Spend in Glen

Dec
30
2025
By David Scott
Spend in Glen: A Local Success Story Worth Celebrating

Spend in Glen: A Local Success Story Worth Celebrating

Council, Local News
  The Spend in Glen shop local initiative has wrapped up with truly outstanding results, reinforcing just how powerful community support for local business can be. Over the course of the promotion, around 13,000 entries were received, with 44 lucky shoppers rewarded after spending $20 or more at one of the 65 participating businesses. Backed by $10,000 in prize money from Glen Innes Severn Shire Council, and generous additional support from the Glen Innes Services Club for the purchase of Spend Local gift cards, envelopes and advertising, the initiative delivered real benefits across the town. The barrel was spun and…
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Dec
05
2025
By Newsroom
Spend in Glen Draw 1

Spend in Glen Draw 1

Council, Local News
A small crowd gathered near the Town Square for the first draw of Spend In Glen at Thursday nights late night shopping. With the  hum of local busker, Nathan Skinner, singing "Hallelujah" and the alluring aroma of sizzling snags, courtesy of Glen Innes Lionesses, 11 envelopes were drawn from the barrel by local identities including Bill and Moira Munro,  Sue Waters and the Mayor. The winners are now been contacted, picking up their cards loaded with cash to be spent at local participating  Glen Innes businesses.  The main prize for this draw went to Gail McIntyre.
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Nov
21
2025
By Newsroom
Spend in Glen is Back

Spend in Glen is Back

Council, Local News, , ,
SPEND IN GLEN RETURNS WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER AND THE BELOVED BARREL A favourite Glen Innes Christmas tradition is back for 2025, with Spend in Glen once again encouraging everyone to shop locally, support small businesses, and enjoy the festive spirit that makes our community so special. Organised this year by an enthusiastic group of local businesses and proudly supported by Council, Spend in Glen will run from 20 November to 24 December. Simply spending $20 or more at a participating Glen Innes business gives shoppers the chance to win a share of $10,000 in Shop Local Gift Cards. And yes…
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Nov
29
2024
By Newsroom
Spend in Glen Returns for 2024: Shop Local and Win Big!

Spend in Glen Returns for 2024: Shop Local and Win Big!

Local News, , , ,
The popular Spend in Glen initiative is back this year, encouraging the Glen Innes community to shop locally in the lead-up to Christmas. Now in its second decade, the program supports local businesses by encouraging shoppers to buy local while giving shoppers the chance to win part of a generous $10,000 prize pool. Running from 29th November until Friday, 20th December, the initiative offers an exciting incentive for residents to support participating businesses. Shoppers who spend a minimum of $20 in a single transaction at a participating business can enter the draw by registering their details online. Prizes to Be…
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Nov
29
2024
By Newsroom
Christmas in the Highlands Returns This Evening

Christmas in the Highlands Returns This Evening

Local News, , ,
Glen Innes will come alive with festive cheer this evening as Christmas in the Highlands takes over the heart of town from 5pm. The historic area in front of the Glen Innes Town Hall and along Grey Street will be transformed into a vibrant Christmas market, with local stallholders, artisans, and producers offering a wide range of unique gifts perfect for the holiday season as well as a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring: Highlands Markets and Food Stalls Opening of the Red Cross Christmas Tree Exhibition Lighting of…
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