Local News

Jan
16
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our History – Communications

Our History – Communications

Local News, ,
How did we receive our news? By bullock wagon from Morpeth or  Grafton, crossed letters taking many months; by bush telegraph, on coaches  likely be held up by Thunderbolt and the mailbags stolen; news of ‘The Old Country’ in the Illustrated  London News; town cryers, bill posters, New England Times, Armidale Express, Maitland Mercury,  Glen Innes Guardian, Glen Innes Examiner,  Emmaville Argus, Deepwater Despatch, Castlerag Miner, Profile, telegrams, letter cards… The Glen Innes Examiner ceased hard copy publication on September 19, 2024, just short of the 150th anniversary. Ron Robinson then editor of the Examiner championed the formation of the…
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Jan
16
2025
By David Lewis
Glen Innes News Printed Edition Launches Today

Glen Innes News Printed Edition Launches Today

Local News
We’re thrilled to bring you the very first print edition of Glen Innes News! This marks an exciting step forward for us after launching online in November 2024, and we’re delighted to continue sharing stories that matter to our community—now in a format you can hold in your hands. The print version of Glen Innes News is available from a wide variety of outlets across the Glen Innes Highlands region, including local shops, cafes, community hubs and the newsagent. A list of pick-up locations is available on our website by clicking here. You can also read the latest print edition…
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Jan
15
2025
By Newsroom
ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

Council, Local News, , ,
Glen Innes Severn Council has announced significant progress in the upgrade of the ANZAC Park Playground, with an additional $600,000 in funding approved under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program. This funding complements the $500,000 secured in 2022 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, alongside $100,000 committed by the Council, bringing the total project investment to $1.2 million. The existing playground at ANZAC Park is set for a much-needed transformation, addressing the increasing demand for modern, accessible, and inclusive recreational facilities. In September 2022, the Council received a letter on behalf of local…
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Jan
11
2025
By Newsroom
No Races Today, But The Festivities Continue

No Races Today, But The Festivities Continue

Local News, Sports,
The highly anticipated Glen Innes Races, scheduled for today, will not run a race today but all of the other planned action at the racecourse is still on. Racing NSW stewards conducted a track inspection early this morning and deemed the surface unsuitable for racing after rainfall over the last 24 hours. This year’s event will be a Running Phantom meeting featuring: Fashions on the Field Bookies Bar Marquee Live Music Gold Coast Magic Millions streamed live on the big screens Ticket fees have been waived meaning that entry is now free. All marquee ticket inclusions will proceed as planned,…
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Jan
11
2025
By David Scott
Vicious Storm Hits Glen

Vicious Storm Hits Glen

Local News
Let's talk about the weather…. Friday’s storm The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has been forecasting  it for days, the hope of a few mm here a few mm there … but little showers have skirted by Glen without anything to show. It came down this Friday afternoon as a thick band of dark, menacing cloud  came in from the west.  At its height, ferocious winds, torrential rain and horizontal hail. The GI weather station recorded in excess of 38mm but recordings varied enormously but what everyone agreed upon was the ferocity over such a short time span.  Hail from pea…
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Jan
10
2025
By Chris Richards
Glen Innes Cup Fashions on the Field

Glen Innes Cup Fashions on the Field

Local News, Sports,
This Saturday’s Glen Innes Cup Fashions on the Field is set to impress! The Turf Club’s Special Guest Judges arriving from Sydney will be: • Amy Gerard: Myer Partner, radio presenter, author and genius behind At Last Wines • Lauren Gocher: Style powerhouse and Co-founder of S N D Y S • Virginie Pepin: Creative, stylist and co-founder of the renowned label PFEIFFER These judges bring expertise, style, and excitement to this year’s event. With this year’s theme, A Day in Bloom, expect flowing silhouettes, ruffled designs, and head-turning outfits. The MC will be Shad Bailey from Colin Say &…
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Jan
10
2025
By Marlene Lewis
Remember the Days of Cat Stevens

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens

Local News, ,
Glen Innes-born singer and storyteller Darren Coggan is set to return to his hometown with a performance honouring one of music’s most enduring figures, Cat Stevens. The event will take place on Sunday, 19 January, at 2:30 pm at The Glen Innes Chapel Theatre. In his latest production, Remember the Days of Cat Stevens, Darren revisits the music and legacy of the iconic artist, whose work captured the spirit of a turbulent era. Amidst the fear of nuclear war, the Vietnam War, civil rights unrest, intergenerational conflict, and the outrage over burned bras, perceived immorality, and drug use, Cat Stevens…
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Jan
09
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 24th January 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 24th January 2025

Council, Local News, , ,
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 24 January 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, West Furracabad Road, Furracabad Road, Wellington Vale Road, Waterloo Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Bezzants Road, Coxs Road, Spirabo Road, Shaws Road and Ten Mile Road (Morven end); The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road;…
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Jan
09
2025
By Susie Snodgrass

Zone 13 Glen Innes Pony Camp 2024 – Done and Dusted

Local News, Rural
From 29th Dec 2024 to 4th January 2025, 61 equestrians from 2 to 25 years gathered at the magnificent Glen Innes Showground for a week of horsemanship and friendship. Sportsmanship and citizenship are core values of the Pony Club. ‘Retired' equestrians, including Grandparent, Parents and Volunteers are as much a part of this annual event as the riders. For nearly 70 years these loyal helpers help set up Judges’ tents, sound equipment, arenas, jumps, poles and barrels and then quickly dismantle them. Meals are provided by a band of dedicated people. All abilities join together from tiny tots to our…
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Jan
08
2025
By Hannah Dunn
Prime Lamb and Sheep Sale – Market Report 07.01.25

Prime Lamb and Sheep Sale – Market Report 07.01.25

Local News, Rural
A relatively strong start to the new year in our first Prime Lamb and Sheep sale. 1,376 head yarded at the Glen Innes saleyards with a large majority being new season sucker lambs. The usual major meat processor’s buyers attended with little re-stocker competition. Heavy and fat cross-bred suckers fetched between $205-$227, Not far behind was the medium weight, well conditioned suckers from $180-$204. The forward store conditioned suckers between the $120-$175 mark and the medium to light store suckers from $55-$110. Good conditioned Dorper suckers made up to $190. Heavy, prime conditioned, last seasoned XB lambs Fetched $180-$250. The…
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