Local News – Page 45 – Glen Innes News

Mar

13

2025

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…

Mar

11

2025

By Newsroom

Emergency Financial Assistance Announced for North-East NSW Residents

Local NewsTropical Cyclone Alfred

Residents in the north-east of New South Wales who have been severely affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will receive emergency financial assistance as part of a jointly funded relief package. The support package will provide financial aid of $180 for individuals and up to $900 per family to help cover essential costs, including food, clothing, medicines, and emergency accommodation. The Personal Hardship Assistance Grant is one of several measures aimed at supporting affected communities in their recovery. To be eligible for the grant, individuals must reside in one of the declared affected Local Government Areas, which include Armidale, Ballina, Bellingen,…

Mar

11

2025

By Newsroom

Disaster Assistance Extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes Severn and Tenterfield Local Government Areas

Local NewsTropical Cyclone Alfred

Disaster relief measures have been extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes Severn, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGAs) in northern New South Wales as the effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue to be felt inland. Support is available under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), providing assistance to affected residents, businesses, and local councils. Available Assistance The relief measures include: Support for eligible residents to meet immediate needs such as emergency accommodation and essential items, typically provided through evacuation or recovery centres. Grants for low-income residents to replace essential household items and undertake structural repairs to restore homes…

Mar

10

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Masonic Lodge Celebrates 150 Years

Local NewsGlen Innes Masonic Lodge, Margot Davis, Masonic Lodge

The Glen Innes Masonic Lodge 44 celebrated its sesquicentennial 150th anniversary this month. In 1874 a group of Freemasons who were living in Glen Innes held a meeting to consider the advisability of establishing a Freemasons lodge in town. They petitioned the district Grand Lodge of England to obtain a warrant. The petition was granted by the district Grand Master A.T. Holroyd on 14th October 1874. Holroyd authorised the dispensation that allowed the masons to meet as a lodge pending the receipt of the warrant. The inauguration and first installation of a Worshipful Master, Henry Downer and his invested officers…

Mar

08

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes to Welcome Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic

Local News, SportsGrafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, Margot Davis

Glen Innes will be a key location as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic passes through the town on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Residents and visitors are encouraged to gather along Grey Street to watch the event, support local businesses, and experience the community atmosphere. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “It’s exciting to see the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic coming through the heart of Glen Innes this year, giving our community a front-row seat to one of Australia’s most challenging cycling races. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the…