Rural

Mar
01
2026
By Newsroom
SRV submissions close 9th March

SRV submissions close 9th March

Council, Local News, Rural, ,
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released Glen Innes Severn Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application. A three-week community consultation period is open from 17 February to 9 March 2026, giving residents, businesses and community stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback directly to IPART. Submissions can be made through an online survey The Survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Written submissions can be made through the IPART’s website. Council is seeking approval for a cumulative SRV of 48.3% over three years. The proposed 48.3% represents the total increase spread across the life of the application — not…
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Feb
26
2026
By Newsroom
Skin Check highly successful

Skin Check highly successful

Local News, Rural, Sports, ,
Skin Patrol was proud to attend the Glen Innes Show for the first time, delivering a dedicated community skin check clinic focused on early detection and accessible care. Across the weekend, 199 community members booked in for a comprehensive skin assessment, with 163 patients screened directly by our Skin Cancer Doctor. Our team saw more than 48 patients on Saturday, and Sunday was our largest clinic day with 58 patients. The strong turnout reflects the Glen Innes community’s proactive approach to skin health and the clear demand for specialist services in regional areas. Seventeen lesions were identified that require follow-up,…
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Feb
25
2026
By Newsroom
RFS Volunteers: seen locally, nationally and internationally

RFS Volunteers: seen locally, nationally and internationally

Local News, Rural,
The past 12 months have been a significant and demanding year for our volunteers within Glen Innes Severn RFS, both locally and further afield. Throughout our 15 brigades within Glen Innes Severn, our members have responded to grass fires, bushfires, structure fires and motor vehicle accidents, while also carrying out hazard reduction activities aimed at protecting homes, farms and critical infrastructure. Behind every callout are hours of training, equipment maintenance, and preparation to ensure crews are ready when needed. In addition to supporting our own community, Glen Innes volunteers have also stepped forward to assist others during major fire events…
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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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