Local News – Page 40 – Glen Innes News

Mar

16

2025

St Joseph’s Students Shine at Diocesan Swimming Carnival

Local News, School NewsSt Josephs Primary School

Following their school swimming carnival, twelve students from St Joseph's Primary School in Glen Innes travelled to Gunnedah on 28 February to represent their school in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival. The students had an exceptional day of competition, with several securing places at the upcoming Polding Championships. The following students have progressed: Kash McPhillips - Senior Boys 50m Backstroke Phoebe Newberry - Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay Felicity Adams - Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay Maggie Doust - 11 Years Girls 50m Freestyle; Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay; 11 Years Girls 50m Breaststroke Zara Correy - 11…

Mar

15

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes to Celebrate Harmony Day with Community Event

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Severn Council, Harmony Day, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting the community to a special Harmony Day event on 21 March 2025, celebrating the region’s rich cultural diversity and fostering inclusivity. With almost 20 per cent of local residents born overseas, the event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together, share traditions and appreciate the many cultures that contribute to the identity of the Glen Innes Severn area. Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the importance of the event in recognising the contributions of diverse backgrounds to the community. “Our community is enriched by people from diverse backgrounds, and Harmony Day is a…

Mar

14

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Deepwater, Hunter New England Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Margot Davis

Community forums I met with leaders from the Glen Innes community last week to discuss healthcare and community safety. It was great to catch-up and chat about those important topics. Glen Innes Show The Glen Innes Show was a fantastic success last month. Held over three days, people came from all over the area to attend. It was excellent to wander around and talk with attendees as well as see everything on offer. Congratulations to the Glen Innes Show Society for holding such a wonderful event, it truly is the ‘Royal of the North’. Proposal to split the Hunter New…

Mar

14

2025

By Raelene Watson

Glen Innes Art Gallery Inc – March Update

Local NewsAustralian Celtic Festival, Glen Innes Art Gallery Inc

The gallery had a wonderful exhibition with Australian Summer. Now, we have a spectacular exhibition that opened on March 10th, ‘Absolutely Abstract’ and the only thing I can say is, it is absolutely spectacular! We have new exhibitors in both painting and pottery. There are very large entries that are interesting. The colours in all the artworks are amazing! Some of our regular exhibitors have tested themselves and worked outside their comfort zone with fabulous results. Our gala, scheduled for 8th March, was postponed due to the weather. Check out our Facebook page for updates www.facebook.com/gleninnesartgallery This exhibit runs until…

Mar

13

2025

By David Lewis

Community Safety Roundtable Well Attended

Council, Local NewsBernard Smith, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, NSW Police

On Thursday 6th March Glen Innes Severn Council held a roundtable meeting to discuss community concerns about crime and vandalism that has affected several local businesses over recent months and years. The meeting was proposed in response to a petition that was signed by a large number of Glen Innes businesses and employees urging Council to install CCTV cameras throughout the Glen Innes CBD, allowing perpetrators to be identified and to provide evidence of crimes to assist with successful prosecution. The crimes have caused significant stress to business owners in addition to significant costs involved in repairing doors, windows and…

Mar

13

2025

By Newsroom

Have Your Say on Hunter New England Health Changes

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Hunter New England Health, Hunter New England Local Health District

Residents across the Hunter and New England regions are being encouraged to share their views on a proposed restructure of the local health district. Submissions are now open for the inquiry into the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025, which seeks to divide the existing Hunter New England Local Health District into two separate entities—the Hunter Local Health District and the New England Northwest Local Health District. The Bill has been referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services, which will examine how the proposed changes would be implemented, along with the…

Mar

13

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History – Trees

Local NewsOur Local History

Trees played a major part in the development of our area – the term ‘blazing a trail’ literally meant carving marks into trees to indicate the best route over unknown terrain for horsemen or bullock wagons; as well, marked trees could indicate the perimeters of early holdings. Our present roads, though now much modified, generally followed the inevitable rough tracks. A leasehold system of property tenure was brought in here in 1848. As Sommerlad wrote in The Land of the Beardies in 1922: “Prior to 1847 the pastoral industry in this district in common with all districts ‘outside the boundaries…

Mar

12

2025

By Newsroom

State-of-the-art CT Scanning Facility To Be Established in Glen Innes

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Simon Betts

Glen Innes Severn Council has approved the sale of part of 146-148 Church Street, Glen Innes, to New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business committed to improving regional healthcare. The sale will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art CT scanning facility and accommodation for healthcare workers. The initiative aims to provide better access to essential medical services for the community while creating an environment that attracts and retains skilled professionals in the area. The investment in infrastructure and services by the purchaser of the property is expected to generate employment opportunities and reinforce Glen Innes Severn as…

Mar

12

2025

By Newsroom

Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day

Local News, School News, SportsGlen Innes Golf Club, St Josephs Primary School, Tahelia Gerlofsma

The St Joseph’s Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee is inviting the community to a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition at the St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day. The event will take place on Sunday, 23rd March 2025, at the Glen Innes Golf Club, promising entertainment for all ages. Participants are encouraged to form Ambrose teams of four to compete for exciting prizes, take part in novelty events, and enjoy a social day on the greens. The event caters to both experienced golfers and those new to the game, with a variety of activities planned for non-golfers as well.…

Mar

11

2025

By David Lewis

First Look Inside the $50 Million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, Ryan Park

The Glen Innes community now has the opportunity to preview the much-anticipated $50 million hospital redevelopment, with a newly released fly-through video offering a virtual tour of the future facility. The New South Wales Government has committed $50 million to the redevelopment, ensuring the hospital is equipped with modern and refurbished facilities to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region. An animation showcasing the hospital’s new design has been released alongside the schematic plans, and community members are invited to share their feedback at upcoming information sessions in April. Planning and design work is progressing, with the redevelopment set…