Emmaville

Oct
09
2025
By Newsroom
A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit – Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete –!

A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit – Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete –!

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🎉 Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete – A Day of Country Fun and Community Spirit! 🎉 Get ready for one of Emmaville’s favourite days of the year — the Vegetable Creek Hospital Fete, on Saturday 18th October 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! This year’s fete promises a wonderful mix of old-fashioned fun, local flair, and country hospitality — all in support of our much-loved local hospital. Stroll through the market stalls brimming with handmade crafts, fresh produce, and local treasures. Tap your feet to live music, enjoy the fashion parade, and follow the scent of the BBQ and food…
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Aug
14
2025
By Newsroom
Emmaville Event Honours Staff and Opens New Ramp

Emmaville Event Honours Staff and Opens New Ramp

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The Vegetable Creek MPS Emmaville Hospital Auxiliary has officially unveiled a new access ramp at “The Cottage” building, marking the completion of a three-year fundraising effort that raised $25,000 for the local health facility. The new ramp, officially opened on Tuesday 5 August, will allow patients of Vegetable Creek Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) to more easily access the building and enjoy recreational activities away from the standard hospital environment. Importantly, the ramp is designed to accommodate not only wheelchair and walker users, but also patients in hospital beds. Kylie Duddy, Health Service Manager at Vegetable Creek, and Toni Banham, President of…
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Jul
04
2025
By Newsroom
Vale Roy Wells: Emmaville Mourns Loss of a Local Legend

Vale Roy Wells: Emmaville Mourns Loss of a Local Legend

Local News,
The Emmaville community is mourning the loss of Roy Colin Wells, who has passed away aged 102. Roy will be remembered as a proud World War Two veteran, loving family man, and one of the region’s most respected elders. Born in Emmaville, Roy worked in the tin mines before enlisting in the Australian Army. He served from 1941 to 1946 and was deployed to the Solomon Islands. After the war, he returned home and worked in a wide range of roles — fencer, wool classer, rabbit trapper, fox shooter, and miner. Roy and his wife Edna, affectionately referred to as…
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Jun
14
2025
By David Lewis
Council to Decide on Revised 48.3% Rate Rise

Council to Decide on Revised 48.3% Rate Rise

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Glen Innes Severn Council will consider a revised Special Rate Variation (SRV) proposal at its meeting on 19 June. The revised recommendation follows a six-week community engagement process, “Shaping Tomorrow”, which closed on 6 June 2025. Financial Pressures Prompt Action The Council has reported significant financial pressure in its General Fund, forecasting an average annual operating deficit of $4.7 million from 2025/26 without a rate increase. To help address this, Council has implemented a series of savings measures, identifying more than $600,000 in efficiencies, reducing staff recruitment, and deferring some projects. Additional business improvement measures worth $65,000 annually for five…
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Jun
12
2025
By Newsroom
Kombi-Clad “Roobot” Bound for Emmaville – Have Your Say

Kombi-Clad “Roobot” Bound for Emmaville – Have Your Say

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Glen Innes Severn Council has announced it has accepted the donation of a unique sculpture, affectionately known as "Roobot", from Taronga Mines Pty Ltd. The sculpture is proposed to be installed in a public park or space in Emmaville, where it is expected to become a creative focal point for the community and visitors alike. Council acknowledged the donation from Taronga Mines and expressed its appreciation for the gesture, stating that the artwork would contribute positively to the streetscape and support Emmaville’s appeal as a destination known for its heritage, charm, and strong community spirit. Taronga Mines Pty Ltd, a…
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May
30
2025
By Newsroom
Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

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Glen Innes Severn Council is proposing an expansion of its Access Bus service in a bid to improve transport options for older residents living in the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range. Currently operated through Council’s Life Choices – Support Services (LC-SS) program under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), the Access Bus provides eligible residents in Glen Innes with regular transport to essential services and community activities. Feedback from recent community engagement, including the 2024 Glen Innes Severn Council Aged Care and Disability Community Consultation Feedback Report and discussions facilitated through Transport for NSW forums, identified limited…
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May
22
2025
By Newsroom
Ngarbal/Gomeroi Man Jeremy Morgan Worrall Wins NAIDOC Week Poster Comp

Ngarbal/Gomeroi Man Jeremy Morgan Worrall Wins NAIDOC Week Poster Comp

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The official 2025 National NAIDOC Week poster has been unveiled, featuring a striking digital artwork titled Ancestral Lines. The piece was created by Jeremy Morgan Worrall, a proud Ngarbal/Gomeroi man from Emmaville and Deepwater in northern New South Wales, with family ties to the Wright, Connor and Marlow families. Worrall’s artwork pays tribute to the cultural strength, wisdom, and care handed down through generations — from his Ancestors Lucy, Enoch and Nonie Wright, to his Nanna Audrie and mother Vanessa. Set beneath swirling clouds and moonlit skies in Tenterfield, the piece portrays the next generation gathered around a fire, symbolising…
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May
02
2025
By Annette Bain
In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

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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…
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Apr
28
2025
By David Lewis
Council to Consult Community on Possible Rate Rise

Council to Consult Community on Possible Rate Rise

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Glen Innes Severn Council will consult the community on a proposed special rate variation (SRV) that could see rates increase by up to 68.5 per cent over three years, as part of its effort to address long-term financial sustainability. At its Ordinary Meeting held in April, councillors endorsed a number of strategies and plans under the Shaping Tomorrow Community Engagement Program. The program will gauge ratepayer sentiment on future planning priorities and potential SRV options. The community consultation period will run until 6 June 2025, with a final decision to be made at the Council’s meeting on 19 June. The…
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Apr
23
2025
By Newsroom
Upcoming Federal Election: Where and When to Vote in Glen Innes

Upcoming Federal Election: Where and When to Vote in Glen Innes

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With the Australian federal election approaching, voters in the Glen Innes region are encouraged to plan ahead and understand their options for casting their vote. Polling day is set for Saturday, 3rd May, with polling places open from 8 am to 6 pm. Early Voting Options For those unable to vote on polling day, early voting is available either in person or by post. Early in-person voting in Glen Innes will take place at: Uniting Church Hall Glen Innes70 Macquarie Street Early voting hours are: Saturday, 26 April – 9 am to 4 pm Monday, 28 April to Thursday, 1…
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