The program for this celebration of community can be found by following the link below and either saving to your device or printing. See you there!! FINAL STANDARD FINAL CITH-I Event Trifold 2025
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…
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…
The following gardens are open Friday 31 October Garden 1 Allen & Karen Kent - "Windermere", 58 Cramsie Cr Glen Innes Garden 2 Mike & Belinda Norton - "Rosecroft", 105 Cramsie Cr Glen Innes Garden 3 Tim Hughes & Sally Molesworth - "Lilburn", 663 Red Range Road Glen Innes Garden 4 Oasis Community Garden - 70 Grey Street Glen Innes
Cultivating Connection and Community for over a decade: GLENRAC’s Annual Rural Women’s Event. Over 70 people gathered on Wednesday 15 October 2025, at the Glen Innes Services Club to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day at GLENRAC’s annual Rural Women’s Evening. The event, held each year since 2014, on this important global day of recognition, shone a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and contribution of women across rural and regional communities. Attendees were treated to an inspiring lineup of speakers, beginning with Pauline Sazdanoff from North & North-West Community Legal Service. Pauline shared insights from her extensive experience in both the…
Founded in 1923, the Glen Innes branch of the Country Women’s Association has been supporting local women and families for more than a century — and it’s still going strong. The branch is now keen to welcome new members. “It would be really great to increase the number of members,” said Secretary Catherine Donald. “We’d love to meet women new to Glen Innes who may not be familiar with the CWA. Come and have a chat!” At the recent AGM on 13 October, a new executive team was elected: Vivienne Williams (President), Michelle Shumack(Vice-President), Catherine Donald (Secretary) and Maxene Freudenberg…
🎉 Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete – A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit! 🎉 Get ready for one of Emmaville’s favourite days of the year — the Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete, on Saturday 18th October 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! This year’s fete promises a wonderful mix of old-fashioned fun, local flair, and country hospitality — all in support of our much-loved local hospital. Stroll through the market stalls brimming with handmade crafts, fresh produce, and local treasures. Tap your feet to live music, enjoy the fashion parade, and follow the scent of the BBQ and food…
The Consummate agent It is with much sadness that we advise members past and present that one of the universally admired gentlemen of our profession Mr Bob Blair has passed away peacefully in Glen Innes at the age of 87. Bob Blair was an institution within the New England pastoral region, particularly in the Glen Innes District who commanded the respect and loyalty from the agency and wider rural fraternity over many years. A Dalgety man through and through, his distinguished career extended across a lifetime in the employ of Dalgety, Dalgety Winchcombe FGC, and later Landmark companies. He was…
A total yarding of 975 head went under the hammer at the Sheep and Lamb Sale of 7 October ‘25 The usual buying gallery was in attendance, though notably without TFI, with continued and steady support from the local and travelling sheep traders. The mutton market continues to show resilience, holding firm across both export and store categories, bolstered by solid trader demand. However, the heavy lamb job eased this week, coming back around $95, while the medium and light store lambs held their ground with good competition throughout. Heavy crossbred lambs were limited in supply but still managed to…
You couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Glen Innes Spring Show Jumping Championships — three glorious, sun-drenched days that showed off our Showground in all its springtime splendour. Over the October long weekend, 81 riders took to the arenas for more than 740 jumping rounds of action, skill, and sportsmanship. Competitors travelled from far and wide — from Cairns, Central Queensland, and Toowoomba, across to Grafton and Lismore, west to Moree, and as far south as Newcastle. The spirit of friendly country competition was strong, with six World Cup riders and their eight horses joining the field. Chief…
