Local News – Page 9 – Glen Innes News

Jan

02

2026

Greatest Show in Glen, coming soon!

Local News, Rural, SportsGlen Innes Show

“The Greatest Show in Town”: Glen Innes Prepares for Historic Annual Celebration Glen Innes is gearing up for one of the New England region’s most cherished events – the Glen Innes Show. Running for over 150 years, this iconic celebration, first held in 1869, is widely regarded as one of the finest agricultural shows in New South Wales, and often hailed as the Royal of the North. The 2026 show will take place from Friday, 13 February to Sunday, 15 February. A Jam-Packed Program Visitors can look forward to a full schedule across 39 sections, showcasing everything from livestock and…

Jan

01

2026

By David Scott

Happy New Year Glen Innes

Local Newsglen innes

As the clock struck twelve, a new year has begun. We pause to reflect on the one just passed and look ahead with hope, pride and quiet determination. Glen Innes is a community that understands resilience. Through changing seasons, challenges and celebrations alike, our town continues to show what it means to look out for one another, to lend a hand, and to keep moving forward together. It’s this spirit that makes Glen Innes more than a place on the map – it makes it home, our home. As we step into the year ahead, we do so with optimism…

Dec

30

2025

By David Scott

Spend in Glen: A Local Success Story Worth Celebrating

Council, Local NewsSpend in Glen

The Spend in Glen shop local initiative has wrapped up with truly outstanding results, reinforcing just how powerful community support for local business can be. Over the course of the promotion, around 13,000 entries were received, with 44 lucky shoppers rewarded after spending $20 or more at one of the 65 participating businesses. Backed by $10,000 in prize money from Glen Innes Severn Shire Council, and generous additional support from the Glen Innes Services Club for the purchase of Spend Local gift cards, envelopes and advertising, the initiative delivered real benefits across the town. The barrel was spun and…

Dec

24

2025

By Newsroom

Christmas Church Services

Local News

Anglican Church CHRISTMAS EVE - 6.30pm Family Service - 11pm Book of Common Prayer Service CHRISTMAS DAY - 9am Communion Service Crossroads Christian Church CHRISTMAS DAY – 9am Oasis Community Church CHRISTMAS DAY – 9.30am Presbyterian Church SUNDAY 22nd Dec – Heron Street Carols 7pm-8pm A service of Carols and Readings. Supper to follow. Uniting Church CHRISTMAS EVE - 7:30 St Patrick’s Catholic Church CHRISTMAS EVE Family Mass 7pm…

Dec

24

2025

By Newsroom

Christmas wishes and thanks

Council, Local News, Rural, School News, Sportsglen innes

On behalf of the whole team at the Glen Innes News, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the people of Glen Innes and District for your fabulous support throughout the year—your encouragement, your scoops, your stories, and your wonderful photos. We love knowing what’s happening across our community, and we know you value this too. That’s the strength of truly local, independent media: sharing our lives, our joys, and the challenges of living in regional Australia. Our paper and online website is powered entirely by volunteers—from the management committee and editorial team to advertising sales, design, and delivery. This year…

Dec

22

2025

By Newsroom

GIHS Outstanding HSC results

Local News, School News

Glen Innes News, and indeed our whole community, extends massive congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their fantastic results in the Higher School Certificate. Well done!!

Dec

20

2025

By Newsroom

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones

Local NewsAustralian Standing Stones

Glen Innes locals and visitors are warmly invited to welcome the height of summer at the Australian Standing Stones this Sunday, 21 December, with a full day of community celebration hosted by the Australian Standing Stones Management Board. Across Celtic traditions, the Summer Solstice is a time of light, abundance and connection. From the ancient stone circles of Europe to our own national Celtic monument on the Beardy Plains, the solstice offers a moment to pause, reflect and enjoy our shared heritage in a beautiful natural setting. The day begins early, with a 5:30am sunrise gathering, as the solstitial sun…

Dec

19

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our Local History : Christmas Past

Local NewsLand of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

This huge, beautiful popup Nativity scene Christmas card was given to young Dorothy Kneipp by Percy Sing Young of Kwong Sing and Co about 1907. Dorothy married Royal Hartmann in 1926, and their daughter Helen gave the card to the museum and Harvey Young very kindly made a display case for it. This card was but one of the presents Kwong Sings gave to their customers, particularly at Christmas time. (For wedding presents, it was a pair of beautiful vases.) One hundred years ago The Glen Innes Examiner of Saturday 19 December 1925 advertised the type of merchandise being promoted…

Dec

18

2025

By Newsroom

FUNDING WIN KEEPS EMMAVILLE GOLF COURSE IN PLAY

Local News, Rural, SportsEmmaville Golf Club

Erosion to Emmaville Golf Club’s course has made accessing the fairways difficult but that is about to change with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivering a grant for repairs and upgrades. $35,090 from the Community Building Partnership program will go towards levelling out a very eroded gully players have to cross. Mr Moylan said keeping community assets, like the Emmaville Golf Club, up to date is essential, particularly in our smaller villages. “Community sporting facilities, such as the Emmaville Golf Club, are vital for the health and wellbeing of our small villages,” Mr Moylan said. “They are at the…

Dec

18

2025

By Newsroom

Last call for young artists!

Local News, School NewsCrofters Cottage

Crofters Cottage, the popular café at the Standing Stones, is celebrating Christmas with a colouring competition for children — but time is running out to enter. The competition is open to three age groups: 0–5 years, 5–10 years and 10–15 years. To take part, children simply need to collect an entry form from Crofters Cottage, colour it in, and return it to the café by Saturday 20 December, when the competition closes. A range of fun prizes is already on display at the café, tempting young artists to get creative. Winners in each age category will be announced on Sunday…