A local Ritchies IGA employee has taken out the company’s highest and most recognizable award following their awards night held in Coffs Harbour last week. Sophie Schutz was nominated for and won the Store Champion of the year award, rewarding her leadership qualities...
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Stop the Tax on Family Farmers
The state’s peak farm body has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government on its proposed super tax that could shut young farmers out of the agricultural industry. Burringbar farmer Craig Huf said the Federal Treasurer’s proposed changes to superannuation laws...
Youth Shine Bright at Battle on the Bank
More than 200 community members turned out to support the first-ever Battle on the Bank held in Inverell on Friday night — a youth-led music event that gave young local performers a platform to shine. Organised by the Inverell Youth Think Tank Team, the night featured...
Local Council Leads Regional Stand Against Illegal Tobacco
Council has taken a decisive stand against the growing threat of the illegal tobacco trade, following a resolution passed at the June Council meeting. The resolution directs Council to prepare a formal submission to the NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee...
Community Come Out to Support OOR Trivia Night
Around 180 people tested their trivia knowledge while raising money for Operation Operating Room on Saturday night at the Inverell RSM Club. Operation Operating room Chairperson Kerry Hall says the trivia night raised $3404 with many people purchasing answers to...
Wood Heater Sparks Fire
A working smoke alarm has saved the lives of the occupants of a house in Urabatta St, Inverell on Monday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW Inverell Captain Robbie Wighton says the smoke alarm woke and alerted the occupants to the fire which is believed to have started by a...
Bulls Get the Better of Blue Boars
Moree Bulls have gained a little revenge from last year’s grand final after upsetting reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars 25-20 in another nailbiter in Round 7 of the Central North Rugby Competition. Narrabri’s loss has given Gunnedah Red Devils the outright lead...
Tingha Hoop Proves Too Good at Talmoi
Tingha amateur jockey Zara Lewis has had her best day in the saddle since turning to the picnic circuit 12 months ago. At the Talmoi Picnics on Saturday, Lewis rode the first three winners including two for trainer Geoff O’Brien and one for Wayne Martyn. Her day was...
Man Charged After Multiple People Targeted with Knife in Uralla
A man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two women and threatened a man with a knife in the states New England region yesterday. On Sunday 22 June 2025, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation following multiple reports...
