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Apr

12

2025

April Falls

Local NewsFalls prevention, NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network

April Falls is an annual campaign from the NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network, aiming to raise awareness about the impact of falls, and implementing falls prevention strategies. With around one-third of Australians over the age of 65 experiencing a fall every year, and falls being the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this population, it’s an initiative we should all be getting behind. So, what can we do to help prevent falls? One of the key things we can modify is our physical activity. Over 66% of the population aged 65 or over are not meeting the national…

Apr

11

2025

By Newsroom

Parking Patrols Underway in Glen Innes CBD

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn Council is advising the local community that Council Rangers will be conducting parking patrols throughout the Glen Innes CBD during April 2025. The patrols are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to ensure parking spaces in the CBD are used fairly and equitably by all road users. A key focus of the patrols will be the regulation of Disabled Parking Zones. These designated spaces are essential in providing easier access to services in the CBD for people with limited mobility or senior residents, by reducing the distance they need to travel from their vehicles. Individuals holding a valid…

Apr

11

2025

By David Lewis

Meet The Candidates

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brent Larkham, Federal Election 2025, Glen Innes & District Services Club, Holly Masters, Laura Hughes, Natasha Ledger, Renewable Energy, Todd Juchau, Wendy Wales

Update: 11th April, 2025 - 5.55pm This article has been amended to include responses from Todd Juchau, a last minute addition to the ballot for New England and candidate from the Trumpet of Patriots. Update: 27th April, 2025 - 11.35am This article has been amended to include responses from Holly Masters. With the federal election being called for 3rd May 2025, Glen Innes News approached the candidates for New England to find out more about their plans locally if elected. In the interest of fairness, all candidates were contacted on the same day, and given the same questions to answer.…

Apr

10

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History – Menzies Ave & Wentworth St

Local NewsBob Crothers, Glen Innes Examiner, Our Local History

Our splendid autumn colours are a great magnet for tourists and the planting project spearheaded by the late Bob Crothers to beautify the median strip on the southern highway approach to Glen Innes is much admired. One of many prior beautification schemes was ‘Menzies Avenue’. On August 24, 1935, the Glen Innes Examiner wrote “With the completion of the planting of trees at the South Park, Town Tennis Club and Grafton Road work will now commence at the Railway Station, an additional step in the campaign of the Town Beautification Committee”. Harold C Menzies had ‘fostered the suggestion’ of this…

Apr

09

2025

By Annette Bain

A Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

Local NewsBelinda Norton, Deepwater, Deepwater Station, Jude Cox, Matheson, Mike Norton, New England Conservatorium of Music, Rosecroft, Royal Far West, Waterloo Station

On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music [NECOM] presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series 2025. Held in the old stables at Rosecroft, the home of Mike and Belinda Norton, the Homestead Series celebrates the architectural heritage of the Glen Innes district with concerts that feature musicians from the Conservatorium in Armidale. The musicians performing at Rosecroft were Hester Wright, soprano, Joanna Fairs-Wu, violin, Robert Manley, violoncello, and Matthew Ardern, harpsichord and pianoforte. After a program of fine chamber music, guests enjoyed a reception in the lovely garden, catered by…

Apr

07

2025

By Annette Bain

NECOM’s Heritage Homestead Series Opens with a Musical Afternoon at Rosecroft

Local NewsBelinda Norton, Deepwater, Jude Cox, Matheson, Mike Norton, New England Conservatorium of Music, Rosecroft, Royal Far West

On Sunday afternoon, 30th March, the New England Conservatorium of Music [NECOM] presented the first of three musical afternoons which form its Heritage Homestead Series 2025. Held in the old stables at Rosecroft, the home of Mike and Belinda Norton, the Homestead Series celebrates the architectural heritage of the Glen Innes district with concerts that feature musicians from the Conservatorium in Armidale. The musicians performing at Rosecroft were Hester Wright, soprano, Joanna Fairs-Wu, violin, Robert Manley, violoncello, and Matthew Ardern, harpsichord and pianoforte. After a program of fine chamber music, guests enjoyed a reception in the lovely garden, catered by…

Apr

05

2025

By Mrs Nikki Lee

Glen Innes Public School Players Excel at Paul Kelly Cup

Local News, School News, SportsGlen Innes Public School, Paul Kelly Cup

On Wednesday 26th March, the Glen Innes Public School AFL team competed in the Paul Kelly Cup in Inverell against teams from Inverell Public School and Newling Public School. In the first game, our boys came out with determination, winning against an Inverell Public team 5.4.34 to 0.0.0! In the second game, the boys were narrowly defeated by a second Inverell Public team; 3.2.20 to 2.0.12. Our third game was against Inverell Public again and the boys got up 5.2.33 to 2.0.12. Our fourth game was played against Newling Public, with GIPS coming out victorious 4.4.24 to 3.2.20. After the…

Apr

04

2025

By Newsroom

St Joseph’s Students Shine at Primary Winter Trials

Local News, School News, SportsSt Josephs Primary School

The Armidale Catholic Schools Primary Winter Trials were held in Armidale on Friday 28th March. St Joseph’s Primary School had a number of students representing the school in Rugby League, Soccer and Netball. All students played well in the wet conditions and enjoyed the day. A big congratulations to Sam Barratt and Jimmy Chard for being selected into the Diocesan team for Rugby League. They will attend the Polding trials in Bathurst on 2nd May 25.

Apr

03

2025

By Newsroom

Poll: What Is The Most Important Issue This Federal Election?

Local NewsFederal Election 2025

With the federal election fast approaching, voters across the country are weighing up the key issues that will shape their decision at the ballot box. From the cost of living and healthcare to climate policy and housing, the stakes are high, and the debate is heating up. We want to hear from you. What do you think is the most important issue in this election? Cast your vote in our poll below. A question about the topic with the most votes will be put to the candidates at the Meet The Candidates event that is being held on 28th April…

Apr

02

2025

By Newsroom

Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

Council, Local NewsAustralian Standing Stones, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Riarna Sheridan

Residents and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have an upgraded picnic shelter to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, thanks to a $44,000 grant from the New South Wales Government. The funding, provided through the Local Small Commitment Allocation (LSCA) program, will support the replacement of the ageing picnic shelter with a modern and accessible facility. The LSCA program aims to enhance local communities by supporting a range of initiatives, including park and playground upgrades, events, and essential services. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, recently visited Centennial Parklands to inspect the current shelter and highlighted the importance of the project.…