New England MP Barnaby Joyce has accused his political opponents of pulling down his election material around the electorate. Speaking on STA FM yesterday morning, Mr Joyce says a number of corflutes that have been placed around the electorate have been removed adding...
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Police Make Arrest After Pool Break In
Inverell police have arrested one man and are searching for a second offender following a break-in at the Inverell Aquatic centre on Tuesday night. About 9pm, two offenders gained entry to the facility whilst the building was closed and an amount of property including...
Council Facing Financial Struggle
Glen Innes Severn Council will contemplate a permanent 68% rate rise over three years at today’s Council meeting in an effort to make council financially sustainable. Council is considering 4 scenarios with three of those options having a significant special rate...
$27.2M Boost for New England Roads and Communities
A Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will deliver $27.2 million in partnership funding to local councils across New England under a revitalised Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, empowering communities to prioritise better roads and...
Hawks Prepare to Honor Past Premiership Teams
Inverell Hawks Rugby League Club is gearing up for one of the biggest days in the club’s history on Anzac Day with former players of three premiership winning teams being recognized. This year marks 50 years since the then Inverell Swans broke a 22-year premiership...
Gravesend Water Alert Lifted
Gwydir Shire Council advises that the Gravesend boil water alert issued last month has been lifted and the water supply is now safe to drink. The boil water alert was issued on the 31st of March due to the runoff into the Gwydir River that caused problems for water...
Drivers Still Not Getting Message After Operation Easter 2025
Police remain frustrated at the significant number of people still choosing to break the rules on the road risking everyone’s safety. During Operation Easter 2025 in the Peel Sector which includes the New England and Oxley Police districts, 200 speeding...
Brown to be Officially Sworn in as New Councillor
Kelvin Brown will be officially sworn in as a Councillor for Inverell Shire Council at today’s monthly council meeting It follows a countback election conducted earlier this month by the NSW Electoral Commission to fill a vacant position on Council, following the...
Man Charged Following Multiple Alleged Aggravated Break and Enters in Armidale
A man has been charged following multiple alleged aggravated break and enter incidents in the state’s north last week. About 8.45pm on Thursday 17 April 2025, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Butler Lane, Armidale, with reports...
