The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Australian Labor Party on being elected as the returning government, urging them to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. With more than seven million...
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A Boost for Glen Innes Cup Meeting
The Glen Innes Jockey Club have received a boost ahead of this Saturday’s rescheduled Cup meeting. Sky 2 Glen Innes meeting has been upgraded to a Saturday full-TAB program with the minimum prizemoney now increasing from $16,000 to $27,000. The race program remains...
Students Make Selection for League Rep Team
Inverell students Sophie Greentree, Tilly Thompson and Lincoln Sharpely have been selected for the Greater Western Rugby League representative teams. Trials were held last Thursday in Gilgandra with the three students, representing Northwest, excelling at the trials....
Rural Crime E-Petition to be Debated in Parliament
The Time for Change E-Petition, which was tabled in State Parliament yesterday, will be debated on May 29th. The petition, which was signed by more than 22,000 people, is calling for more tougher laws and consequences as well as greater support for local police in...
Government Needs to do More on Harrisia Cactus
An invasive weed species continues to be a big issue in the district with Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan bringing the issue to the attention of State Parliament’s. Mr Moylan says Harrisia Cactus, which is a nasty and aggressive plant that chokes out pastures to...
Upgrades to CCTV Systems in Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council will soon commence significant upgrades to local CCTV infrastructure in Glen Innes to help improve safety and peace of mind in the community. This includes upgrades to the existing system in the town centre and the first-ever installation of...
Fifty Farmer Groups Call for Mental Health Action
A coalition appealing for urgent mental health action in the agricultural sector has reached 50 members. The major coalition has called on the Federal Government to make an immediate investment of $50 million over five years to support mental health in...
Youth to Create NAIDOC Themed Art for CBD
Young artists aged 12 to 24 are invited to contribute to a high-impact public art project celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025, with their work featured on street flags displayed across the Inverell CBD. Led by Ladybug Projects and Inverell NAIDOC Committee, the NSW...
Sapphire City Concert Band Gets Council Backing
Sapphire City Concert Band Inc will receive assistance from Inverell Shire Council ahead of their 30-year celebrations in August. Following their April Council meeting, Council has agreed to a request from the band for their annual donation for 2024/2025 to be...
