With counting continuing this week from the recent Local Government elections, focus will soon turn to who will be elected Mayor of their respective council. Paul Harmon has indicated he would throw his hat in the ring again to be Mayor while Kate Dight, who was...
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New Addition to Uralla FRNSW
Fire protection in the state’s New England region has been boosted with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) engine at Uralla. The $470,000 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Iveco Class 2 pumper enables firefighters to tackle structural,...
Free Education Sessions to Assist the Elderly
Home care Service provider Trilogy Care is running a series of free education sessions in the New England area next week about helping to keep older people living in their own homes. The community is invited to join them us for a free educational event focused on...
Funding to Assist Study or Training
Gwydir Shire resident looking to attend university, TAFE or start an apprenticeship or need funds for study or training are being encouraged to apply for a Country Education Foundation Grant. Grants can help with educational expenses through the reimbursement of costs...
Nominate Now for the Annual Sports Council Golf Day
Golfers of all ages and skills are being encouraged to nominate a team in the 2024 Inverell RSM Club’s Sports Council Golf Day on Sunday the 20th of October. The annual event has raised thousands of dollars over the years to provide the Inverell and district community...
2024/25 Local Cricket Season Not Too far Away
The Inverell Cricket Association season is only weeks away with only 4 teams competing following the withdrawal of the Renegades. Campbell and Freebairn, Delungra, Square and Compass and Staggy Creek will feature in the competition which kicks off on Saturday 19th...
Colour Run Back for This Year’s Festival
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...
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...