Local News – Page 42 – Glen Innes News

Mar

04

2025

Crime Concerns in Regional NSW to be Debated in Parliament

Local NewsBrendan Moylan

A petition calling for action on crime in regional New South Wales has reached the required 20,000 signatures, ensuring the issue will be debated in State Parliament. The ePetition, which aims to address concerns about crime in regional areas, calls for changes including: Strengthening bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from re-offending. Increasing resources and support for police officers to effectively apprehend and prosecute offenders. Reviewing the judicial system to prioritise community safety. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, acknowledged the strong support for the petition and thanked residents for making their voices heard. "The people of regional NSW…

Mar

03

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Highlands Embraces the Colours of Autumn

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council has launched the Colours of the Highlands initiative, a campaign celebrating the natural beauty, cultural richness and strong sense of community in the Glen Innes Highlands during autumn. Running from 1 March to 31 May, the initiative will bring together a variety of events, activities and experiences that highlight the region’s seasonal charm. Building on the area’s reputation for stunning autumn colours, the campaign aims to enhance community engagement and promote the Glen Innes Highlands as a premier autumn destination. By supporting both existing and new events, Council hopes to showcase the region’s landscapes while fostering…

Mar

03

2025

By Newsroom

Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show Returns to Glen Innes

Local NewsDeepwater, Emmaville, Margot Davis, Minerama

The Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 7–9 March 2025. As one of the largest events on the Glen Innes calendar, Minerama attracts fossicking enthusiasts, gemstone collectors, and jewellery lovers from across the region. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis anticipates that this year’s event will be the biggest yet, with a record number of traders showcasing a wide array of gems, minerals, crystals, and jewellery. “Minerama is one of the largest and most dynamic events of its kind in NSW, drawing families, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. It’s a vibrant celebration…

Mar

02

2025

By Annette Bain

Putting The Fun Into Fundraiser

Local NewsGlen Innes & District Services Club, Kerrie Sturtridge, Nichole Overall, The Skinner Boyz, VIEW Club

Glen Innes VIEW Club is hosting a very special fundraiser on International Women's Day, Saturday 8th March at the Glen Innes Services Club VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Clubs of Australia are clubs for women of all ages and from all walks of life. VIEW Clubs fundraise for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. This impactful program supports the education of disadvantaged Australian children and young people, driving social change for them and their families. Last year Glen Innes's VIEW Club raised more than $10,000 for the program. For those not familiar with this charity, Glen Innes…

Mar

01

2025

By Annette Bain

Kindy 2025: A New Chapter Begins

Local News, School NewsDeepwater Public School, Glen Innes Public School, Red Range Public School, St Josephs Primary School

Thursday 6th February 2025 was a momentous day for dozens of small children across the district, as they entered the world of big school for the first time with its promise of greater learning and lifelong friendships. With local schools ranging significantly in size, some children made up 50% of their two student Kindergarten class, while others in bigger schools joined one of two Kindergarten classes. Luckily our teachers are prepared for anything! Do you remember your first day at school? We ran a quick survey of our own memories of that all-important day. Several remembered what they ate; somebody…

Feb

28

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day to Offer Free Veterinary Services

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, RSPCA

RSPCA NSW is set to host the Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, providing vital veterinary services to eligible residents within the Glen Innes Severn Council area. The event will take place from 9:00 AM, with bookings essential to ensure access to services. The initiative aims to support pet owners by offering a range of free and subsidised veterinary services, including vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and cat desexing. In addition to these, attendees will receive free pet care information, behaviour advice, and parasite prevention giveaways to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of their animals. Owners of…

Feb

27

2025

By Newsroom

New Nurses To Boost Glen Innes Health Services

Local NewsHunter New England Local Health District, NSW Health

The Glen Innes community is set to benefit from an influx of new nurses, as part of a wider initiative to strengthen healthcare services across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). A total of 237 graduate nurses and midwives have joined the District’s workforce under NSW Health’s GradStart program. The program provides new graduates with valuable hands-on experience across various clinical settings, including emergency departments, acute services, maternity services, and hospital clinics. Glen Innes is one of several regional communities welcoming new staff, alongside other locations such as Gunnedah, Moree, Scone, and Inverell. The arrival of these graduates…

Feb

27

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History: St Josephs Convent

Local NewsOur Local History, St Josephs Convent

St Joseph’s Convent, that magnificent Edwardian Gothic edifice built 108 years ago and relinquished by the Church in 1995, is on the market again. I will quote just a scrap of its history from the Glen Innes Examiner of October 15, 1917, under the heading ‘A Triumph of Architectural Genius’: “…The first Sisters of the Order of St Joseph came from Adelaide and accompanied by Bishop Torreggiani arrived by coach in Glen Innes on 15th January 1884 … They intended to establish a first-class school straightaway, but owing to insufficient accommodation they were compelled to restrict their operations - however…

Feb

26

2025

By Pamela O'Neill

Catherine’s Story: from a Childhood on the Isle of Skye to Life in the Colony of New South Wales

Local NewsRed Range

Self-publishing books about one’s ancestors is an increasingly popular pastime. In many cases, it gives unrelated people with an interest in local history or broader social history the real treat of a thoroughly-researched insight into the past. Catherine’s Story, by Gail Barnes, is one of those cases. Barnes is the great-great-granddaughter of Catherine McKinnon-McDonald-Ballard of the book’s title. This is primarily a work of family history, but it is of considerable interest for those interested in the history of the Glen Innes district, or indeed in the history of nineteenth-century migration to Australia. Catherine was thirteen years old in 1837,…

Feb

25

2025

By Nick Grob

Sciatica: Symptoms and Solutions

Local News

What is sciatica? "Sciatica" is an umbrella term used to describe leg pain that originates from the lower back (lumbar spine). Traditionally, sciatica was thought to specifically relate to an irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by it being "pinched" or "compressed" as it exits the spine. However, this is now considered a quite primitive and reductionist definition, as we now understand people can experience sciatica symptoms for a number of other reasons that don't involve a true compression of the nerve itself. Signs and symptoms You may be suffering from sciatica if you experience: - pain that feels sharp,…