School News

Jan
19
2026
By Newsroom
GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS LIONESS LIONS CLUB POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS LIONESS LIONS CLUB POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

Local News, School News
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…
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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
Last call for young artists!

Last call for young artists!

Local News, School News
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…
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Dec
06
2025
By Newsroom
Senior Sportsperson of the Year 2025

Senior Sportsperson of the Year 2025

Local News, School News
The Glen Innes Highschool Campdraft Team received the Senior Sportsperson of the Year 2025 award for its 9 members – students from years 9 to years 12 at Glen Innes High School - who just prior to the awards participated successfully in an interstate campdraft of 3 rounds during which the team “displayed remarkable skill and determination, demonstrating the true spirit of teamwork, resilience, and passion for the sport.” Their achievements last year “reflect the values of sportsmanship and camaraderie  and the incredible talent and potential of our youth.” You can nominate a senior person or team for the 2026…
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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
04
2025
By Newsroom
Kayden Shines at North West Sports Awards

Kayden Shines at North West Sports Awards

Local News, School News
Glen Innes High School student Kayden Elliot has capped off an exceptional year in school sport, earning top honours at the North West Sports Association Awards Ceremony this week. His impressive list of accolades reflects years of commitment, discipline, and a passion for athletic excellence. Kayden received the North West Bar to Blue Award for Athletics, the North West Bar to Blue Award for Cross Country, and was named North West Secondary Athlete of the Year 2025, a title he shares with Jack Partridge of Inverell High School. In a remarkable finale, the pair were also jointly awarded Overall North…
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Dec
02
2025
By Newsroom
GI Public School News

GI Public School News

Local News, School News
GIPS NEWS Glen Innes Public School (GIPS) has been buzzing with activity as we approach the end of another busy year. Last week, in partnership with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), GIPS celebrated the attendance success of our First Nations students.  Attendance goals were set at the beginning of the term and those who were able to meet their goal were invited to an afternoon of fun games with their families. We are excited to have shared the afternoon with almost 60 children from GIPS, Glen Innes High School and some of the small schools. Students and their families…
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Nov
29
2025
By Annette Bain
Here Comes Christmas!

Here Comes Christmas!

Local News, School News,
The Glen Innes Red Cross has officially launched its 24th Annual Christmas Tree Exhibition at the Town Hall, and festive spirit is already filling the room. More than 50 trees are on display this year, each one an original, created by individuals, families, businesses, schools or community groups. The theme “Christmas Around the World” has inspired a wonderful mix of originality and artistry. On Saturday morning three independent judges selected Red Range Public School as the winner of the Independent Judges Award 2025. The exhibition will be open from 9:30am to 2pm, on Sunday 30 November and from Monday 1…
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Nov
29
2025
By Newsroom
Young Citizen of the Year  Darcy Husband

Young Citizen of the Year  Darcy Husband

Local News, School News
2025 Young Citizen of the Year  Darcy Husband Only 9 days left to closing of nominations for 2026 Australia Day awards (9th December). Forms are available from the Council office and online at www.gisc.gov.au grab a copy and nominate a special person, group, or event that has contributed an outstanding voluntary service to our community. On 26th January this year, we honoured 2025 Young Citizen of the Year Darcy Husband. Darcy is a valued member of Glen Innes Public School and our community at large for his participation in numerous school and public events every year. The list of Darcy’s…
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