The Inverell Community Sewing for Charity Christmas Toy Drive, held in conjunction with STA FM, has been hailed a success again with needy families having a brighter Christmas. 14 boxes of toys were donated by Squadron Energy, STAFM and community members with these...
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Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominees Released
Six community members have been nominated for Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award. Allison Lane, Garry Newley, Graham Kerridge, Ken Middleton, Lorraine Brown and Terri Smith have been recognised for their commitment and dedication to the Inverell...
New Caravan Policy Priorities calling for Boost in Road Safety and Support for Regional Economies
Ahead of the Federal Election, Caravan Industry Association of Australia is urging all political parties to support policies that drive regional growth, improve road safety, and foster tourism sustainability.As Australians prepare to head to the polls this year,...
Man on Child Sex Offences Back in Court in March
A 51-year-old man, arrested and charged with 8 counts of intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years of age whilst under his care, will reappear in Armidale Local Court in March for a committal hearing. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year the man,...
Suspicious vehicle Fire in Inverell
Investigations are continuing in a suspicious vehicle fire in Short St yesterday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW crews and police were called to the scene just after 3am to find a Great Wall SUV well alight. It’s believed the vehicle, which was destroyed, belonged to a...
Common sense call on climate
Food shortages and grocery price spikes could result if common sense on climate targets is ignored, farmers say ahead of the federal election. NSW Farmers' Conservation & Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said it was vital Australia’s efforts to...
AFL Northwest Scrap Rules Ahead of 2025 Season
THE AFL Northwest in 2025 will step a few years back in time. The ‘6-6-6’ starting positions and stand rule will not be part of the match rules during next year’s competition. The move has been made to assist umpires in making their role easier as well as easing...
Council Receives Funding to Enhance Lake Inverell Precinct
The Lake Inverell Recreational Precinct is set for a major upgrade, thanks to grant funding from the Federal Government. Council applied to the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program and has been successfully awarded $550,000.00 towards the project. Council will...
Regional Patients to Suffer Amid Mass Psychiatrist Walk-Out
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients are the ones who will suffer from a mass resignation of psychiatrists from across NSW. More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, are preparing to walk off...
