The Sapphire City Festival Committee have confirmed they’ll once again stage the Festival Fun Run next month. Following a successful inaugural event last year, this will be the second staging of the Colour run at Varley Oval which will see an all ability obstacle...
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New Penalties for Persistent Domestic Violence Breaches
The NSW Government has passed new laws to better protect victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, including tougher penalties for breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) in certain circumstances. The new offences target conduct that may...
Joyce Believes Power Not Fuel to Ease Cost of Living Burden
New England MP Barnaby Joyce believes a capacity to refining and producing our own fuel would assist in the current cost of living crisis instead of cutting the fuel excise. Questioned on STA FM yesterday morning whether the Coalition would reintroduce a cut on fuel...
New members Sought for Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee
Expressions of Interest are invited from community members for appointment to the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee that will manage the distribution of funds provided by the developer of the Sapphire Wind Farm. Inverell Shire Council is seeking to...
History Group Select Photos of Devine Family Collection to Research
Members of the Inverell and District Family History Group have been busy researching several photos and original prints from the Devine Family collection that will be part of the Inverell Club’s Antique and Collectables Auction next month. The History Group’s Cathy...
Date Change for Inverell Store Cattle Sale
Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange have confirmed a date change for the next Store cattle sale. The Sale will be held in conjunction with the Prime cattle Sale on Tuesday October 15th. The move comes as store cattle number are down at the moment hence the decision...
Lehman Ready for Women’s Grand Final
A former Gum Flat student currently playing for Newcastle Knights Reserve grade team will feature in Sunday’s Harvey Norman NSW Women's Grand Final. Chelsea Lehmann has been named in the second rower position for the Knights against the Illawarra Steelers on Sunday at...
Travel Safe This Harvest Season
NSW Farmers is reminding motorists to take extra care around agricultural vehicles as preparations gear up for this year’s grain and hay harvest. Large farm machinery will be a common sight on country roads over the coming summer period and NSW Farmers Grains...
Petrol Prices Fall Despite June Quarter Figures
Average retail petrol prices were higher in the June quarter but have since reduced, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly petrol monitoring report. The ACCC monitors fuel prices in all capital cities and over 190 regional locations The June Quarter showed average...