Glen Innes Showgrounds

Oct
24
2025
By Newsroom
Triple Challenge Show & Shine Rolls into Glen Innes

Triple Challenge Show & Shine Rolls into Glen Innes

Local News, Sports,
Engines will roar and chrome will sparkle as the Glen Innes Motorsports Club hosts its highly anticipated Triple Challenge Show & Shine on Saturday, 1st November, at the Glen Innes Showgrounds. This thrilling community event promises a full day of action, colour, and horsepower — featuring an impressive lineup of cars, trucks, and motorbikes that will turn heads and ignite the passion of motoring enthusiasts young and old. The day kicks off with a vehicle parade at 9am, rolling out from Grey Street and making its way through Meade, Oliver, Hunter and Bourke Streets before converging on the Showgrounds. From…
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Oct
06
2025
By Newsroom
Picture-Perfect Spring Show Jumping in Glen Innes

Picture-Perfect Spring Show Jumping in Glen Innes

Local News, Rural, Sports
You couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Glen Innes Spring Show Jumping Championships — three glorious, sun-drenched days that showed off our Showground in all its springtime splendour. Over the October long weekend, 81 riders took to the arenas for more than 740 jumping rounds of action, skill, and sportsmanship. Competitors travelled from far and wide — from Cairns, Central Queensland, and Toowoomba, across to Grafton and Lismore, west to Moree, and as far south as Newcastle. The spirit of friendly country competition was strong, with six World Cup riders and their eight horses joining the field. Chief…
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Sep
03
2025
By Megan Redfern
Being Different

Being Different

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Being different can be difficult at any age but is particularly challenging for a child.  That was the experience of Ron Webel, who as a child was bullied because of his serious stutter.  It not only impeded his ability to communicate but left him feeling very lonely amongst his peers. Ron is known around Glen Innes for his work with children and aged care residents.  He currently works as an education assistant and a bus driver at St. Josephs.  But for a long time he has wanted to write a book about his experience growing up. He has now published…
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Aug
12
2025
By Newsroom
Young Cattle Enthusiasts Invited to National Red Poll Youth Camp

Young Cattle Enthusiasts Invited to National Red Poll Youth Camp

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Young people with an interest in cattle handling and the beef industry are invited to take part in the National Red Poll Youth Camp, which will be held at the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October 2025. The event, hosted once again by the Northern New South Wales/Queensland region, is open to participants aged 8 to 25 years. The program offers a mix of practical cattle handling sessions, cattle showing experience, and informative industry tutorials. Led by a team of experienced cattle breeders and handlers, the camp aims to provide a relaxed and supportive environment. Organisers…
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May
25
2025
By Megan Redfern
The Circus is Coming to Town!

The Circus is Coming to Town!

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Ashton's Circus will be at the Glen Innes Showgrounds on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June. Ashton's Circus is Australia’s oldest circus family, and with a history spanning 174 years, they are truly adept at showcasing their circus skills. Currently Ashton's has three different shows touring Australia. The one coming to Glen Innes is headed by seventh generation circus performer, Chantel Ashton-Rodriguez. Chantel states that the show will provide a variety of circus skills, including aerial displays and ground based performances (e.g hula hoop). They also include a comedy element, and present their world-renowned globe riders from Brazil. Chantel…
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May
23
2025
By Newsroom
Community Rallies Behind Ashton’s Circus After Unfortunate Setback

Community Rallies Behind Ashton’s Circus After Unfortunate Setback

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Ashton's Family Circus has arrived in Glen Innes, bringing with them the promise of awe-inspiring performances. The circus is currently setting up camp at the Glen Innes Showground, with a string of exciting shows just around the corner. However, the excitement of their arrival was dampened last night. Jordan, the circus’s marketing manager, had her car stolen—along with all the marketing materials that were inside, including posters, flyers, and other promotional tools crucial for spreading the word about the circus's visit. The good news? The car has since been recovered. The bad news? It’s in poor condition, and all the…
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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
27
2025
By Newsroom
Fourth goodnessgravel a Hit

Fourth goodnessgravel a Hit

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The fourth annual goodnessgravel riding event was another outstanding success. 135 riders experienced the local sights as part of a weekend cycling event at Glen Innes on Saturday 12th April 2025. An Australian bike event company, goodnessgravel, in partnership with the Glen Innes Severn Council, hosted this gravel riding mini-festival. On Saturday, the main event consisted of a 125 kilometre ride with over 1,700 metres of climbing, there was also a shorter 75 km ride with over 1,000m of climbing and then a ‘Piccolo’ course of 35 km course with 450m of climbing with all courses traveling through the glorious…
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Mar
31
2025
By Annette Bain
New to Glen Innes? 12 Tips for New Residents

New to Glen Innes? 12 Tips for New Residents

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As a very recent newcomer to Glen Innes, I have put together this short list of things that I have found useful to know as I settle into Glen Innes life. If you have your own hacks to add to the list, please send them to info@gleninnesnews.com.au 1. To find out what is happening, Glen Innes News, will connect you with local news and events. The free print version comes out every second Thursday and is distributed at over 40 pick-up points, listed at gleninnesnews.com.au. The online news site is frequently updated and also hosts a What’s On directory. Glen…
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