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...
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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...
Pool Pump on Its Way
The replacement pump for the Warialda pool is on its way to Warialda with hopes the pool will be operational next month Gwydir Shire Council advise the pump will then be fitted next week after being shipped out of Melbourne last week It follows the previous pump...
Community Members Invited to Apply for a Position on the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee.
Expressions of Interest close this Friday for community members interested in applying to be appointed to the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee. The committee, which is made up of two Councillor Representatives, the General Manager, one Sapphire Wind...
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...









