Local News

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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May
02
2025
By Annette Bain
In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

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Who are the Skinner Boyz? Brothers Nathan and Joel Skinner aka The Skinner Boyz are fast becoming musical sensations in their adopted hometown of Glen Innes, where their musical careers are taking off. Nathan, who is older, and Joel grew up on the coast, sharing a love of surfing and music. Taught the guitar largely by his father, Nathan’s early musical influences included finger picking from the 30s, old country blues and “just about every song from Mississippi John Hurt”. Joel was taught the guitar by his father and also Nathan. He used to love listening to Nathan playing his…
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May
02
2025
By Megan Redfern
Listen in Glen Innes

Listen in Glen Innes

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At the beginning of the year, Paul Wilson had a dream of opening a new venue in town. While he continued to push the thought away, it gave him no peace. He eventually caved, feeling that he would never know if it would work, if he didn’t give it a try. On Saturday 12th April, on World Record Store Day, and after a lot of hard work, Paul opened Listen at 3/120 Wentworth Street, Glen Innes (next to Charlie’s Chickens). Because he wants to be open when other stores aren’t, his hours will be Friday to Sunday from 5pm to…
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May
02
2025
By Newsroom
Support Local Non-Profits While Getting Festival-Ready

Support Local Non-Profits While Getting Festival-Ready

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With the Australian Celtic Festival kicking off this weekend, locals and visitors alike are on the lookout for the perfect Celtic-inspired outfit. For those wanting to dress the part while supporting a good cause, two Glen Innes non-profits are offering a treasure trove of tartan at budget-friendly prices. Out the Back Treasures, located behind Oasis Church at 70 Grey Street (opposite TAFE), is opening its doors today, Friday 2 May 2025, from 9am to 3pm. The shop boasts “ACRES of Tartans....Kilts, Skirts, Trousers, Caps, Scarves, Wraps, Jackets,” making it a one-stop shop for festival-goers wanting to embrace Celtic style. Meanwhile,…
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May
01
2025
By Newsroom
Temporary Road Closures for 2025 Australian Celtic Festival

Temporary Road Closures for 2025 Australian Celtic Festival

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Glen Innes motorists and residents are advised to plan ahead as several temporary road closures will be in place across the town for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival, taking place from Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May. The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced the following road closures to ensure the smooth running of festival events: Friday 2 May:Grey Street, between Bourke Street and Town Square, will be closed from 9:30am to approximately 1:45pm to accommodate the Festival Opening Ceremony. Saturday 3 May:Grey Street, from Lang Street to Meade Street, will be closed between 8:00am and 11:30am for the…
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