Local News – Page 49 – Glen Innes News

Jan

08

2025

TAFE Open Days 13th – 17th January

Local NewsDee Ross

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to go back to study in 2025? Or have you just plucked up the courage to try something new? The TAFE open days 13th-17th January from 9am – 3pm could offer you a chance to explore some viable options. Because they are provided virtually, hundreds of courses are on offer. There are short 1 day courses, 3 month courses held once a week, more intense ones and ones that build on previous study. These courses can lead to either certificates, diplomas or degrees. It would be advisable to check out the options prior…

Jan

06

2025

By Newsroom

Family Fun Day at Centennial Parklands

Local NewsCentacare, Centennial Parklands, Glen Innes Severn Council

Looking for a great day for you and the kids this school holidays? Centacare New England North West will be hosting a family friendly event at Centennial Parklands this Wednesday 10am to 1pm. Bring the gang to enjoy a great day out for the family. Lots of FREE activities including; Sausage sizzle, icy poles, cupcakes, fairy floss & drinks Tie dying with Glen Innes Youth Play space with Reachout Toy Library Glen Innes Obstacle course with Kings Gym & Fitness Facepainting and temporary tattoos Photobooth and photography with Honey Bee Photography Emergency services visiting Arts and Crafts with Centacare New…

Jan

04

2025

By Newsroom

Free Creative Workshops for Glen Innes Youth

Local NewsCooramah Cultural Centre, Deepwater, Glen Innes Pottery Club, Max Powell, NSW Government, Richard Moon, The Makers Shed

A series of free creative workshops is being offered to young people in Glen Innes aged 12 to 24 during the next few weeks of school holidays. Funded by the NSW Government through the Holiday Break Program, these workshops provide opportunities for participants to learn and practise creative skills. The workshops, part of the “Summer Create” initiative, cover various activities including pottery, painting, jewellery design, and weaving. Each session is led by experienced artists and creators. Workshop Schedule: Clay Sculpture with Max Powell 12–15 years: 7 January (10 am–1 pm) at Glen Innes Pottery Club 16–24 years: 10 January (10…

Jan

03

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Masonic Lodge to Mark 150th Anniversary

Local NewsEmmaville, Glen Innes Masonic Lodge, Masonic Lodge

The Glen Innes Masonic Lodge No. 44 is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone on 25 January 2025, marking 150 years since its establishment in 1875. This sesquicentennial anniversary highlights the long-standing presence and contributions of the lodge within the local community. To commemorate the occasion, a book titled A Sesquicentennial History of the Glen Innes Masonic Lodge No. 44 has been written and published. The book details the intertwined history of the lodge, its members, and the growth of Glen Innes over the past century and a half. The lodge’s early members played key roles in the development of…

Jan

02

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Dr Fred Buddee

Local NewsDr Fred Buddee, Glen Innes Lions Club, Our Local History

In 1934 Dr Fred Buddee who held a Bachelor of Medicine, Master of Surgery, and was a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, bought Dr Gerard Gall’s medical practice. Fred and Margaret Buddee had six children Barbara, Wallis, Bill, (who followed his father into medicine), Margaret, Donald, and David. Their property, ‘Strawberry Hills’ of 500 acres was managed by Lloyd Rees. Dr Buddee took over Dalhousie Maternity Hospital in the late 1930s and added a three-bed ward in 1941 and from 1947 the hospital rented Dalhousie from him as their separate maternity unit. He was an alderman…

Dec

31

2024

By Pamela O'Neill

New Year’s Eve, or Hogmanay

Local NewsHogmanay

Australians will be celebrating New Year’s Eve by staying up until midnight and letting off fireworks – or maybe just getting an early night and sleeping through it all. It’s interesting to know that our Scottish cousins will be doing similar things, although there are some special traditional celebrations that might seem a little surprising to us. In Scotland, New Year’s Eve is known as Hogmanay, from the Scots language, or Oidhche Challain in Gaelic. Many parts of Scotland, particularly the islands to the west and north, continued to use the Julian calendar for a century or more after the…

Dec

30

2024

By Megan Redfern

Four Tamworth Awards Nominations For Local Muso

Local NewsGlencoe, Matt Scullion, Tamworth Country Music Awards, Tamworth Country Music Festival

Glencoe resident and musician, Matt Scullion, has been nominated for four awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2025, two of them in the People’s Choice and two in the Tamworth Songwriter’s Association Awards. The nominations are for a song he wrote and recorded about Northern Territory icon, Ted Egan. Matt’s song, Beer Box Man, documents Ted’s musical journey. When Matt originally opted to write a song about Ted, he re-read his autobiography, Outback Songman: My Life, and also met with the legendary Alice Springs resident. Matt found that there were so many aspects to Ted and his…

Dec

26

2024

By David Scott

Emmaville Mining Museum Hours Change, A Callout For Volunteers

Local NewsEmmaville, Emmaville Mining Museum

The Emmaville Mining Museum is a true gem (if you’ll pardon the pun) of the tourist experiences that are offered in the Glen Innes area. The dream of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Curnow, who bequeathed a vast mineral collection to the Emmaville community, was the hope of opening a museum in the town. These days the museum is also home to the Jillet, Gilbey, Ellis, Schumacher, Trethewey, Hermann and Maskey collections. In all, there are over 4,000 mineral and gem specimens as well as a General Store museum, a replica blacksmith’s shop, and an old wood-fired bakery. The…

Dec

25

2024

By Newsroom

Merry Christmas from Glen Innes News!

Local NewsGlen Innes News

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for your incredible support. Your feedback and encouragement have meant the world to us. From our team to yours, we wish you a joyful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Here’s to a safe and happy New Year for everyone in our wonderful Glen Innes community! Warmest wishes, The Glen Innes News Team

Dec

25

2024

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Celebrates with Free Christmas Community Lunch

Local NewsGlen Innes Christmas Day Community Lunch, Glen Innes Town Hall

The Glen Innes Town Hall will once again host the annual Christmas Day meal, a heartwarming tradition led by Astrid Scheer and her family. Starting at 11:30 am, the event promises an abundance of food, gifts, and festive cheer, welcoming everyone in the community. Each year, this beloved gathering serves an average of 150 people, with additional preparations ensuring no one goes without. No RSVP is required, making it easy for anyone to join in the festivities. The event, now in its twelfth year, originally began in the Girl Guide hut on East Avenue. However, as the number of attendees…