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Mar

28

2025

Free Events Planned for Glen Innes Youth Week 2025

Local NewsGlen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Ngoorabul, Youth Booth, Youth Week

Glen Innes Severn Council is set to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with a range of activities from 9 to 17 April. The program, coordinated by The Youth Booth, will offer young people opportunities to participate in fun and skill-building events, connect with their peers, and engage with their community. This year's Youth Week theme, "We are the future, and the future is now," reflects the initiative's focus on empowering young people. A variety of free events will be available for local youth aged 12 and over, with bookings required via the Glen Innes Severn Council website: https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/Events-Activities/Youth-Week-2025. Event Highlights Gaming…

Mar

15

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes to Celebrate Harmony Day with Community Event

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Severn Council, Harmony Day, Margot Davis

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…

Mar

14

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Deepwater, Hunter New England Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Margot Davis

Community forums I met with leaders from the Glen Innes community last week to discuss healthcare and community safety. It was great to catch-up and chat about those important topics. Glen Innes Show The Glen Innes Show was a fantastic success last month. Held over three days, people came from all over the area to attend. It was excellent to wander around and talk with attendees as well as see everything on offer. Congratulations to the Glen Innes Show Society for holding such a wonderful event, it truly is the ‘Royal of the North’. Proposal to split the Hunter New…

Mar

13

2025

By David Lewis

Community Safety Roundtable Well Attended

Council, Local NewsBernard Smith, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, NSW Police

On Thursday 6th March Glen Innes Severn Council held a roundtable meeting to discuss community concerns about crime and vandalism that has affected several local businesses over recent months and years. The meeting was proposed in response to a petition that was signed by a large number of Glen Innes businesses and employees urging Council to install CCTV cameras throughout the Glen Innes CBD, allowing perpetrators to be identified and to provide evidence of crimes to assist with successful prosecution. The crimes have caused significant stress to business owners in addition to significant costs involved in repairing doors, windows and…

Mar

12

2025

By Newsroom

State-of-the-art CT Scanning Facility To Be Established in Glen Innes

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Simon Betts

Glen Innes Severn Council has approved the sale of part of 146-148 Church Street, Glen Innes, to New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business committed to improving regional healthcare. The sale will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art CT scanning facility and accommodation for healthcare workers. The initiative aims to provide better access to essential medical services for the community while creating an environment that attracts and retains skilled professionals in the area. The investment in infrastructure and services by the purchaser of the property is expected to generate employment opportunities and reinforce Glen Innes Severn as…

Mar

10

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Masonic Lodge Celebrates 150 Years

Local NewsGlen Innes Masonic Lodge, Margot Davis, Masonic Lodge

The Glen Innes Masonic Lodge 44 celebrated its sesquicentennial 150th anniversary this month. In 1874 a group of Freemasons who were living in Glen Innes held a meeting to consider the advisability of establishing a Freemasons lodge in town. They petitioned the district Grand Lodge of England to obtain a warrant. The petition was granted by the district Grand Master A.T. Holroyd on 14th October 1874. Holroyd authorised the dispensation that allowed the masons to meet as a lodge pending the receipt of the warrant. The inauguration and first installation of a Worshipful Master, Henry Downer and his invested officers…

Mar

08

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes to Welcome Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic

Local News, SportsGrafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, Margot Davis

Glen Innes will be a key location as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic passes through the town on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Residents and visitors are encouraged to gather along Grey Street to watch the event, support local businesses, and experience the community atmosphere. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “It’s exciting to see the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic coming through the heart of Glen Innes this year, giving our community a front-row seat to one of Australia’s most challenging cycling races. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the…

Mar

03

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Highlands Embraces the Colours of Autumn

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council has launched the Colours of the Highlands initiative, a campaign celebrating the natural beauty, cultural richness and strong sense of community in the Glen Innes Highlands during autumn. Running from 1 March to 31 May, the initiative will bring together a variety of events, activities and experiences that highlight the region’s seasonal charm. Building on the area’s reputation for stunning autumn colours, the campaign aims to enhance community engagement and promote the Glen Innes Highlands as a premier autumn destination. By supporting both existing and new events, Council hopes to showcase the region’s landscapes while fostering…

Mar

03

2025

By Newsroom

Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show Returns to Glen Innes

Local NewsDeepwater, Emmaville, Margot Davis, Minerama

The Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 7–9 March 2025. As one of the largest events on the Glen Innes calendar, Minerama attracts fossicking enthusiasts, gemstone collectors, and jewellery lovers from across the region. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis anticipates that this year’s event will be the biggest yet, with a record number of traders showcasing a wide array of gems, minerals, crystals, and jewellery. “Minerama is one of the largest and most dynamic events of its kind in NSW, drawing families, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. It’s a vibrant celebration…

Feb

28

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day to Offer Free Veterinary Services

Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, RSPCA

RSPCA NSW is set to host the Glen Innes Healthy Pet Day on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, providing vital veterinary services to eligible residents within the Glen Innes Severn Council area. The event will take place from 9:00 AM, with bookings essential to ensure access to services. The initiative aims to support pet owners by offering a range of free and subsidised veterinary services, including vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and cat desexing. In addition to these, attendees will receive free pet care information, behaviour advice, and parasite prevention giveaways to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of their animals. Owners of…