Deepwater Hotel

May

2025

Opportunity Knocks in Deepwater

Local NewsDeepwater, Deepwater Hotel, Stu O'Neill, Susie's Diner, The Makers Shed

If you’re looking for an exciting new venue to establish your latest innovative business, look no further than the NRMA building in Deepwater. The building is in a prominent position and poised to grab the attention of passers-by. The owner of the Top Pub (otherwise known as The Deepwater Hotel to those who aren’t in the know) in Deepwater, Stu O’Neill purchased the NRMA building next to the pub two years ago, but has only recently been given access to it. For many years it operated as a motor cycle workshop. His plan is to paint and zoosh the building…

May

2025

By Annette Bain

In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

Local NewsAustralian Celtic Festival, Australian Standing Stones, Brett John Arthur, Chapel Theatre, Deepwater, Deepwater Hotel, Emmaville, Emmaville Club Hotel, George Marlow, Glen Innes Arts Council, Glen Innes Bowling Club, Glen Innes Showgrounds, Great Central Hotel, In Conversation, Joel Skinner, Laurie Newsome, Nathan Skinner, New England Club, Owen Windred, Paul Jopson, Scott Macansh, Smeaton's Bakery, The Skinner Boyz, Will Geach

Who are the Skinner Boyz? Brothers Nathan and Joel Skinner aka The Skinner Boyz are fast becoming musical sensations in their adopted hometown of Glen Innes, where their musical careers are taking off. Nathan, who is older, and Joel grew up on the coast, sharing a love of surfing and music. Taught the guitar largely by his father, Nathan’s early musical influences included finger picking from the 30s, old country blues and “just about every song from Mississippi John Hurt”. Joel was taught the guitar by his father and also Nathan. He used to love listening to Nathan playing his…