Australia Day – Glen Innes News

Jun

21

2025

In Conversation with Jan Lemon OAM

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Glen Innes is celebrating local legend Jan Lemon receiving an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List this month. Jan’s commitment to her community is widely known, but we wanted to find out more, so Glen Innes News invited Jan to have a chat with us about her background and achievements and what makes this passionate communitarian tick. Starting at the very beginning, Jan Lemon was born to Claude and Doris Rusbourne at Dalhousie Maternity Hospital, Glen Innes in 1948. She grew up on the family property ‘Caroona’ in the Reddestone area where her parents ran sheep…

Jan

28

2025

By Newsroom

Australia Day 2025 in Pinkett and Glen Innes

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On Australia Day a free breakfast was held at the Pinkett Hall where over 150 people attended. Later in the morning the Glen Innes & District Services Club hosted a free morning tea followed by the presentation of awards to local citizens and organisations who have made significant contributions to our local community. A citizenship ceremony was also held where two new Australian Citizens were welcomed by the local community. All attendees were also invited to make an Australian citizenship pledge. The Australia Day Ambassador this year was Peter Herbert who has had a long and significant career in the…

Jan

20

2025

By Newsroom

Deepwater Races Celebrating 160 Years Of Country Horse Racing

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The historic Deepwater Races are gearing up to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in 2025, marking 160 years of horse racing tradition. This iconic event will take place on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at the Deepwater Hotel Top Pub Deepwater Race Meet, cementing its place as one of Australia’s oldest and most cherished racing events. It’s a must-see occasion for both seasoned racing enthusiasts and first-time visitors eager to immerse themselves in the excitement. This year’s event promises an action-packed day filled with entertainment, community spirit, and, of course, thrilling races. The six-race program offers something for everyone, from dedicated punters…

Jan

18

2025

By Newsroom

Australia Day 2025

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The local Australia Day festivities begin this year with a free breakfast being served at Pinkett Hall from 8am, followed by free morning tea at Glen Innes & District Services Club in Glen Innes from 10:30am. After morning tea, the morning at the Services Club continues with official ceremonies and award presentations from 11:30am. There are a number of awards being presented on the day. Organisers have said that the calibre of the nominees was very high and that it was very difficult for the judging panel to decide on a winner in many of the award categories. Citizen of…

Jan

17

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

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Welcome to 2025 It is great to welcome a new year Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone across the Northern Tablelands! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday season. 2024 was a big year, and I’m excited see what’s in store for 2025. I look forward to continuing my efforts to represent and serve the communities across the region this year. If you have any concerns or issues you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Armidale or Moree electorate offices. Race days It was a shame to see the weather…

Dec

04

2024

By Newsroom

Australia Day Awards Nominations Close Next Week!

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Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards close next week. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…

Nov

06

2024

By Newsroom

Local Teacher Honoured With Prestigious Red Cross Humanitarian Award

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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…

Oct

10

2024

By Newsroom

Australia Day 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…