Sports – Glen Innes News

Feb

06

2026

Huskies bound for Glory

Local News, SportsHuskies Touch Football

Glen Innes Touch Football’s “Huskies” will compete at the Northern Eagles Junior Championships (NEJC) in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February, with games held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. The championships will bring together teams from more than 34 affiliates across Northern NSW, including the Mid North Coast, North Coast, Far North Coast and North West regions, across under-10 to under-18 boys and girls divisions. The Huskies will field teams in the under-12 boys, under-14 boys, under-16 girls and under-18 boys divisions. Players will also be eligible for selection in Northern Eagles representative…

Feb

04

2026

By Newsroom

Golf Wrap-Up

SportsGlen Innes Golf Club, New England District Golf Association

Ladies Golf On a very warm day 13 ladies played the Wednesday Stableford. Winner was Julie Newsome with 38 points from Shirley Bruce with 36 on a count back from Sue Rees. Julie also picked up the nearest the pin on the 4th. Wednesday Mens 31 men played the Wednesday stableford with the winner Dennis Brown with 39 points. Matt Cave was second with 37 points on a countback from Bill Miller and Lindsay Purcell. Nearest the pins were the Pro Pin on the 7th Jimmy Adams, Al Collins on the 12th, Bill Miller the 14th and Scott Slade the…

Feb

01

2026

By David Scott

Australia Day In Glen Innes Severn

Council, Local News, Rural, SportsAustralia Day

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…

Jan

30

2026

By Newsroom

Free Skin Cancer Check at the Show

Local News, Rural, SportsGlen Innes Show

Skin Patrol, a national provider of doctor-led skin cancer checks, will be offering free skin cancer checks at the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 13 to 15 February 2026, with appointments available from 9.00am each day. The clinic is part of Skin Patrol’s mobile health program, which delivers onsite skin checks across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with one in three Australians expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious outcomes. Skin Patrol’s clinics…

Jan

28

2026

By Annette Bain

Highest parkrun in Australia

Local News, SportsAustralian Standing Stones, Parkrun

If your New Year’s resolutions include getting some exercise, meeting new people, saving money or doing a bit of volunteering, parkrun might be just the thing. Started in the UK in 2004 by a small group of friends, parkrun has grown into a global movement. It is now an international charity operating in 23 countries at more than 2,000 locations, with millions of registered participants. Its aim is simple: “parkrun exists to empower people to come together, to be active, social and outdoors.” Glen Innes parkrun, established three years ago, is held at the Australian Standing Stones — making it…

Jan

17

2026

By Newsroom

Deepwater Races Celebrate 161 Years of Country Racing Tradition

Local News, Rural, SportsDeepwater Cup, Deepwater Jockey Club

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.…

Jan

15

2026

By Newsroom

COUNTDOWN BEGINS: ANZAC PARK’S $1.2 MILLION NATURE PLAY PARK NEARS OPENING

Council, Local News, SportsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council

An exciting new chapter for Anzac Park is just days away, with the $1.2 million Nature Play Park now effectively complete. Only a few minor finishing items remain, and once these are signed off, the site is expected to be handed over to Council within the next 10–14 days. This new play space is one of the most significant recreation projects Council has delivered in recent years. Designed to encourage imaginative, inclusive and nature-based play, it is set to become a standout community asset for families across the Glen Innes Highlands. Mayor Margot Davis said the completion of the project…

Jan

13

2026

By Newsroom

KERRY MEAD PARK TO DOUBLE ITS RUGBY LEAGUE CAPACITY WITH NEW FIELD UPGRADES

Council, Local News, SportsGlen Innes Rugby League Club, Glen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park - a significant step forward for the home of the Glen Innes Magpies. Council’s contribution is being delivered in a smart, cost-effective way, with soil already approved for removal from the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre site to be repurposed for levelling, landscaping and drainage at the park. Mayor Margot Davis said the…

Jan

12

2026

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Athlete Shines at World Cross Country Championships

Local News, SportsKayden Elliott

The world’s best distance runners gathered in Florida on 10 January for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26, with more than 500 athletes from 65 countries competing on a demanding course of sand, mud, water and rolling hills. Flying the flag for Australia, local runner Kayden Elliott delivered an outstanding performance in the U20 men’s 8km race, finishing 25th in the world in a time of 25:28. Remarkably, Kayden crossed the line just 2 minutes and 10 seconds behind the race winner, who stopped the clock at 23:18. Competing on the global stage against the strongest young runners in the world, Kayden’s result is a tremendous achievement…

Jan

10

2026

By Newsroom

And they’re racing

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Jockey Club

The Glen Innes Jockey Club warmly welcomes all to attend the Glen Innes Cup Meeting, scheduled for 10th January 2026. This much-anticipated event carries forward a rich tradition, exemplifying the very best of country racing. Each January, the Glen Innes Racecourse springs to life, drawing enthusiastic crowds from the New England Tablelands and far beyond. The Glen Innes Races are a true summer highlight, combining the charm of the countryside with vibrant fashion, thrilling racing action, and family-friendly entertainment. Kids can look forward to activities such as a Jumping Castle and Face Painting, ensuring fun for all ages. The racecourse…