ANZAC Day – Glen Innes News

May

23

2025

Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

Local News, School NewsANZAC Day, Cheryl Muldoon, Deepwater Public School, Glen Innes West Infants School, Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, Judy Ennis, Judy Fraser, Lesley Clibborn, Red Range Public School, Shannon De Jong, Wytaliba Public School

On Tuesday 6th May, Glen Innes West Infants School proudly hosted another memorable Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, with nearly 100 students and staff from Deepwater, Red Range, and Wytaliba in attendance. The school community came together to provide students with a wide range of rich and engaging learning opportunities. A standout highlight of the day was the Light Horse display led by Mr and Mrs Newberry. With "Tilly," his trusted steed, Mr Newberry thrilled students by leaping hay bales, hoisting flags, and popping balloons—each moment met with enthusiastic cheers. Judy Fraser also attended with her service dog to explain…

Apr

25

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes ANZAC Day March 2025 Photo Gallery

Local NewsANZAC Day

A large crowd attended the ANZAC Day March in Glen Innes this morning to pay their respects to those who have served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who continue to serve today.

Apr

20

2025

By Newsroom

ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

Local NewsANZAC Day, ANZAC Park, Deepwater, Dundee, Emmaville, Glen Innes RSL Sub-Branch, Matheson, Torrington

ANZAC Day services will be held across the Glen Innes Severn region, providing opportunities for community members to attend commemorations. Glen Innes Glen Innes Dawn Service Location: Glen Innes Cemetery, Grafton StreetTime: 5:30 am (commences promptly)The service will be followed by the unveiling of graves. Gunfire Breakfast Location: Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey StreetTime: 7:00 amAll are invited to the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast, hosted by the Glen Innes Services Club for veterans, their families, and guests. Glen Innes ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Location: Grey Street (near Glen Innes Post Office)Form-up time: 10:30 amMarch commences: 11:00 amThe march will proceed from the Boer War…

Apr

16

2025

By Megan Redfern

More Than A Saddlery

Local NewsANZAC Day, Emmaville, Emmaville Club Hotel, Glen Innes RSL Sub-Branch, Glen Innes Show Society, Second Time Round Saddlery, Tegan Harwood, Tracey Waters

The Second Time Round Saddlery at 17 Oliver Street, Glen Innes not only sells second hand saddles and equipment for horses, fishing lures, feed and so much more, but also provides a safe haven for those ex-navy and ex-army veterans in the Glen Innes area. The saddlery, open since 2022, is run by Tegan Harwood and Tracey Waters. Tegan herself is a twelve year veteran of the navy. In those twelve years, she moved fourteen times, so she was glad to return to Glen Innes (where she had moved as a teenager) to settle down. Tegan kept coming across ex-vets…

Nov

06

2024

By Newsroom

Local Teacher Honoured With Prestigious Red Cross Humanitarian Award

Local NewsANZAC Day, Australia Day, Carla Bryant, Margaret Kiehne, Red Cross

Glen Innes Public School teacher Carla Bryant has been recognised with the Red Cross Humanitarian Partner Award for her exceptional commitment to the Red Cross Youth program. The award, presented at the New South Wales Red Cross Annual General Meeting in Sydney, celebrates Carla’s dedication to inspiring young people to help others. Margaret Kiehne, President of the Glen Innes Red Cross branch, attended the AGM to witness Carla’s honour. She expressed her admiration, saying, “The award was presented to Carla for the work she does above and beyond her teaching hours bringing her local group of Red Cross Youth, children…