Alarmingly, recently-released research shows on average, 20.8% of children are challenged by chronic pain at some point in their childhood – approximately five kids in each classroom. As students settle into their final term of the year, experts are calling for...
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Rowsthorn Has Delungra in Stitches
AUSTRALIAN Comedy icon Peter Rowsthorn entertained a crowd of close to 100 in Delungra over the weekend, with audience members travelling from Armidale, Bingara, Inverell and Moree. The event, to mark Mental Health Month, was hosted by local community group Muster Up...
Big Money Raised for Inverell Legacy
Inverell Legacy has raised a mammoth $21,167.28 during their recent Legacy week 2024 fundraising efforts. Peter Kearsey from Inverell Legacy says the funds raised will go towards the support of 105 people they support including 21 children of veterans. Mr Kearsey says...
Health warning on Whooping Cough in the Region
Hunter New England Local Health District have noticed whooping cough cases are still circulating in the Health District. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, affects people of all ages, and can be especially serious for babies and young children who get really...
School Councillor Jailed for Sex Crimes
A former Armidale School Councillor has been sentenced to 28 years imprisonment due to child sex related offenses conducted in the 1970s and 80s. Allan Keith Huggins, a 77 yr old former school councillor at O’Connor Catholic College in Armidale, was found guilty in...
Community Call to Assist Warialda family
A public appeal and fundraiser have been launched after tragic accidents struck the Koina family from Warialda twice in a less than 14 months. Last year, 22-year-old son Ben lost his right arm at the shoulder in a crusher accident while in late September this year,...
Watts Retires as Chair of BEST Employment
Jon Watts, Chair of the BEST Employment Ltd Board, has announced his retirement, effective from the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jon Watts has been an integral part of BEST Employment since its inception. Starting his association with the original Sapphire City...
Small Business Week to Boost Local Economy
The Glen Innes Highlands Hub is excited to host Small Business Week from Monday, 21 October to Friday, 25 October, as part of NSW Government’s Small Business Month. This week of free events offers entrepreneurs, creatives and community-minded individuals the chance to...
Campbell Continues Brilliant Year
Sean Campbell from Inverell RSM Civilian Rifle Club has won the National Rifle Association of Australia Kings Prize held in Brisbane over the weekend. Sean, shooting in the F Open category, shot over 3 days in a very strong field from across the country. He dominated...