Local News – Page 59 – Glen Innes News

Nov

28

2024

State and Federal MPs React To Rail Trail Funding Cut

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brendan Moylan, New England Rail Trail

Federal and State MPs have hit out at the NSW State Government and the Australian Federal Government after it was announced the funding for the New England Rail Trail had been cut. State Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan said: “I have been pushing for more funding so it is incredibly disappointing to hear there will be cuts made to the Northern Tablelands. Without funding we won’t have the ability to complete projects, improve facilities and upgrade equipment which are so important to regional areas. Whether you were for or against the Rail Trail, the reality is Mr Minns and…

Nov

28

2024

By David Lewis

A Bright Start: Thank You for Supporting Glen Innes News!

Local NewsDavid Lewis, Earl Sharman, Glen Innes News

What an incredible few weeks it has been! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has visited our website and read the articles we've published. The number of visitors has far exceeded our expectations! A special thank you goes out to the businesses that have already secured advertising in our first print edition. Glen Innes News depends on advertising to cover expenses and offer our upcoming print edition free of charge to readers. Your support not only makes our January launch possible but also ensures our community continues to have access to locally…

Nov

27

2024

By Chris Richards

Cricket Revival In Glen Innes

Local News, SportsTom Benton

Attempts are being made to revive a Saturday or Sunday cricket competition in Glen Innes. A sport which was extremely strong in the town in the past, has fallen by the wayside in recent times. Where Glen Innes once had a number of club, pub and business teams competing, including a team from the Correctional Centre, and where Glen Innes once had players who starred in district and regional teams, organisers are struggling to have their mid-week 20/20 competition attract more than four teams. This Friday evening at 5pm a competition comprises one side made up mainly of members from…

Nov

27

2024

By Marlene Lewis

La Belle Epoque – An Evening with Bill Rendell

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library, La Belle Epoque

La Belle Époque, a new exhibition at the Glen Innes Library curated by William (Bill) Rendell, offers a fascinating exploration of this vibrant historical period. On Tuesday evening November 26, 2024, attendees at the William Gardener conference room were taken on an enlightening journey from the dawn of the era, at the end of the Franco-Prussian war, to its conclusion, marked by the outbreak of World War I. When studying ancient societies like Egypt or Rome, we rely on archaeological discoveries to reconstruct their histories. For more recent eras, we benefit from an abundance of written records, preserved buildings, artworks,…

Nov

25

2024

By Newsroom

Funding For Rail Trail Cut

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The reason given for pulling the funding was missed project deadlines, but Council say that state government departments caused the delays by stalling essential approvals for over a year. Glen Innes Severn Council has said that the irony is stark: the very environmental impact investigations cited as incomplete were delayed by the same government agencies now using them as a reason to…

Nov

24

2024

By Eve Chappell

Museum Margaret McIntosh Collection Fashion Parade and Exhibition

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum

On Saturday 16 November, guests sipping wine and nibbling canapes gathered round the garden courtyard at the museum to be delighted by the fashion parade, curated by Astrid Scheer, of elegant frocks of the1950s and 1960s from the Margaret McIntosh Collection. It was an example of the Museum’s important function of collecting, preserving and disseminating the history of the town and district. Margaret nee Coventry had married Colin McIntosh in 1951, and they lived at Clarevaulx. The McIntosh family generously donated a collection of frocks, ball gowns, hats, handbags and shoes. Some of the frocks had been made by Miss…

Nov

23

2024

By Chris Richards

Shearers To Fleece Golfers

Local News, SportsBeardy Waters, Deepwater, Glen Innes Show, Richard Sturtridge, sHedway

Not everyone has heard of sHedway, a fairly new charitable organization that is focused on positive mental health and suicide prevention for the shearing industry. So...where do the golfers come into the story? Simple! Golfers, shearers and others involved in the shearing industry will take to the Glen Innes Golf Club on Saturday December 14 to not only take up a challenge but also to raise funds for sHedway in a 3- person Ambrose event. The event is being supported not only by the Golf Club but also businesses such as New England Toyota, Velquip and Virbac, Grafton Firearms, Harvey…

Nov

22

2024

By Megan Redfern

New England Heritage Traction Club Visits Private “Museum”

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum, New England Heritage Traction Club

The New England Heritage Traction Club supports the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of heritage machinery, including tractors, trucks, motorcycles and the like. It holds monthly meetings at the meeting room of the Land of the Beardies Museum and also organises regular outings of interest for members. On Sunday, on one such outing, the group visited what could only be called a “tractor museum” out on the Inverell Road. It was an amazing experience. Chris and Betty Walker and Jamie Wiggins are all enthusiasts and hold a large collection of vintage tractors on their property. There must be close to fifty…

Nov

22

2024

By Newsroom

New Off-Leash Dog Park Coming to Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Lions Park, Off-leash Dog Park

Glen Innes is set to welcome a new off-leash dog park at Lions Park, with the project moving ahead after a community consultation period. Glen Innes Severn Council held the consultation from 7 August to 4 September, receiving 23 submissions from residents, reflecting strong local interest and engagement in the park’s development. Following a review of feedback, the Council confirmed that Lions Park, with its established infrastructure and central location, was selected as the ideal site. The park’s existing amenities, such as restrooms, picnic areas, and drinking fountains, make it convenient and accessible for residents and visitors alike. Its proximity…

Nov

21

2024

By J.E. Miller

Golden Age Of Broadway Set To Be Unforgettable Choir Performance!

Local NewsChapel Theatre, Glen Innes Arts Council Choir, Golden Age of Broadway, Jessica Grulovic

Prepare to be transported back in time to the glitz and glamour of Broadway’s most iconic era! The Glen Innes Arts Council Choir is thrilled to present The Golden Age of Broadway, a musical journey through some of the most beloved and timeless songs ever performed on the Great White Way. The performance promises to be a spectacular evening of music, nostalgia, and pure joy that will leave audiences singing along and tapping their feet. Having had the privilege of attending a recent rehearsal, I can say with confidence that this show is one you won’t want to miss. The…