Former Warialda local and demolition derby driver Todd Cleal has passed away. In a Facebook tribute post, the Australian Demolition Derby Association says Todd Cleal wasn’t just known for the number on the car — he was known for the person behind the wheel along with...
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Hawks Remain Only Undefeated Team in Group 19
Inverell Hawks have held on to defeat the Uralla Tigers in a Group 19 Rugby League heavyweight clash at Woodville Oval on Saturday, to remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. After getting out to a 18-6 halftime lead, the Hawks were kept scoreless and had to...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Warialda
A rider has died in a motorcycle crash in the state’s North West Slopes region. About 4.50pm on Friday (22 May 2026), emergency services were called to the Warialda Road, Warialda, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended...
Highlanders back on the Winner List
Inverell Highlanders have registered their second win of the season with a controlled 36-17 win over Pirates at Rugby Park on Saturday in Central North Rugby weekend results. The win pushing the Highlanders into 4th spot after 7 rounds. 1st Grade Coach Gemma Noller...
Saints Control Swans to Register Hard Fought Win
Inverell Saints have again registered a confidence building 36-point win over out reigning premiers the Tamworth Swans at Varley Oval on Saturday in Round 6 results in the AFL Northwest competition. A dominant midfield performance by Blake Newman and 4 goals to...
Man and Two Teenagers Charged Following Alleged Aggravated Break and Enters – Armidale – Operation Soteria
A man and two teenagers will face court following alleged aggravated break and enters in the state’s New England region. Officers attached to New England Police District attended an address on Earle Page Drive, Armidale, about 3pm Wednesday (20 May 2026), where they...
Firearm Incident Reported at Copeton Waters
A 35-year-old man has come under notice for an illegal hunting incident within the confines of the Reflections Copeton Waters Holiday Park following reports of a gunshot around 7:30 on Friday night. Hunting is strictly prohibited at Copeton Waters and Inverell police...
Inverell F.C Knock Over Companions
Inverell F.C have registered a 2-0 victory over North Companions at the Sports Complex on Saturday in the Northern Premier League. Goals to Alex Kaku and Brent Pedlow gave the home team the advantage. Inverell F.C’s reserve grade team had a nil all draw against North...
Racing Returns to Inverell
Racing in the north centres at Inverell today with the 8 race TAB meeting. The transferred meeting from Coffs Harbour kicks off at 12:10 with the weather forecast to be fine and sunny and the track rated a soft 6. 104 horses have accepted for the meeting.
