A "Meet the Candidates 2025: Federal Edition" forum will be held on Monday, 28 April at the Glen Innes Services Club, starting at 6:00 PM. The forum will give local residents an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates contesting the Seat of New England at the upcoming federal election. Each candidate will have the chance to present their platform and answer questions from the audience, providing valuable insight into their priorities and plans for the region. The evening will be moderated by Chamber President Troy Arandale and aims to offer a respectful and informative environment for discussion. All candidates,…
Update: 11th April, 2025 - 5.55pm This article has been amended to include responses from Todd Juchau, a last minute addition to the ballot for New England and candidate from the Trumpet of Patriots. Update: 27th April, 2025 - 11.35am This article has been amended to include responses from Holly Masters. With the federal election being called for 3rd May 2025, Glen Innes News approached the candidates for New England to find out more about their plans locally if elected. In the interest of fairness, all candidates were contacted on the same day, and given the same questions to answer.…
More than 70 rural women from Gunnedah, Manilla, Tamworth and Glen Innes VIEW Clubs gathered at the Services Club, Glen Innes, to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. They also came to hear a keynote address from the Member for Monaro, The Hon Nichole Overall MLC, a member of The Nationals. Nichole’s life has included some very significant first achievements: growing up in the Riverina she was the first member of her family to attend university and she was the first woman elected to hold the seat of Monaro. She was encouraged to run for Parliament by her friend…
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting the community to a special Harmony Day event on 21 March 2025, celebrating the region’s rich cultural diversity and fostering inclusivity. With almost 20 per cent of local residents born overseas, the event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together, share traditions and appreciate the many cultures that contribute to the identity of the Glen Innes Severn area. Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the importance of the event in recognising the contributions of diverse backgrounds to the community. “Our community is enriched by people from diverse backgrounds, and Harmony Day is a…
Glen Innes VIEW Club is hosting a very special fundraiser on International Women's Day, Saturday 8th March at the Glen Innes Services Club VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Clubs of Australia are clubs for women of all ages and from all walks of life. VIEW Clubs fundraise for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. This impactful program supports the education of disadvantaged Australian children and young people, driving social change for them and their families. Last year Glen Innes's VIEW Club raised more than $10,000 for the program. For those not familiar with this charity, Glen Innes…
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…
Glen Innes residents are invited to come together this Remembrance Day to honour the sacrifices of Australian servicemen and women. This year’s commemorative activities are set to take place on Monday, 11 November, with a traditional march and service to be held in the heart of Glen Innes. Veterans and other participants wishing to join the march are asked to assemble at 10.00 am on the southern side of Bourke Street, at the intersection with Grey Street. The march will begin promptly at 10.15 am, proceeding along Bourke Street to Anzac Park, where the Remembrance Day service will take place.…
