New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he’s working behind the scenes to reinstate federal government funding for the Inverell Aquatic Centre redevelopment. $10 million had been allocated to the project by the former coalition government before the current Albanese...
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON PROPOSED NEW ADDITIONS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging commuters across the region to have their say on proposed bus routes and timetables slated to be introduced in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink has proposed to introduce new services as well as improve routes and...
Smart tech trials to drive safer behaviour on the roads
The Minns Labor Government has launched a new program of low-cost technology trials on highways throughout regional NSW to prompt safer driver behaviour on roads in 2025. The $5 million Smarter Highways program will harness emerging and existing technologies in...
Ladybug Projects Gets Recognised
Local organisation Ladybug Projects have been nominated for the 2025 Heart of Women Awards. The primary purpose of the event is to identify and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of women who demonstrate courage, passion, enthusiasm, and generosity in a range of...
MY LIFE MY HOME
Young photographers are invited for the My life - My home project, a new three-part workshop in Inverell, which will be led by award winning photographer, Michele Jedlicka. The free workshop is an initiative of non-profit community group, Regional Community Builders...
Common sense approach to bushfire preparedness
The Minns Labor Government is reducing red tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to...
Christmas Toy Drive Provides Support for Needy Families
The Inverell Community Sewing for Charity Christmas Toy Drive, held in conjunction with STA FM, has been hailed a success again with needy families having a brighter Christmas. 14 boxes of toys were donated by Squadron Energy, STAFM and community members with these...
Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominees Released
Six community members have been nominated for Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award. Allison Lane, Garry Newley, Graham Kerridge, Ken Middleton, Lorraine Brown and Terri Smith have been recognised for their commitment and dedication to the Inverell...
Man on Child Sex Offences Back in Court in March
A 51-year-old man, arrested and charged with 8 counts of intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years of age whilst under his care, will reappear in Armidale Local Court in March for a committal hearing. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year the man,...