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Jan

16

2025

Our History – Communications

Local NewsGlen Innes Examiner, Glen Innes News, Our Local History

How did we receive our news? By bullock wagon from Morpeth or Grafton, crossed letters taking many months; by bush telegraph, on coaches likely be held up by Thunderbolt and the mailbags stolen; news of ‘The Old Country’ in the Illustrated London News; town cryers, bill posters, New England Times, Armidale Express, Maitland Mercury, Glen Innes Guardian, Glen Innes Examiner, Emmaville Argus, Deepwater Despatch, Castlerag Miner, Profile, telegrams, letter cards… The Glen Innes Examiner ceased hard copy publication on September 19, 2024, just short of the 150th anniversary. Ron Robinson then editor of the Examiner championed the formation of the…

Jan

16

2025

By David Lewis

Glen Innes News Printed Edition Launches Today

Local NewsGlen Innes News

We’re thrilled to bring you the very first print edition of Glen Innes News! This marks an exciting step forward for us after launching online in November 2024, and we’re delighted to continue sharing stories that matter to our community—now in a format you can hold in your hands. The print version of Glen Innes News is available from a wide variety of outlets across the Glen Innes Highlands region, including local shops, cafes, community hubs and the newsagent. A list of pick-up locations is available on our website by clicking here. You can also read the latest print edition…

Dec

25

2024

By Newsroom

Merry Christmas from Glen Innes News!

Local NewsGlen Innes News

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for your incredible support. Your feedback and encouragement have meant the world to us. From our team to yours, we wish you a joyful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Here’s to a safe and happy New Year for everyone in our wonderful Glen Innes community! Warmest wishes, The Glen Innes News Team

Dec

19

2024

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Christmas

Local NewsGlen Innes News, Our Local History

Christmas Past – A time when Christmas was not so commercialized. When churches were full, when gifts would be posted wrapped in recycled crumpled brown paper & tied with string and Amazon was but a word in the book title - ‘Swallows and Amazons’. And so many Christmas cards were exchanged – does anyone remember the Red Cross art union Christmas cards? When keeping in touch with distant friends & relatives at Christmas time was not so easy - long distance telephone calls, especially overseas, on Christmas Day had to be pre-booked and there was the dreaded interruption (seemingly far…

Nov

28

2024

By David Lewis

A Bright Start: Thank You for Supporting Glen Innes News!

Local NewsDavid Lewis, Earl Sharman, Glen Innes News

What an incredible few weeks it has been! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has visited our website and read the articles we've published. The number of visitors has far exceeded our expectations! A special thank you goes out to the businesses that have already secured advertising in our first print edition. Glen Innes News depends on advertising to cover expenses and offer our upcoming print edition free of charge to readers. Your support not only makes our January launch possible but also ensures our community continues to have access to locally…

Nov

11

2024

By David Lewis

Welcome to Glen Innes News

Local NewsGlen Innes News

Today marks an exciting beginning for us as we launch the online component of Glen Innes News, and on behalf of our team I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for joining us on this journey. Starting a new publication is no small task, and we couldn’t have reached this point without the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm of our community. Local news holds a vital place in any community. It connects us to each other, fosters understanding, and provides us with the information we need to make decisions in our daily lives. It celebrates our local achievements, addresses…