Local News

Apr
22
2025
By David Lewis
Council to Vote on Proposed Rate Rise to Tackle Budget Shortfall

Council to Vote on Proposed Rate Rise to Tackle Budget Shortfall

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Glen Innes Severn Council will vote on whether to adopt a number of long term plans, which include a proposed increase in rates, at its next meeting to be held on 24th April. Council, in a recent media release, highlighted that Council's General Fund is not financially sustainable. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and upgrade essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, kerbing and guttering, parks, drainage, buildings and other community assets or provide new community facilities. This has prompted Council to consider the option of applying to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
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Apr
21
2025
By Newsroom
Tennis Club Serves a Grand Slam Lineup of Activities

Tennis Club Serves a Grand Slam Lineup of Activities

Local News, Sports
HOT SHOTS FOR JUNIORS: There’s a buzz of excitement every Saturday morning during school terms as young tennis players aged 4 to 15 gather for the Community Play ‘Hot Shot’ Sessions (run by Glen Innes District Tennis Association volunteers). The Tennis ‘Hot Shots’ program is a game-based approach designed by Tennis Australia specially for children to introduce them to the fun of playing tennis and develop basic skills. Join the Tennis ‘Hot Shots’ Crew at the Glen Innes Tennis Club. The Term 2 sessions will re-commence on Saturday, 10th May at 9.30am. The first introductory session is free, each other…
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Apr
20
2025
By Newsroom
ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

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ANZAC Day services will be held across the Glen Innes Severn region, providing opportunities for community members to attend commemorations. Glen Innes Glen Innes Dawn Service Location: Glen Innes Cemetery, Grafton StreetTime: 5:30 am (commences promptly)The service will be followed by the unveiling of graves. Gunfire Breakfast Location: Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey StreetTime: 7:00 amAll are invited to the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast, hosted by the Glen Innes Services Club for veterans, their families, and guests. Glen Innes ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Location: Grey Street (near Glen Innes Post Office)Form-up time: 10:30 amMarch commences: 11:00 amThe march will proceed from the Boer War…
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Apr
18
2025
By Newsroom
Expanded Access to Free Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Expanded Access to Free Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Local News
As the mosquito season continues, the New South Wales Government is expanding and simplifying access to the free Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to better protect residents in high-risk regional areas. Five additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) — Uralla, Glen Innes Severn, Kyogle, Lismore and Richmond Valley — have now been added to the eligibility list for the free JE vaccine. In addition, the criteria for accessing the vaccine have been simplified, making it easier for people in affected communities to receive protection. In NSW, the vaccine is available free of charge to individuals aged two months and older who live…
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Apr
17
2025
By Newsroom
Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

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The community has been given additional time to share their views on the proposed changes to the Hunter New England Local Health District, with the deadline for public submissions now extended to 8 May. The Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025 seeks to restructure the existing district into two separate entities: the Hunter Local Health District and the New England Northwest Local Health District. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has encouraged residents and interested organisations to contribute to the consultation process. “It is so important that the community is heard on this…
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Apr
17
2025
By Newsroom
Countdown Begins for 2025 Australian Celtic Festival

Countdown Begins for 2025 Australian Celtic Festival

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Glen Innes is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country as it hosts the Australian Celtic Festival from 1–4 May 2025. Now in its 33rd year, the festival remains Glen Innes Severn Council’s largest annual event and is recognised nationally as a key celebration of Celtic heritage and community spirit. Held at the Australian Standing Stones National Monument in Centennial Parklands, the 2025 event will pay tribute to the Celtic nations of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. The program includes live music, traditional ceremonies, artisan markets and community festivities spread across the township. Mayor Margot Davis said the…
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Apr
16
2025
By Megan Redfern
More Than A Saddlery

More Than A Saddlery

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The Second Time Round Saddlery at 17 Oliver Street, Glen Innes not only sells second hand saddles and equipment for horses, fishing lures, feed and so much more, but also provides a safe haven for those ex-navy and ex-army veterans in the Glen Innes area. The saddlery, open since 2022, is run by Tegan Harwood and Tracey Waters. Tegan herself is a twelve year veteran of the navy. In those twelve years, she moved fourteen times, so she was glad to return to Glen Innes (where she had moved as a teenager) to settle down. Tegan kept coming across ex-vets…
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Apr
15
2025
By Annette Bain
Glen Innes Churches – Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2025

Glen Innes Churches – Holy Week and Easter Schedules 2025

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Easter is considered the most important festival of the Christian faith because it is the anniversary of a key foundation of Christianity, Jesus's resurrection. Should you want to find out more about the origins of Easter, or Christianity, please contact the churches directly. Easter is a joyous celebration after the Lenten season of 40 days of reflection and fasting. Christian churches celebrate in different ways, so we invited our local Christian churches to send details of services and events which they are holding this week and over the weekend. We also invited the Churches to send an Easter message, if time…
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Apr
15
2025
By Newsroom
Emmaville Courthouse Markets – A Monthly Community Tradition

Emmaville Courthouse Markets – A Monthly Community Tradition

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The Emmaville Courthouse Markets take place on the second Sunday of each month, bringing the community together in a vibrant and welcoming setting. Held at the historic and recently renovated courthouse museum, the markets have become a much-anticipated event in the region. Each market attracts between 20 and 25 stallholders, offering a diverse range of goods and produce to visitors. The markets not only provide an opportunity for local businesses and artisans to showcase their products but also serve a greater purpose. Funds raised through the event go directly towards the betterment of the Emmaville community, ensuring that the markets…
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Apr
14
2025
By Newsroom
APJ Law Marks 150 Years

APJ Law Marks 150 Years

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This year, local law firm APJ Law celebrates a significant milestone—150 years of providing legal services to the New England region. To honour the occasion, the team has delved into the firm's rich history, uncovering documents and recollections that trace its evolution over the past century and a half. The firm’s journey is one of growth, adaptation, and commitment to serving its local communities. A Legacy of Legal Service The firm was originally founded in Glen Innes in 1875 by TJ Kearney from Inverell. Over the years, it underwent several changes, both in name and leadership. In 1894, Norman MacDonald…
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