Local News

May
07
2025
By Megan Redfern
Opportunity Knocks in Deepwater

Opportunity Knocks in Deepwater

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If you’re looking for an exciting new venue to establish your latest innovative business, look no further than the NRMA building in Deepwater. The building is in a prominent position and poised to grab the attention of passers-by. The owner of the Top Pub (otherwise known as The Deepwater Hotel to those who aren’t in the know) in Deepwater, Stu O’Neill purchased the NRMA building next to the pub two years ago, but has only recently been given access to it. For many years it operated as a motor cycle workshop. His plan is to paint and zoosh the building…
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May
06
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Cup Set to Return with Ladies’ Day

Glen Innes Cup Set to Return with Ladies’ Day

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Following the cancellation of the traditional January race day due to a severe storm, the Glen Innes Jockey Club has announced the return of the Glen Innes Cup – Ladies Day' Winter Edition, scheduled for Saturday, 10 May 2025. The event is proudly presented by the Glen Innes Services Club. This year's race day will feature a special focus on women, with complimentary gate entry and a free drink on arrival for all female attendees. The event also encourages guests to embrace a Black & White dress theme, inspired by the classic style of Derby Day, in keeping with the…
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May
06
2025
By Newsroom
Council Strengthens Support for Glen Innes Community Centre

Council Strengthens Support for Glen Innes Community Centre

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Glen Innes Severn Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the Glen Innes & District Community Centre (GIDCC), recognising the organisation’s key role in delivering essential frontline services and promoting social connection throughout the region. The GIDCC operates as a community-led hub, providing a broad range of vital services. These include emergency relief, youth support, programs for seniors, skills workshops and service referrals—addressing ongoing challenges in accessing services across rural communities. At its April 2025 meeting, Council endorsed a comprehensive support package aimed at addressing immediate needs and ensuring long-term sustainability. The package includes advocacy with Homes North to enhance service…
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May
05
2025
By David Lewis
Local Artist Brings Family History To National Stage

Local Artist Brings Family History To National Stage

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Celebrated artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby is among the contributors to a major new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People in Australia. His work offers a powerful window into a personal family history that reflects broader themes of resilience, cultural connection and identity. A proud Koori man and descendant of the NSW Aboriginal Yuin People, Hornsby has contributed two paintings—Coming to Australia and New Beginnings—to the exhibition. The pieces pay tribute to his great-grandfather James Ahoy, who migrated from China to Australia in 1897 during the gold rush, settling in Braidwood, New South Wales. There,…
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May
05
2025
By Chris McIntosh
Deepwater Expo to Showcase Community and Volunteer Groups

Deepwater Expo to Showcase Community and Volunteer Groups

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The Deepwater School of Arts Hall is hosting a Community & Volunteer Expo on Saturday May 10 to raise awareness of the village’s many not-for-profit groups and other organisations. Most of Deepwater’s groups will have members available throughout the day to provide information and answer questions about their group. The expo will also feature a display of work by the Deepwater Sewing & Quilting Group, and a free sausage sizzle provided by the Deepwater Progress Association. Organisations appearing in the expo include art and craft groups, sports clubs, charities, churches, emergency services and more. Hall committee member and Progress secretary,…
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May
04
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Tartan: A Symbol Of Local Heritage

Glen Innes Tartan: A Symbol Of Local Heritage

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Glen Innes is among the few places in the world to have its own officially registered tartan, a unique emblem of the town's strong Scottish and Celtic heritage. The tartan was designed by local residents Peter Bruce and Lex Ritchie, with each colour representing different aspects of the region. Light blue for the clear daytime skies; Royal blue for the sapphires that the New England is renowned for; Dark blue for the night skies in which the Southern Cross is prominent; Red symbolises our Celtic blood link; and White for fidelity with the Celtic past and traditions. Officially registered with…
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May
04
2025
By Newsroom
Barnaby Joyce Wins Decisively in New England

Barnaby Joyce Wins Decisively in New England

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Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has comfortably retained his seat of New England in the 2025 Australian federal election, defeating six challengers and reaffirming his stronghold over the rural electorate. With all votes yet to be counted, Joyce secured a commanding lead with over 50% of the first preference vote ensuring an easy path to victory despite a slight swing against him. His nearest competitor, Labor’s Laura Hughes, finished a distant second. New England, a sprawling regional electorate covering key towns such as Tamworth, Armidale, and Glen Innes, has been held by Joyce since 2004 (except for a brief resignation period in…
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May
03
2025
By Pamela O'Neill
Ancient Bonds: The Shared History of Wales, Cornwall & Brittany

Ancient Bonds: The Shared History of Wales, Cornwall & Brittany

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The featured nations at this year’s Australian Celtic Festival are Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. These three nations share a bond of language. Breton, Cornish and Welsh are closely related, known collectively as the Brittonic languages. This sets them apart from Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, where the languages are classified as Goidelic, or Gaelic, languages. Wales, Cornwall and Brittany have more in common than their ancestral languages, however. Before the rise of the Roman Empire, most of Europe was occupied by Celtic peoples. When the Roman Empire collapsed at the beginning of the 5th century, the Celtic regions…
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May
02
2025
By Annette Bain
Highland Dancing in the Glen…and Beyond

Highland Dancing in the Glen…and Beyond

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Six years ago Kristina Sanne, Director and Lead Teacher at Jacaranda Highland Dancers in Grafton, was approached by a few persuasive Glen Innes families keen to have highland dancing classes made available in Glen Innes for their children. Despite some initial misgivings about the logistics of expanding her dance studio, and the commute up the Gwydir, Kristina said yes. She now teaches at the Masonic Lodge Hall on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, once a fortnight. The studio continues to grow and currently there are 20 children and 2 adult students from a wide range of backgrounds, not just for…
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