Apr
14
2026
Mar
16
2026
Creating character at TAS
For Glen Innes siblings Emily, Tom, Josh and Matthew Pietsch, boarding at TAS has opened the door to huge range of opportunities, yet stay together as they develop into capable, kind and confident young people. Emily, in Year 11, has rowed, played rugby and completed the school’s coveted Triple Crown challenge award, for students who complete the 2km Coffs Ocean Swim, 14km City to Surf run and the 19 for Nineteen charity walk during the time at school. This month she was presented with her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and is currently gaining her Rural Fire Service qualifications after…
Mar
10
2026
High School Chosen for New Gifted Extension Class
Glen Innes High School was selected to deliver a new High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Extension class for incoming Year 7 students in 2027. The announcement marks an exciting step forward for educational opportunities in the region. Glen Innes High School will be among a group of 20 NSW public schools expanding access to gifted and high-potential learning programs as part of the state’s wider education reforms. The new extension class is designed to support academically advanced students by providing enriched learning experiences, greater academic challenge, and opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking skills. The expansion forms part…
Feb
11
2026
Students Honoured at DUX Ceremony
Outstanding academic achievement was celebrated at a recent DUX ceremony, recognising the dedication and hard work of students who excelled in their studies. Top honours were awarded to Howard Eastwood, named DUX, with Kayden Elliott achieving second place and Rory Husband securing third place. Their exceptional results reflect a strong commitment to learning and academic excellence. The school also congratulated all students who achieved Band 6 results, acknowledging this as a significant accomplishment and a clear testament to sustained effort and perseverance. Congratulations are extended to all students recognised, as well as to the families and staff whose encouragement and…
Feb
09
2026
New Playground Opens
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was on-hand to unveil the new, $1.2 million play space at Glen Innes’ Anzac Park at its official opening on Saturday, 7 February. $500,000 was secured from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5 which kick-started the project. Another $600,000 was contributed by the Federal Government and another $100,000 by the Glen Innes Severn Council. The new play area includes inclusive, imaginative, sensory, active, adventure and nature-based equipment. Mr Moylan said it was fantastic to see the project completed and opened for the public to enjoy. “The new playground at Anzac Park is…
Jan
30
2026
Strong Results, Bright Futures: Discover PLC Armidale on Principal’s Tour and Scholarship Day
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…
Jan
19
2026
GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS LIONESS LIONS CLUB POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT
After an application and interviewing process with the Scholarship Project Committee the club is very happy to announce that three students have been awarded our Post Secondary Scholarship for 2025. In 2025 the club received applications from three worthy students whom we are pleased to assist in their future studies. Chelsea McIntyre, Phoebe Vimpany and Rory Husband joined the club at the December meeting when the students informed all the members of their plans and dreams of their futures. The Highlands Lioness Lions Club aims to help young people from our community in as many ways as possible. In 2023…
Dec
24
2025
Christmas wishes and thanks
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
GIHS Outstanding HSC results
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
18
2025
Last call for young artists!
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…