The Bushfire Danger Period has been extended across the Namoi Gwydir region, including the Gwydir and Moree Local Government Areas, until 13th April. Residents and landowners in these areas are urged to take extra precautions and stay informed on fire safety measures....
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Joyce Uncertain How National Debt Will Be Paid back
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he fears about the national debt which is forecast to hit $1 trillion this financial year. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Joyce says one of the biggest expenditure items is money we now owe other people and the interest we have to pay for...
Council Works to Revive Sydney Air Service
Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve had discussions with regional airliner Fly Pelican about the prospects of introducing an Inverell to Sydney flight, but have been left disappointed. Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight says unfortunately those talks...
Man Remains on Bail Charged with Possessing Offensive Images
The case against a man, charged for allegedly being in possession of a large number of offensive images, both of child abuse and bestiality in Inverell, went before Inverell Local Court last week. New England Police District executed a search warrant at an Inverell...
Watkins Recognised for Service to NSW Fire & Rescue
A local woman has been recognised for her service to Fire and Rescue NSW as the organisation celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in 2025. Jackie Watkins, who the first female to join Fire and Rescue NSW as a retained on-call firefighter in 1986, attended a...
Tiger to Face Ghost in Pre-season Hit Out
The Tingha Tigers will front up for their first outing of the year tomorrow with a pre-season match against the Grafton Ghosts at Bob Ward Oval. Club President and 1st grade captain Brayden Vickery says four games are scheduled for tomorrow kicking off with juniors at...
HESTA on Lookout for Australia’s Best Early Childhood Educators
This year’s search for Australia’s best early childhood educators has begun, with nominations opening today for the 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards. Now approaching its 11th year, the awards recognise the front-line educators and carers at...
RSM Bowlers Claim Northwest Championship
Inverell RSM Club's Number 2 Pennant Team have secured the Northwest bowls open pennant championship after defeating Armidale City 1’s last Saturday. They will now head to play for a state flag at the end of June. In further good news for the club, it's Number 5’s...
Youth Week Street Artists Named
ARTWORKS created by seventeen local youth will be displayed throughout the Inverell CBD to celebrate Youth Week 2025 in April, following a panel of volunteer judges determining the winning artworks. The initiative is being led by local non-profit group, Regional...
