Former Inverell Shire councillor Jackie Watts has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Inverell Chamber of Commerce and industry following last night’s Annual General Meeting. Ms Watts is joined on the Chamber by Vice President Allan Kemp, Secretary is Cherie...
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Police Make Further Arrests Following Weekend Incidents
A fourth teenager has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and vehicle theft in the state’s north-west at the weekend. Just after 12.05am Sunday (18 August 2024), officers attached to New England Police District were called to a motel on Boggabilla Road,...
Funding Boost for Agricultural Research
Farmers have welcomed a $60 million boost in funding to drive cutting edge agricultural research in seven research facilities across the state. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the funds would support critical research currently underway into animal nutrition,...
Three Teens Arrested After Assault
Three teens will face court today following an alleged assault of a man in the state’s north this week. About 11.30am yesterday (Wednesday 21 August 2024), three teens and a man entered an abandoned building on Byron Street, Inverell, before the man was allegedly...
Council Partners with Local Land Services for Cultural Burn
Inverell Shire Council has partnered with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services andBanbai Rangers for a Cultural Burn Workshop of a small parcel of land in the Ross HillReserve. Council is aware of the approaching bushfire season and maintaining the area to reduce...
Bureau of Health Information reveals NSW Patients Experiences are Improving
A new report from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows patients' experiences in NSW hospitals improved between 2022 and 2023 despite increasing pressures on the healthcare system during this time. BHI Chief Executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest results of...
No Fake Poles” – Sign the Petition NOW!
The NSW Nationals are urging regional communities to sign the “No Fake Poles” petition to stop the costly and environmentally harmful transition of 1.3 million hardwood power poles to more expensive fibreglass composite poles. Nationals Member Gurmesh Singh said the...
Joyce Pushes for Unmarked Graves Funding
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has called on the Federal Government for further funding to be reinstated for unmarked graves around the country. The Shadow Veterans Affairs Minister says Labor promised $3.7 million dollars during the 2022 Federal Election campaign to...
Pyjama Recall
Various types of children’s pyjama sets have been recalled according to a notice issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The Korango children’s long sleeve sets sold in size 0-8 in the Butterfly Blue Heron, Butterfly Fairytale Pink, Leopard...