The Inverell Motorcycle Restorers Club has kicked off their 31st Annual Rally at the Inverell Pioneer Village. Over 100 riders from as far as southeast QLD and Brisbane to the Hunter Valley, Grafton and Coffs Harbour have made the trip to Inverell to be part of this...
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Total Fire Ban Declared for Region
The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger Conditions — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread rapidly. What you...
Moylan Calls for Fuel Excise to be Dropped
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan is calling on the federal government to drop the fuel excise to assist the current cost of living crisis. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says with Diesel prices rising over $3 per litre and unleaded petrol costing between...
HESTA Launches Search for Australia’s Early Childhood Education Champions
The search for Australia's most outstanding early childhood educators is underway with nominations opening today for the 2026 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards. Now in its 12th year, the awards celebrate the dedication and innovation of educators and...
Inverell Vet Nurse Helen Spry Recognised with Inaugural Buddy Giving Program Award
Australian-based international veterinary charity Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) will deploy its first veterinary team to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in April 2026, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across the Pacific. Among the volunteers heading to PNG is...
Council Defers Proposed Bukkalla Feedlot Decision
Inverell Shire Councillors have deferred a decision on a proposed feedlot at Bukkulla to the April Council meeting. A Development Application has been received seeking Council consent for the construction and operation of a 999-head feedlot on the Ashford Road at...
Coalition’s Fuel Cap Bill Knocked Down by NSW Government
The NSW Coalitions proposed Bill to cap fuel prices in a 24-hour period has been rejected by the Minns Labor government. On Tuesday, the Liberals and Nationals sought to urgently debate new legislation that would introduce a 24-hour fuel price guarantee, providing...
Fire Permits Suspended
Fire permits have been suspended for the Gwydir, Uralla and Armidale Local Government Areas. The suspension of the permits is due to the High Fire danger ratings, dry conditions and elevated winds. This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and...
Mayoral Minute to Update Developments at McLean Care
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight will update councillors of discussion had with the management of McLean Care at today’s Council meeting. Mayor Dight will give a Mayoral Minute this morning, updating the discussions had yesterday with Acting CEO of McLean Care Killean,...
