Jun
16
2026
Jun
11
2026
Jun
05
2026
Tennis
Tennis might be a summer sport but the Glen Innes & District Tennis Association is still very active over the winter months. Junior Hot Shots sessions are well underway for Term 2 - new players are always welcome so contact the club for more information about Junior programmes. Social tennis continues on Tuesday mornings from 9am and Saturday afternoons from 1pm - great tennis with a very friendly vibe with players of all abilities welcome. There are lots of exciting things planned for this year. The 2nd Seniors Tournament will be held in November - the inaugural event last year was…
Jun
02
2026
A New Chapter for East Avenue Medical Centre
East Avenue Medical Centre is entering an exciting new chapter as the practice continues to grow and evolve to better serve the Glen Innes community and surrounding regions. The medical centre has a proud and longstanding history deeply rooted in Glen Innes. Established in 1969 by Dr D. Klein, the practice marked the beginning of the area’s first general practice and has remained an important part of the local community for more than five decades. Today, Principal Doctor Dr Phill Correy and Dr E.K. Wong at East Avenue Medical Centre are honoured to continue this proud legacy of care. Dr Quinn, Dr Brownlie, Dr White, and Dr Heisinger remain valued and integral members of…
May
31
2026
Lotus Roar at Lions Park
About 20 brave locals took on the cool breeze, to have their hearts warmed, as they met the Queensland Lotus Club. The club returned briefly to Glen Innes for a 'pit stop' at Lions Park, and parked along East Avenue. The group has been visiting our area since 2018. This year 73 proud owners and 40 vehicles toured the area from Glen Innes, Inverell, Emmaville and Tenterfield. Cars from 1960s to present were in this gathering.
May
26
2026
May
22
2026
FUNDING FLOWS IN FOR FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Field maintenance at Glen Innes Rugby Park will soon be a lot easier with the Elks securing $108,000 in funding for an irrigation system. The funding was awarded to the club through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy program which is aimed at increasing inclusion and participation through improving infrastructure and facilities. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan supported the club’s application. “The Glen Innes Elks are a small but proud rugby union club with a strong supporter base and hardworking volunteers,” Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said. “The Elks’ home ground suffers a large amount of wear and…
May
19
2026
May
12
2026
May
06
2026
Spurtles at the Ready
There are many ways to test a community’s mettle—drought, council meetings, the price of diesel—but on the opening day of the Festival, Glen Innes faced its sternest trial yet: the Australian Celtic Festival Porridge Making Competition. Seven groups entered the arena, though one withdrew at the eleventh hour—reportedly after “careful consideration” of the local field, which is widely understood to mean they saw who else had brought oats and made a tactical retreat. That left six determined teams, split into two heats, each armed with their own ingredients, family pride, and what can only be described as an alarming number…