Rural

Feb
21
2026
By David Scott
Continued Agricultural Research Essential

Continued Agricultural Research Essential

Local News, Rural
Research Station’s Legacy Too Important to Lose For more than a century, the Glen Innes Agricultural Research Station has played a quiet but vital role in shaping the success of Glen Innes and the wider New England region, with impacts felt across Australia and beyond. Established under the former NSW Department of Agriculture, the Station delivered practical, locally relevant research that helped farmers overcome the unique challenges of the Northern Tablelands. Early graziers battled severe frosts, unreliable pastures and uncertain productivity. Through careful scientific work, the Station identified pasture species suited to the cold climate and developed grazing systems that…
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Feb
20
2026
By David Scott
What a Great Show

What a Great Show

Local News, Rural
The Glen Innes Show has once again proven why it proudly carries the title “Royal of the North,” delivering a fantastic celebration of agriculture, community and country life. This year’s Show was officially opened by Sam Kekovich, the well-known face of the MLA lamb advertisements, who brought his trademark humour and enthusiasm to the occasion. Exhibition pavilions were packed with outstanding entries, showcasing the remarkable talents of local and regional exhibitors. Visitors admired impressive displays of wool, crafts, flowers, vegetables, cooking, apiary, preserves, needlework, photography, poultry and small birds — all reflecting countless hours of dedication. The main arena was…
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Feb
10
2026
By Annette Bain
Celebrity cook Matt Golinski returns to Glen Innes Show

Celebrity cook Matt Golinski returns to Glen Innes Show

Local News, Rural,
When Glen Innes News caught up with celebrity cook Matt Golinski, he had just driven five hours to cook dinner for 140 people — after four days of preparation. “Cooking can be physically hard work,” he said. “But it’s the only thing I’ve always wanted to do.” In his culinary journey, there is no backstory about a Nonna in the kitchen, Matt laughs. He was simply a boy who loved to cook. As a child he baked cakes and sweets, intrigued by how ingredients came together. By high school, he was determined to become a chef and chose any subject…
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Feb
07
2026
By Annette Bain
Two Celebrity Chefs Headline Gourmet Fiesta at Glen Innes Show

Two Celebrity Chefs Headline Gourmet Fiesta at Glen Innes Show

Local News, Rural,
n a first for the Gourmet Fiesta at the Glen Innes Show, renowned “Lambassador” Sam Kekovich — star of the iconic Australia Day lamb ads — will appear in the Gourmet Fiesta Marquee alongside celebrity chef Matt Golinski. Sam Kekovich will join Matt Golinski for live appearances at 4pm on Friday 13 February and then on Saturday 14 February for the Gourmet Fiesta lunch at mid-day and then at 2pm. Entry to the Marquee is FREE for all Show attendees. Matt Golinski is a long-time friend of the Glen Innes Show and a familiar face at the Gourmet Fiesta. Committee…
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Feb
05
2026
By Eve Chappell
The Show 100 years ago

The Show 100 years ago

Local News, Rural,
From snippets sourced from the 1926 Glen Innes Examiner the Show was very different 100 years ago. ‘In Glen Innes shows have been held almost continuously since 1870, when in conjunction with Inverell the first carnival took place on the recreation ground at the back of the present Intermediate High School (now the Public School) -and the only shelter was that provided by tarpaulins. Shows were held alternately at Inverell and Glen Innes until 1877. Since then, the show society has acquired a ground of its own on which it has placed costly improvements while its operations have grown until…
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Feb
01
2026
By David Scott
Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Council, Local News, Rural, Sports
Glen Innes Severn’s Australia Day celebrations began in true country style with a “breakfast of champions” at Red Range Hall, where the Red Range Hall Committee pulled off a near-miraculous loaves and fishes effort. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed barbecued sausage and egg, steak and onion sandwiches, with generously donated steak from Rangers Valley earning particular appreciation. Australia Day Ambassador Dr Clio Cresswell set the tone with a short but engaging address that proved even mathematics can entertain on a public holiday morning. Festivities then moved to the Glen Innes Services Club, where the Glen Innes Lady Lions served a…
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Jan
30
2026
By Newsroom
Free Skin Cancer Check at the Show

Free Skin Cancer Check at the Show

Local News, Rural, Sports
Skin Patrol, a national provider of doctor-led skin cancer checks, will be offering free skin cancer checks at the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 13 to 15 February 2026, with appointments available from 9.00am each day. The clinic is part of Skin Patrol’s mobile health program, which delivers onsite skin checks across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with one in three Australians expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious outcomes. Skin Patrol’s clinics…
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Jan
30
2026
By Newsroom
Strong Results, Bright Futures: Discover PLC Armidale on Principal’s Tour and Scholarship Day

Strong Results, Bright Futures: Discover PLC Armidale on Principal’s Tour and Scholarship Day

Rural, School News
PLC Armidale continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in the New England North West, achieving outstanding results in both NAPLAN and the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC) and reinforcing its standing as one of the region’s leading schools. Recently released 2025 NAPLAN data on the ACARA MySchool website confirms PLC Armidale as the strongest-performing school overall in the region, with students consistently achieving results above the national average and above those of statistically similar schools across most tested domains in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. In the 2025 HSC, 46 per cent of students achieved an ATAR…
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Jan
26
2026
By David Scott
Large crowd gathers at Red Range Celebrating Australia Day

Large crowd gathers at Red Range Celebrating Australia Day

Council, Local News, Rural, ,
Red Range Hall was literally bursting at the seams with a terrific crowd of locals and visitors gathered for an 8am breakfast, the first celebration of Australia Day for 2026 in the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area. The local Red Range Hall Committee had set up an impressive display of milk cans and cream separators as well as  some examples of the first teat cups as a nod to the importance of the dairying industry to Red Ranges early history.  However, it was the alluring smell of the BBQ that drew the locals indoors.  Rangers Valley had generously supplied…
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