Local News

Nov
21
2024
By Eve Chappell
Our History: The Town Hall

Our History: The Town Hall

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Our magnificent Town Hall is certainly the centrepiece for ‘Christmas in the Highlands’ on Friday November 29, and for the 23rd year it is the venue for the Red Cross Community Christmas Tree displays. The Hall has hosted performances by Dame Nellie Melba, Noella Cornish, school frolics, drill nights for the Volunteer Defence Corp, grand balls, weddings, troop home coming celebrations, Baby Shows, film nights, Macca, The Wiggles…. It provided the stage for Mrs Mackenzie’s early Musical Society shows and later the Glen Innes Arts Council, until 1984 when they produced My Fair Lady as the grand opening show in…
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Nov
20
2024
By Megan Redfern
Fun and Free Fitness Options in Glen

Fun and Free Fitness Options in Glen

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Wanting to get fit?  Needing to get fit?  Advised to get fit?  Where do you start?  There’s always the gym, but some people don’t feel comfortable in a gym and some people can’t afford to pay the fees. Luckily, Glen Innes has a couple of free options for getting fit.  Every Saturday at 8am up at the Standing Stones, Parkrun enthusiasts run a 5k track entirely on trail paths.  This course is the highest elevation course in Australia at between 1200-1160m above sea level and the views are spectacular.  Every week, this fun free event is organised and monitored by…
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Nov
19
2024
By Newsroom
Seventh Councillor Announced

Seventh Councillor Announced

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Mr David Scott has been named as the successful final candidate in the Glen Innes Severn Council election. After the shock resignation of Rob Banham shortly after having been sworn in, unsuccessful candidates were given the opportunity for another run at a vacant position in a “count back” election. The count back election took place at 11 o’clock this morning, with David Scott being declared the successful candidate shortly thereafter. Also participating in the count back election was Anne Vosper who was ultimately unsuccessful. Elena Wetherall did not apply to be considered for the count back election. Newly declared councillor…
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Nov
18
2024
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Show Society Gears Up for a Huge 2025 Event

Glen Innes Show Society Gears Up for a Huge 2025 Event

Local News,
The countdown is on for the 2025 Glen Innes Show, set to take place from Friday, 14th to Sunday, 16th February 2025. With a thrilling lineup of activities, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun, the Glen Innes Show promises to be one of the biggest events on the local calendar. This year, the Glen Innes Show will once again host some of its most popular attractions, including the Highlands Country Rodeo on the Friday night, and spectacular fireworks displays on both the Friday and Saturday evenings. The ever-popular lolly scramble will also return, delighting children and families both nights. Science and…
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Nov
17
2024
By Newsroom
Deepwater Black Tie Ball To Raise Funds For Tennis Club

Deepwater Black Tie Ball To Raise Funds For Tennis Club

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The Deepwater Tennis Club is holding a fundraising ball at the end of November, with proceeds going towards equipment and renovations at the club. Club president Chris McIntosh said there had not been a similar event in Deepwater for some time and the “Tennis Ball” would be a great opportunity for locals to get dressed up and have a fun night out, while supporting their local community. “Our club is really active, especially considering the size of the town, and our new committee is looking for ways to ensure our club continues to thrive. We have a long list of…
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Nov
16
2024
By Marlene Lewis
Review: A Contemporary Encounter with “Fairytales”

Review: A Contemporary Encounter with “Fairytales”

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On the late afternoon of November 9, 2024, the Chapel Theatre in Glen Innes was graced with a unique and immersive experience, courtesy of internationally celebrated piano soloist, Alex Raineri. The Glen Innes concert concluded Alex’s tour of Northeastern New South Wales with a performance that was anything but conventional. Organised by Music in the Regions in conjunction with the Glen Innes Arts Council, this was the town’s first concert under this initiative, and it set a striking precedent for future events. Raineri’s program, aptly titled Fairytales, was a curated journey through contemporary classical piano works by five eminent Australian…
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Nov
15
2024
By David Scott
National Ag Day – 15th November 2024

National Ag Day – 15th November 2024

Local News, Rural,
All Australians enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in Australia. But some know very little about the farmers and workers who put food on their tables. National Agriculture Day is celebrated each year on the third Friday in November. The theme for this year is “Grow You Good Thing” The major agricultural industry in the Glen Innes Severn area is beef cattle production which employs almost 9% of our population. At a recent Business Chamber meeting Keith Howe, CEO of Rangers Valley Station, gave some insights into the running of this enterprise. Rangers Valley is the…
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Nov
15
2024
By Megan Redfern
Red Cross Christmas Tree Display To Delight Again This Year

Red Cross Christmas Tree Display To Delight Again This Year

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The Australian Red Cross Christmas tree display is twenty-three years old this year and over all the years has been delighting Glen Innes residents and visitors alike.  I asked Margaret Kiehne, President of the Glen Innes Red Cross branch, where the idea originally came from.  She said it was filched from the Muswellbrook branch, and while their event didn’t make the distance, the Glen Innes iteration has kept going from strength to strength. The display already has twenty-five entrants and organisers hope to exceed last year’s total of sixty-two.  There is no fee to enter, and schools, businesses and individuals…
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Nov
14
2024
By David Lewis
Glen Industries Receives Life-Saving AED from Local Lions Club

Glen Industries Receives Life-Saving AED from Local Lions Club

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Glen Innes Lions Club has made another significant contribution to community safety with the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Glen Industries, helping ensure that those in need of urgent cardiac care are well supported. An AED is a portable, user-friendly device that can be used to assist someone who is experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The machine is designed to be used by anyone, even those without medical training, making it an invaluable tool in emergencies. AEDs are typically easy to operate, with the device providing verbal instructions to guide the user through the process. Lions Club…
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Nov
14
2024
By Marlene Lewis
Local Connect To Deliver The Welcome Experience

Local Connect To Deliver The Welcome Experience

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Local Connect (formerly Attract, Connect, Stay – Glen Innes Inc) has launched a new program called The Welcome Experience.  The program is a concierge service that helps settle and connect Essential Service Workers into the Glen Innes and Inverell communities. The program supports eligible new-to-area workers in government and non-government organisations positions in healthcare, education, communities and justice, police, fire and rescue and ambulance. Local Connect has adopted its Sustainable Business Plan, funded by the Whiterock Community Grant, and is now focused on developing a whole-of-community approach to workforce attraction and retention.  This is an important development for the organisation…
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