The Group 19 Rugby League Competition resumes this weekend with focus centering on Sunday’s big local derby at Varley Oval when reigning premiers the Inverell Hawks face the Tingha Tigers in Round 9 action. The Hawks have an unblemished record this season, but the...
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Man Jailed for Sexually Touching Children at Childcare Centre
A 53-year-old man who was found guilty of touching seven children while in his care at a New England Childcare Centre in 2024, has been jailed. Douglas Clibborn, who sat quietly with his wife during his sentencing on eight counts of sexually touching a child under 10,...
New Online Training to Strengthen Primary Care Professionals’ Capability to Engage Carers in Practice
Primary health care and mental health professionals in New South Wales can now access a new free online training program designed to strengthen their capability to support the family, friends and carers of people experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal...
Two Sentenced, Another Pleads Guilty Following Armidale Show Brawl
Two men have been sentenced while a third pleaded guilty to three counts of affray following a brawl which led a stabbing at the Armidale Show last year believed to have been borne out from a "long-standing feud”. Court documents revealed two males aged 20 and 16 were...
Seasonal Update: 50% of NSW in Drought Affected Category
Above average May rainfall provides relief for parts of NSW Rainfall during May has provided relief across parts of NSW, improving on-ground conditions in several regions. Rainfall has created opportunities for late sowing of winter crops and supported the...
500K Upgrade to Deliver New Spaces & Capabilities at the Library
Improved accessibility, modern spaces for kids and families, and new opportunities like podcasting are all on the way for the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre, following a $500,000 funding boost. Glen Innes Severn Council has secured the funding through the NSW...
Council Urges Safe Disposal of Lithium Batteries
Council is urging residents to stop putting batteries in household rubbish and recycling bins after a spike in dangerous fires at the local Waste Management Facility. Working alongside Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Council is...
Sports Council AGM Tonight
The annual general meeting of Inverell Sports Council will be held this evening in the Inverell Shire Council Chambers from 7pm. Sporting groups and organisations are encouraged to go along and support the Sports Council to deliver quality sporting infrastructure for...
Community Invited to Have Their Say on Police Drone Operations
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging the community to provide feedback on the drone system which has been assisting with managing crime throughout the opening half of 2026. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) trial in Moree was...
