuelled by perfect seasonal conditions and growing resistance to outdated virus controls. The ABC has highlighted surges across southern NSW, while the SMH warns the nation is “defenceless” against the next wave of…

Mar

31

2026

By Newsroom

Cameron Art Group Exhibition at Gawura Gallery

Local News

An exhibition by the Cameron Art Group at the Gawura Gallery (9979 New England Highway - just on the southern outskirts of town) is showcasing a diverse collection of works by local Glen Innes artists, with all pieces available for purchase. The group, made up of dedicated community artists who meet weekly to share skills and support each other’s creative development, will present artworks across a range of styles and mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels. While all works are for sale, visitors are welcome to simply browse and enjoy the exhibition, with organisers encouraging the community to “come…

Mar

31

2026

By Newsroom

Extra splash of summer as pool season extended

Council, Local News, Sportsglen innes swimming pool

Glen Innes locals aren’t quite done with swimming season yet, with Council confirming an extension for the Glen Innes Aquatic Centre into April. Instead of closing at the end of March, the pool will remain open until Sunday 19 April 2026, giving residents a few extra weeks to squeeze in a swim as the weather begins to cool. To make the most of the autumn sunshine, opening hours will shift to the warmest part of the day, with the centre open daily from 11am to 4pm. The extended season also covers part of the Easter break. The pool will be…

Mar

26

2026

By Annette Bain

Welcome to the Grey Street Grocer

Local NewsGrey Street Grocer

Could you ever have imagined a French Provincial style gourmet experience in the heart of Glen Innes? A place where you can pick up morning tea treats, grab lunch for the office or take home a freshly prepared family meal made with quality local produce? You do not have to imagine it anymore. Grey Street Gourmet Grocer has opened its doors, bringing a stylish new food destination to the town. The business is the creation of Alex Kennedy and Ash Forbes, the couple behind this glamorous addition to the Grey Street streetscape. The store has been refurbished in French Provincial…

Mar

24

2026

By Newsroom

LOCAL ARTISANS READY FOR SEASONS OF NEW ENGLAND EXPO THIS WEEKEND

Local News, RuralSeasons of New England

Uralla may be home to just 2,728 people, but on 28 and 29 March the town will welcome visitors from across Australia, with the Seasons of New England Expo tipped to generate a $2 million regional economic boost. Now firmly established as the region’s largest makers expo by attendance and economic impact, Seasons of New England draws travelers who come to experience locally made food, drink and artisan goods - and stay to explore the towns, villages and landscapes of the wider New England region. Data collected by the event organisers shows that over 60 percent of attendees now travel…

Mar

20

2026

By Newsroom

School of Arts Pilot Project – Submissions Open

Council, Local NewsSchool of Arts

Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on local creatives, educators and community organisations to help shape a new School of Arts and Music pilot set to launch in April. Expressions of Interest are now open for musicians, artists, teachers, creative practitioners, businesses and community groups keen to be part of the initiative, which will begin in the week starting 20 April 2026, in line with the start of Term 2. The pilot will be based at the former Severn Shire Council building at 181 Bourke Street, with the Council-owned facility currently undergoing repainting and preparation works. Council will take on…

Mar

19

2026

By Annette Bain

Jewish Cookbook – A Glen Innes Connection

Local NewsGourmet Fiesta

New Cookbook from the Monday Morning Cooking Club Members of the Glen Innes Gourmet Fiesta Committee were delighted to recently catch up with an old friend while she was visiting town, Merelyn Chalmers from the Monday Morning Cooking Club. The connection between the cooking group and Glen Innes dates back to 2018, when the Gourmet Fiesta Committee invited the Monday Club cooks to appear as Celebrity Chefs at the Glen Innes Show. Merelyn remembers the visit fondly. “We were all blown away by the welcome in the community and how much we had in common in the way we cooked,…

Mar

18

2026

By Newsroom

Australian Unity Celebrates Opening of New Glen Innes Office

Local News, RuralAustralian Unity

Established over 180 years ago, Australian Unity is Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to members and communities across the country. Within the New England region, Australian Unity’s Neighbourhood team supports clients to live safely and independently in their own homes across Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell, Bingara and Moree. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, transport, social support and access to allied health services, helping older Australians remain connected to their communities. On 25 February, Australian Unity officially celebrated the opening of its new Glen Innes office with a morning tea launch. The event…