Rural

Jan
17
2026
By Newsroom
Deepwater Races Celebrate 161 Years of Country Racing Tradition

Deepwater Races Celebrate 161 Years of Country Racing Tradition

Local News, Rural, Sports,
 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.…
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Jan
02
2026
By Newsroom
Greatest Show in Glen, coming soon!

Greatest Show in Glen, coming soon!

Local News, Rural, Sports
“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…
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Dec
24
2025
By Newsroom
Christmas wishes and thanks

Christmas wishes and thanks

Council, Local News, Rural, School News, Sports
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…
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Dec
18
2025
By Newsroom
FUNDING WIN KEEPS EMMAVILLE GOLF COURSE IN PLAY

FUNDING WIN KEEPS EMMAVILLE GOLF COURSE IN PLAY

Local News, Rural, Sports
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…
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Dec
05
2025
By Newsroom
Lali Alt – National Champion

Lali Alt – National Champion

Local News, Rural, School News, Sports,
Poking cattle around one day......National Champion the next. Local young lady, Lali Alt has taken out National Champion. Competing in the Southern Cross Feeds EA Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships Lali brought home the Intermediate rider 12,13,14 years Champion representing NSW and  riding Kolbeach Cowboy, owned by Lali. The event held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Victoria ran from 4 - 6th December 2025 Lali, who was featured on the front page of Issue 19 of the Glen Innes News in September, has been recognised for her dedication and amazing horse skills in taking out this prestigious award. …
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Dec
02
2025
By Newsroom
Glenrac 2025 Voluntary Community Organisation, who will be 2026?

Glenrac 2025 Voluntary Community Organisation, who will be 2026?

Local News, Rural,
2025 Voluntary community organisation – Glenrac Inc The Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee Inc has celebrated 36 years of operation in our shire, working with landholders and other community groups, and local, state, and federal agencies to “originally tackle land degradation issues of Eucalypt dieback and erosion. The organization is now a cornerstone in the community, driven by a deep social purpose: nurturing a thriving Glen Innes where environmental health and community well-being are inextricably linked.” GLENRAC has a committee of 15 volunteers and membership currently sitting at around 1,809 people from all walks of life. The organisation’s achievements…
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Dec
01
2025
By Newsroom
Christmas Hazards for Pets

Christmas Hazards for Pets

Local News, Rural
by Glen Innes Veterinary Hospital The Christmas season brings celebrations, family gatherings and plenty of festive food — but many of the treats we enjoy at this time of year can be dangerous, even life- threatening, for pets. A little caution can help ensure a safe and happy holiday for the whole family, including your four-legged members. Fatty Foods and Pancreatitis Foods such as ham, gravy, poultry skin and fatty off-cuts may seem like harmless scraps, but they can trigger severe gastrointestinal upset in both dogs and cats. Of particular concern is pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening inflammation of…
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Nov
13
2025
By Newsroom
Barking Success at Dog Auction

Barking Success at Dog Auction

Rural,
The 14th Annual CSC Working Stock Dog Auction was held at Glencoe on 1 November with Gwydir Fire account Tony Overton of Walcha selling the top priced dog to Pat McMahon of Killarney QLD. Pat McMahon, who is a beef producer, finisher and meat retailer said it takes regular, consistent work to train a stock dog and he takes his hat to Tony Overton for his talent to achieve this. Gwydir Fire a black and tan kelpie dog bred and trained by Tony sold for $15,500. Tony commented on the day that he has been selling dogs through this sale…
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Nov
03
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our Local History: Red Range early days

Our Local History: Red Range early days

Local News, Rural,
Excerpts from a long article by the Examiner Special Correspondent, March 1,1920.... ‘As far back as 1878 Red Range consisted of a small store and dwelling, owner by Mr Trotter. A few settlers had come here on the properties once included in Shannon Vale Station - amongst them being Messrs D Pogson, Jno Marshall, J Taylor, Cheney and J Heaney. A large lagoon, now on Mr J Ryall’s property was the boundary dividing Red Range from Shannon Vale. On 1870 the school was transferred from a building on Mr J Taylor’s to a new schoolhouse built by Mr Ruming and…
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