Glencoe – Glen Innes News

Aug

03

2025

Glen Innes Covered in Snow as Highway Closes

Local NewsGlencoe, New England Highway, NSW SES, Snow

Glen Innes was blanketed in snow over the weekend with significant snowfall occurring in parts of the Northern Tablelands. According to the State Emergency Service, some areas in the region recorded up to 50 mm of snow. While Glen Innes is no stranger to winter chills and the occasional dusting of snow, accumulations of this scale are rare. The snow created picturesque scenes across town but also brought with it disruption to travel and local activities. The New England Highway was closed in both directions between Glen Innes and Armidale on Saturday afternoon due to dangerous driving conditions. Later in the…

Jun

14

2025

By David Lewis

Council to Decide on Revised 48.3% Rate Rise

Council, Local NewsBernard Smith, Deepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes Severn Council, Glencoe, Red Range, Special Rate Variation

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…

May

30

2025

By Newsroom

Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

Council, Local NewsDeepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Life Choices, Margot Davis, Red Range

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…

Mar

25

2025

By Newsroom

Utility Collides with Cow on New England Highway

Local NewsGlencoe, New England Highway, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police

New England Police are investigating a collision between a utility vehicle and a cow on the New England Highway yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene near Glencoe, south of Glen Innes, at approximately 6:30 am following reports that a utility had struck a cow. The driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The cow was euthanised at the site of the incident. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.

Feb

01

2025

By David Scott

The Coveted Cec Judge Jug

Local News, SportsBen Lomond, Cec Judge Jug, Cecil Judge, Geoff Phillips, Glen Innes Golf Club, Glencoe, Mick Grob, New England District Golf Association

The Cec Judge Jug is a New England District Golf Association (NEDGA) competition for district wide golfers. Typically, between 60 and 90 golfers come from many areas in the New England to enjoy a day at the beautiful Glen Innes Golf Club (GIGC). This 4 ball par competition tees off at 10am on Sunday 9th February, with a presentation to the winning pair around 1-2pm. The 2024 winners were Geoff Phillips and Mick Grob and the Jug bears the names of many winners. Cecil Judge was raised at Ben Lomond with his two brothers and two sisters, the first born…

Dec

30

2024

By Megan Redfern

Four Tamworth Awards Nominations For Local Muso

Local NewsGlencoe, Matt Scullion, Tamworth Country Music Awards, Tamworth Country Music Festival

Glencoe resident and musician, Matt Scullion, has been nominated for four awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2025, two of them in the People’s Choice and two in the Tamworth Songwriter’s Association Awards. The nominations are for a song he wrote and recorded about Northern Territory icon, Ted Egan. Matt’s song, Beer Box Man, documents Ted’s musical journey. When Matt originally opted to write a song about Ted, he re-read his autobiography, Outback Songman: My Life, and also met with the legendary Alice Springs resident. Matt found that there were so many aspects to Ted and his…

Dec

02

2024

By Newsroom

Trailblazing Pilot Nancy Williams Sadly Passes Away

Local NewsFayle's Pharmacy, Glencoe, Nancy Elaine Williams

Glen Innes' own Nancy Elaine Williams sadly passed away on the 16 November 2024. Nancy was born on 18 October 1934 and raised at the family property "Taylorville", Blair Hill, Glencoe. In 1945 the family moved into 44 Church St, Glen Innes where they remained for the next 50 years. From the age of 15 Nancy was a well-known and respected staff member of Fayle's Pharmacy, and played singles tennis as well. However, Nancy brought pride and fame to the Glen Innes Aero Club and the town as a whole, by becoming the first licenced lady pilot between Newcastle and…

Nov

13

2024

By Pamela O'Neill

Locals Honoured By Celtic Council Of Australia

Local NewsCeltic Council of Australia, Fiona O’Brien, Glencoe, John Rhys Jones, Peter Grimes, Red Lion Tavern

The Celtic Council of Australia held its Annual Honours Luncheon at the Red Lion Tavern in Glencoe on Saturday. The occasion recognises individuals who have given honourable service to the Celts in Australia. The honour of Duine Uasal (Honoured Person) was given to local residents Fiona O’Brien, Peter Grimes and John Rhys-Jones. Fiona O’Brien is a member of the Australian Standing Stones Management Board and has very ably supported the Board’s activities both in the past and today, where her financial acumen is highly valued. She has played an integral role in the Glen Innes Pipe Band over many years,…

Nov

07

2024

By Newsroom

Mann River Bridge Re-Opens

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Glencoe, Mann River, Mt Mitchell Road

The newly constructed Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road is now open to traffic, with final approach works completed last week. However, residents and commuters should prepare for a temporary closure later this month, as additional safety work is set to be carried out. The bridge will be closed from 25 November to 28 November to allow crews to install safety barriers and dismantle the temporary walkways used during construction. Until the work is fully completed, the bridge remains an active construction site, and speed restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of all road users. To keep…

Oct

10

2024

By Newsroom

Australia Day 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Council, Local NewsAustralia Day, Deepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes Severn Council, Glencoe

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…