After sitting on the sidelines for three weeks, the Inverell Saints are back on the paddock travelling to Gunnedah to play the Bulldogs at Wolseley Oval in round 15 action in the AFL Northwest competition. Both Saints Men’s and women’s teams are leading their...
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Police Operation Underway Following Pursuit in Yetman
A police operation is underway in the Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve off Holdfast Road, Twin Rivers, near Texas Officers attached to New England Police District are on scene after a police vehicle was rammed following a pursuit in Yetman, about 2.15pm yesterday...
Do or Die for Highlanders
It’s make or break for the Inverell Highlanders as they prepare for their Central North knock out semi-final against the Blue Boars in Narrabri tomorrow. The Highlanders have had a battle getting fit players on the park in recent weeks but are expecting the side to be...
Guyra Super Spuds Forfeit Could Cost a Finals Berth
The Guyra Super spuds have forfeited tomorrow’s game against the Uralla Tigers due to a host of injuries. The forfeit means Guyra has had 10 competition points deducted and they now drop out of the top four, replaced by the Tingha Tigers with 2 rounds remaining before...
Click Go the Shears for the Sapphire Speed Shear
The countdown is on to this Saturday’s Sapphire Speed Shear in the car park of Inverell’s Royal Hotel, raising money for mental health and suicide prevention. Shearers from across the district have sharpened and oiled their blades, ready for a massive day on the board...
Inquiry Reveals Harassment & Bullying at Chopper Service
Workplace safety and staff conduct has been highlighted in a parliamentary inquiry against the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service's northern NSW operation which includes bases at Belmont, Lismore and Tamworth and its administration at Broadmeadow. In an item in the...
Record Homelessness Should Shock Australia into Action This Homelessness Week
With more Australians experiencing homelessness than ever before, The Salvation Army says the nation's housing crisis has escalated into a national emergency.As Homelessness Week (3–9 August) begins, the Salvos say record homelessness levels should be unacceptable in...
Flood Study Completed for Guyra Area
Armidale Regional Council has completed the first flood study ever undertaken for the Guyra area, marking an important step in understanding local flood risks and supporting future planning, development and emergency preparedness. The Guyra Flood Study will...
The Community Encouraged to Fill Out Census
Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight has encouraged the community to fill out the upcoming Australian Census next week. The Australian Census of Population and Housing is a compulsory national survey conducted every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
