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Jan

19

2026

Pindari Centre Launches Hands-On Homesteading Experiences

Local Newspindari

Just 34 kilometres from Emmaville — an easy 30-minute drive — the Pindari Centre has launched a new hands-on Homesteading and Farm Stay experience, inviting visitors to slow down, roll up their sleeves and enjoy authentic country life. Set on more than 2,000 acres beside the picturesque Pindari Dam, the new program builds on the Centre’s long-standing reputation for outdoor education. Guests can take part in daily homestead activities such as feeding and milking goats, collecting fresh eggs, meeting horses and foals, harvesting honey from flow hives, and learning practical farm-to-table and sustainable living skills. Pindari Centre was founded by…

Jan

17

2026

By Newsroom

Deepwater Races Celebrate 161 Years of Country Racing Tradition

Local News, Rural, SportsDeepwater Cup, Deepwater Jockey Club

One of Australia’s oldest racing traditions is set to thunder back into life this summer, with the Deepwater Hotel Top Pub Race Meeting celebrating an extraordinary 161 years on Saturday, 24 January 2026. First run in 1865, the Deepwater Races are steeped in history. The event began when Emmanuel Barratt, owner of the then Deepwater Hotel, and his friend William Thomas Cadell of Deepwater Station hatched the idea of holding a horse race on the station grounds. Remarkably, 160 years later, the races are still held on the very same land — a testament to the enduring spirit of country racing and community.…

Jan

16

2026

By Newsroom

THE BREASTSCREEN NSW VAN IS COMING TO GLEN INNES

Local NewsBreast Screen, Glen Innes and District

The mobile screening van will be in Glen Innes from 2 February to 25 February 2026. BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to women to support the early detection of breast cancer. Rebecca Delaporte (Manager, BreastScreen NSW Hunter New England) says a regular breast screen is one of the most important things women can do for their health. “Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy. “Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. This is why breast cancer screening is…

Jan

15

2026

By Newsroom

COUNTDOWN BEGINS: ANZAC PARK’S $1.2 MILLION NATURE PLAY PARK NEARS OPENING

Council, Local News, SportsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council

An exciting new chapter for Anzac Park is just days away, with the $1.2 million Nature Play Park now effectively complete. Only a few minor finishing items remain, and once these are signed off, the site is expected to be handed over to Council within the next 10–14 days. This new play space is one of the most significant recreation projects Council has delivered in recent years. Designed to encourage imaginative, inclusive and nature-based play, it is set to become a standout community asset for families across the Glen Innes Highlands. Mayor Margot Davis said the completion of the project…

Jan

13

2026

By Newsroom

KERRY MEAD PARK TO DOUBLE ITS RUGBY LEAGUE CAPACITY WITH NEW FIELD UPGRADES

Council, Local News, SportsGlen Innes Rugby League Club, Glen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park - a significant step forward for the home of the Glen Innes Magpies. Council’s contribution is being delivered in a smart, cost-effective way, with soil already approved for removal from the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre site to be repurposed for levelling, landscaping and drainage at the park. Mayor Margot Davis said the…

Jan

12

2026

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Athlete Shines at World Cross Country Championships

Local News, SportsKayden Elliott

The world’s best distance runners gathered in Florida on 10 January for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26, with more than 500 athletes from 65 countries competing on a demanding course of sand, mud, water and rolling hills. Flying the flag for Australia, local runner Kayden Elliott delivered an outstanding performance in the U20 men’s 8km race, finishing 25th in the world in a time of 25:28. Remarkably, Kayden crossed the line just 2 minutes and 10 seconds behind the race winner, who stopped the clock at 23:18. Competing on the global stage against the strongest young runners in the world, Kayden’s result is a tremendous achievement…

Jan

10

2026

By Newsroom

And they’re racing

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Jockey Club

The Glen Innes Jockey Club warmly welcomes all to attend the Glen Innes Cup Meeting, scheduled for 10th January 2026. This much-anticipated event carries forward a rich tradition, exemplifying the very best of country racing. Each January, the Glen Innes Racecourse springs to life, drawing enthusiastic crowds from the New England Tablelands and far beyond. The Glen Innes Races are a true summer highlight, combining the charm of the countryside with vibrant fashion, thrilling racing action, and family-friendly entertainment. Kids can look forward to activities such as a Jumping Castle and Face Painting, ensuring fun for all ages. The racecourse…

Jan

08

2026

By Newsroom

Our Local History: Excerpts from Archibald Windeyer’s Diary

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

Are you keeping a diary this year? Archibald Windeyer’s Deepwater Diary is a stark reminder of our early history - when bullock wagons travelling about 12 miles a day were the transport. Archibald and his family had sailed from Plymouth, landing in Sydney on 11th December 1838. ‘On 20th December 1838. William Collins left Sydney to take up property in New England having taken the steam boat to Williams River (i.e. Morpeth the head of navigation.) 13th July 1839. Collins returned from New England Sheep Station for supplies, another dray and bullocks, plough, harrows, seed etc., and to take up…

Jan

07

2026

By Newsroom

Library News – Efa Mackenzie

Council, Local Newsglen innes severn public library

Thursday 8 January 2026 a local guest speaker Jennifer Mackenzie will be joining us at Glen Innes Severn Library. GROW & GLOW WITH EFA Join us for an inspirational evening with Youth Mentor Jennifer ‘Efa’ Mackenzie. Tap into your inner passion and gifts with Efa’s tips and tricks to boost confidence and get where you want to be in life. Light refreshments provided from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Please call the library to RSVP, on 6730 2600, or book via the link below; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977580196603... You can check out her music clips below; https://www.youtube.com/@efamcknz_topic

Jan

07

2026

By Annette Bain

Joanne Austen Brown – Bronze at the Global Book Awards

Local NewsJoanne Austen Brown

Glen Innes author Joanne Austen Brown has ended the year on a high, receiving international recognition for her latest novel The War Rings. Joanne was awarded a Bronze Award in the War Stories category of the Global Book Awards, a United States–based program with a growing global profile. The Global Book Awards celebrate excellence in both traditionally published and self-published books, recognising outstanding storytelling, originality, and quality across a wide range of genres. Each year, authors from around the world are judged by industry professionals, making the awards a respected benchmark for emerging and established writers alike. The War Rings…