WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae Red Alert warning issued on 27 August 2024 for Pindari Dam. Pindari Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but water users are advised to exercise...
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Inverell Jockey Club Ready for Carnival
The Inverell Jockey Club have received 40 acceptances for their non-TAB Boxing Day Race meeting on Thursday. 8 horses will run in the Don Small Memorial Class 1 while 9 will go around in the Inverell Sporties Benchmark 58 Hcp. Racing starts at 2:20 while off course...
Most members of ATEP Family to Stay in Australia
Christmas has arrived early for a family living in Bingara who faced deportation. New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Petrus and Rosemary Atep and their children under the age of 18 currently residing in Bingara, have received visas from Immigration Minister Tony Burke...
Chamber Concludes Christmas Promotion
Inverell Chamber of Commerce & Industry have concluded their Christmas promotion with five lucky shoppers walking away with $1000 Sapphire Dollars. The five winners were Colin Brady, Melissa Jones, Will Ghys, Carolyn Coleman and David Tollis whose names were drawn...
Moylan Wants State Government Action on Youth & Rural Crime
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says next year he’ll be hoping for a targeted response to curb rural crime right across the region. Mr Moylan says a focus on the issue has been placed on Moree this year but will be aiming to expand this emphasis across the...
Council Supports the Establishment of a Post Office Bank in Principle
Following significant debate at its Ordinary Meeting on 18 December 2024, Inverell Shire Council has given in-principle support to the establishment of a Government-owned Post Bank. This initiative, proposed by Mr Ron Thorp and supported by information from the...
Five years on from Black Summer – a time to reflect and get ready
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic loss of two of our own, Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoffrey Keaton, we also reflect on one of the most devastating chapters in our history — the 2019/20 Black Summer bush fires. The Christmas and New Year period was marked by...
Recall on All Terrain Vehicles
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a recall for a particular All-Terrain Vehicle. The 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 side by side vehicles have been recalled as the exterior door handle actuators on some vehicles may...
Local Councils Conduct PFAS Testing
Following detections of PFAS chemicals in Warialda’s water supply, Councils around the region are testing their water supplies to ensure its still safe to drink. Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve recently completed PFAS sampling and testing of potable...