Local News

May
26
2025
By Newsroom
Cricket Training Nets Upgraded at Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre

Cricket Training Nets Upgraded at Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre

Council, Local News, Sports, ,
Cricketers in Glen Innes now have access to improved training facilities following the completion of upgrades to the cricket nets at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre. The project, funded through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre Stage Three initiative, included a range of enhancements to the indoor cricket area, with a total project value of $124,178. Key features of the upgraded nets include a new cement slab for a stable playing surface, professional-grade artificial turf, upgraded netting for user safety, rubber surrounds to protect balls and reduce wear, and a low-maintenance design…
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May
25
2025
By Megan Redfern
Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to Jim and Elaine

Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to Jim and Elaine

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Congratulations to Jim and Elaine Wilson on achieving their milestone 65th wedding anniversary earlier this month. They became the recipients of letters and cards from a number of public figures, including the King and Queen, celebrating this significant moment in their lives. Francis James Wilson and Elaine Gwendoline Wilson (nee Sweeney) met at rock n roll practice at the Presbyterian Church and later got engaged. Both from Glen Innes, they married in Glen Innes on the 7th May 1960 and honeymooned in Caloundra. They went on to have two children, Pam and Pete, three grandchildren and a great grandchild, and…
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May
25
2025
By Megan Redfern
The Circus is Coming to Town!

The Circus is Coming to Town!

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Ashton's Circus will be at the Glen Innes Showgrounds on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June. Ashton's Circus is Australia’s oldest circus family, and with a history spanning 174 years, they are truly adept at showcasing their circus skills. Currently Ashton's has three different shows touring Australia. The one coming to Glen Innes is headed by seventh generation circus performer, Chantel Ashton-Rodriguez. Chantel states that the show will provide a variety of circus skills, including aerial displays and ground based performances (e.g hula hoop). They also include a comedy element, and present their world-renowned globe riders from Brazil. Chantel…
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May
24
2025
By Newsroom
Deepwater Hall a Hive of Activity

Deepwater Hall a Hive of Activity

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Deepwater celebrates community and volunteer groups Around one hundred people attended Deepwater’s first Community & Volunteer Expo on Saturday May 10, with Deepwater Hall chair Mary Hollingworth declaring the event “a stellar success”. Originally conceived as a showcase of work by the Deepwater Sewing & Quilting Group, the expo quickly grew into a whole-community event with representatives from almost every local volunteer group and community organisation in attendance. The Sewing & Quilting group displayed a wide selection of their work including quilts, babies’ clothes, knitted jumpers and decorative items. The group has met weekly for more than twenty years, and…
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May
23
2025
By Newsroom
Community Rallies Behind Ashton’s Circus After Unfortunate Setback

Community Rallies Behind Ashton’s Circus After Unfortunate Setback

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Ashton's Family Circus has arrived in Glen Innes, bringing with them the promise of awe-inspiring performances. The circus is currently setting up camp at the Glen Innes Showground, with a string of exciting shows just around the corner. However, the excitement of their arrival was dampened last night. Jordan, the circus’s marketing manager, had her car stolen—along with all the marketing materials that were inside, including posters, flyers, and other promotional tools crucial for spreading the word about the circus's visit. The good news? The car has since been recovered. The bad news? It’s in poor condition, and all the…
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May
23
2025
By Kristy Pritchard
Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

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On Tuesday 6th May, Glen Innes West Infants School proudly hosted another memorable Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, with nearly 100 students and staff from Deepwater, Red Range, and Wytaliba in attendance. The school community came together to provide students with a wide range of rich and engaging learning opportunities. A standout highlight of the day was the Light Horse display led by Mr and Mrs Newberry. With "Tilly," his trusted steed, Mr Newberry thrilled students by leaping hay bales, hoisting flags, and popping balloons—each moment met with enthusiastic cheers. Judy Fraser also attended with her service dog to explain…
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May
22
2025
By David Lewis
May Council Meeting Summary and Highlights

May Council Meeting Summary and Highlights

Council, Local News,
Glen Innes Severn Council held its monthly Ordinary Meeting on May 22nd. Councillors addressed a range of items, focusing on internal governance, financial matters, and community services. Key discussions included proposed changes to waste charges, financial hardship policies, and the ongoing consultation regarding a potential Special Rate Variation. Below is an overview of the main outcomes and discussions: Councillor Psychosocial Safety and Well-being: Council endorsed the development of a framework to identify, manage, and mitigate psychosocial hazards affecting elected members. This acknowledges the pressures faced by councillors, including public criticism and online issues. The General Manager was requested to prepare…
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May
22
2025
By Newsroom
Ngarbal/Gomeroi Man Jeremy Morgan Worrall Wins NAIDOC Week Poster Comp

Ngarbal/Gomeroi Man Jeremy Morgan Worrall Wins NAIDOC Week Poster Comp

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The official 2025 National NAIDOC Week poster has been unveiled, featuring a striking digital artwork titled Ancestral Lines. The piece was created by Jeremy Morgan Worrall, a proud Ngarbal/Gomeroi man from Emmaville and Deepwater in northern New South Wales, with family ties to the Wright, Connor and Marlow families. Worrall’s artwork pays tribute to the cultural strength, wisdom, and care handed down through generations — from his Ancestors Lucy, Enoch and Nonie Wright, to his Nanna Audrie and mother Vanessa. Set beneath swirling clouds and moonlit skies in Tenterfield, the piece portrays the next generation gathered around a fire, symbolising…
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May
22
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our Local History: Storyplace – A Virtual Museum

Our Local History: Storyplace – A Virtual Museum

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Twenty seven items from The Land of the Beardies Museum in Glen Innes are featured in the Museums and Galleries NSW Storyplace site https://storyplace.org.au/. The stories share new insights into objects professionally photographed from various angles. The site explains “Storyplace publishes stories about the history and culture of NSW.” Its stories are inspired by the objects, records and artworks cared for by museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres, located throughout regional NSW. Storyplace stories are told by various authors and from different points of view. Stories about regional landscapes, localities, towns, villages, and communities, along with the animals, peoples, and…
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May
21
2025
By Megan Redfern
Navina’s Novel Idea: Chapter One of Desert Moon Begins

Navina’s Novel Idea: Chapter One of Desert Moon Begins

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The Big Book on Ferguson Street, between Healeys Lane and Macquarie Street, was closed and unloved for many years. Mountains of books filled the shelves inside and threatened to spill all over the floor. Enter Navina Honey with a vision of what the space could become.  Navina bought the Big Book in September 2024 and has worked tirelessly to convert it into the Desert Moon Creative Art Space. Navina has a background in event management (Maitland Council) and in her time in Broken Hill, ran art classes and Paint and Sips. Phase one of the transformation opened on 1st May…
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