Inverell Shire Council has launched the new self-guided Inverell Heritage Walking Tour booklet to celebrate the rich history of the town. The 44-page guide features detailed information on thirty-three historic locations in the CBD and surrounds. The included map will...
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Smart Meters To Keep The Lights On
Australia's green bank is investing $50 million to firm up the electricity grid by giving consumers more control of their homes, electric cars and energy bills. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation loan announced last week for tech firm Intellihub, the country's...
NSW Health Phone Line Being Used By Scammers
NSW Health is aware of a call spoofing scam which has impacted the public phone number for the NSW Ministry of Health (02 9391 9000). NSW Health would like to assure the community we do not contact members of the public directly using this phone number, although it...
Oakenfull Miss Out At International Livestock Auctioneer Championship But Enjoys The Experience
Local Auctioneer Justin Oakenfull has missed out on making the top 10 at the Calgary Stampede International Livestock Auctioneer Championship held on Saturday. Justin was one of 40 auctioneers from predominantly the U.S and Canada to compete at the annual event. The...
AFL Northwest Welcomes New Participation Co-ordinator
A NEW Participation Co-ordinator for the Northwest region has been appointed. Many will know Lachlan Bennetts-Inkster through his strong involvement with the Tamworth Swans but from July 1 the North West region will also be working with him in his AFL capacity. Lachie...
Power Outrage in Inverell Likely Caused By Wildlife
Essential Energy crews responded quickly to an unplanned power outage in Inverell on the weekend. Electricity network protection equipment operated automatically after detecting a fault, switching power off to 327 homes and businesses for safety reasons around 7.40pm...
Campbell Re-signs on With QLD Red
Former Inverell Highlander Jock Campbell has extended his contract with the QLD Reds, seeing him stay at Ballymore until after the 2025 Super Rugby season. The 29-year-old had been considering heading overseas but decided to stay in Australia saying the Reds were his...
E-Product standards proposed to stop fires, protect properties and save lives
Saving lives and protecting property by preventing fires caused by lithium-ion battery powered products is behind a move by the Minns Labor Government to ensure the batteries and products comply with strict safety standards. Lithium-ion battery powered products are...
Appeal to locate stolen SUV after woman assaulted – Moree
Police are appealing for public assistance after a woman was assaulted and her car stolen at Moree overnight. Officers attached to New England Police District called to an aquatic centre on Anne Street were told a 24-year-old woman was hit and kicked by up to four...