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Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing StonesGlen Innes locals and visitors are warmly invited to welc...
19/12/2025

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones

Glen Innes locals and visitors are warmly invited to welcome the height of summer at the Australian Standing Stones this Sunday, 21 December, with a full day of community celebration hosted by the Australian Standing Stones Management Board. Across Celtic traditions, the Summer Solstice is a time of light, abundance and connection. From the ancient stone circles of Europe to our own national Celtic monument on the Beardy Plains, the solstice offers a moment to pause, reflect and enjoy our shared heritage in a beautiful natural setting....

Glen Innes locals and visitors are warmly invited to welcome the height of summer at the Australian Standing Stones this Sunday, 21 December, with a full day of community celebration hosted by the Aus...

Our Local History : Christmas PastThis huge, beautiful popup Nativity scene Christmas card was given to young Dorothy Kn...
18/12/2025

Our Local History : Christmas Past

This huge, beautiful popup Nativity scene Christmas card was given to young Dorothy Kneipp by Percy Sing Young of Kwong Sing and Co about 1907. Dorothy married Royal Hartmann in 1926, and their daughter Helen gave the card to the museum and Harvey Young very kindly made a display case for it. This card was but one of the presents Kwong Sings gave to their customers, particularly at Christmas time. (For wedding presents, it was a pair of beautiful vases.) One hundred years ago The Glen Innes Examiner of Saturday 19 December 1925 advertised the type of merchandise being promoted as the ideal Christmas gifts of the time and told us that shops would stay open until 10pm on Christmas Eve....

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17/12/2025

FUNDING WIN KEEPS EMMAVILLE GOLF COURSE IN PLAY

Erosion to Emmaville Golf Club’s course has made accessing the fairways difficult but that is about to change with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivering a grant for repairs and upgrades. $35,090 from the Community Building Partnership program will go towards levelling out a very eroded gully players have to cross. Mr Moylan said keeping community assets, like the Emmaville Golf Club, up to date is essential, particularly in our smaller villages....

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Last call for young artists!Crofters Cottage, the popular café at the Standing Stones, is celebrating Christmas with a c...
17/12/2025

Last call for young artists!

Crofters Cottage, the popular café at the Standing Stones, is celebrating Christmas with a colouring competition for children — but time is running out to enter. The competition is open to three age groups: 0–5 years, 5–10 years and 10–15 years. To take part, children simply need to collect an entry form from Crofters Cottage, colour it in, and return it to the café by Saturday 20 December, when the competition closes....

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The Moylan ReportEmmaville Golf Club funding $35,090 was secured from the Community Building Partnership program for the...
15/12/2025

The Moylan Report

Emmaville Golf Club funding $35,090 was secured from the Community Building Partnership program for the Emmaville Golf Club to level out a very eroded gully. Keeping our sporting facilities in small communities up to scratch is very important. They are such a key part of the make-up of these villages and provide a social and physical outlet for locals. Visit to town It was excellent to visit Glen Innes last week to celebrate the achievements of the high schoolers at the presentation, to visit the Community Op Shop to see the fantastic work they do and pop into local business, Glen Gowrie Distillery....

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15/12/2025

Margaret Fulton

An unassuming little lane running off Torrington Street, parallel to Clarke Street, bears the name of a woman who grew up in Glen Innes and went on the reshape the landscape of cookery and cookery writing in Australia. Fulton Lane in Glen Innes stands as a small reminder of Margaret Isabel Fulton (1924 – 2019), named by a journalist at the now defunct Bulletin magazine as Australia’s original domestic goddess....

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Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Stall a Great SuccessThe United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW was established in 1933 to supp...
14/12/2025

Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Stall a Great Success

The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW was established in 1933 to support hospitals and other health care centres to enhance the welfare of patients and staff. Today, the organisation has more than 167 branches across the state, with funds raised in each community staying within that community to support local health services. On 6 December, the Glen Innes Branch of United Hospital Auxiliaries held its annual…...

The United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW was established in 1933 to support hospitals and other health care centres to enhance the welfare of patients and staff. Today, the organisation has more than 16...

14/12/2025

After Dark Movie Sceening

This month's After Dark movie is to be screened on 18 December, the third Thursday of December, commencing at 6.30pm at the Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library. The movie stars Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis in a comedy film of a couple trying to skip Christmas for a cruise, but end up scrambling to recreate the holiday when their daughter unexpectedly comes home. You may bring your dinner with you and light refreshments are provided. For more information contact the library on 67302600

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Our Community Continues to WOW!!Since 2022, The Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club have coordinated ‘Hellies Christ...
13/12/2025

Our Community Continues to WOW!!

Since 2022, The Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club have coordinated ‘Hellies Christmas Drive’ – named in honour of a well-loved and valued community member, Hellen Jennings. For 15 years Helen had coordinated a similar drive for under privileged children in the Glen Innes area. The proceeds from this drive were always and will continue to be dispersed through the office of Glen Innes Youth and Family Support Service....

Since 2022, The Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club have coordinated ‘Hellies Christmas Drive’ – named in honour of a well-loved and valued community member, Hellen Jennings. For 15 years He...

Moving forward to Australia Day 2026On 26 January 2025, Glen Innes celebrated the outstanding contributions of local vol...
10/12/2025

Moving forward to Australia Day 2026

On 26 January 2025, Glen Innes celebrated the outstanding contributions of local volunteers during the annual Australia Day Awards, highlighting the remarkable dedication of individuals and groups across the community. Jenny and Robert Thomas were named 2025 Citizens of the Year for their tireless volunteer work. Known as quiet achievers, the couple contributes to a range of local organisations, including Karinya Homes Inc, the Bowls Club, the cemetery committee, the History House Museum, and the Australia Day Committee. “Our community is strong, evident through the depth of nominations this year,” they said....

On 26 January 2025, Glen Innes celebrated the outstanding contributions of local volunteers during the annual Australia Day Awards, highlighting the remarkable dedication of individuals and groups acr...

09/12/2025

Glen Innes Art Gallery inducts new Patrons.

On the 2nd November, the Glen Innes Art Gallery was proud to induct our first patrons. Mr Howard Eastwood, not only a sponsor, previous committee member and volunteer, had also been on the steering committee after the first public meeting held by the then Mayor, Mr Bob Dwyer. Mr Denis Haselwood, a very well-known supporter of the arts, committee member and volunteer was also inducted....

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Jane Austen DayIn honour of Miss Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a most delightful celebration is to be held, featuring a ...
08/12/2025

Jane Austen Day

In honour of Miss Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a most delightful celebration is to be held, featuring a full day’s screening of a beloved series from 9:30 in the morning until approximately half-past four. Morning tea and luncheon shall be graciously provided, ensuring every comfort for attendees. Guests are warmly invited to dress in the fashion of the period, should their inclinations lead them so....

In honour of Miss Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a most delightful celebration is to be held, featuring a full day’s screening of a beloved series from 9:30 in the morning until approximately half-...

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