Long time Chief Inspector of Inverell Police Rowan O’Brien will clock off for the last time today after almost 37 years in the NSW Police Force. Chief Inspector O’Brien joined the Police Force in September 1988, beginning at Moroubra and having stints in the...
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Mayoral Minute – Uralla Response to Severe Snowstorm Event
On behalf of the Shire, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who showed extraordinary kindness, resilience, and dedication during and after the recent snowstorm. I especially want to acknowledge: Those in our community who opened their homes to stranded...
Community Urged to Assist Inverell Legacy
Inverell Legacy is calling upon the local community to buy a badge this Legacy Week - Sunday 31/08/2025 until Saturday 06/09/2025. For over a century, Legacy has kept the promise to thousands of veterans’ families - helping provide financial and social support during...
Entries Open for Inverell’s Got Talent
The traditional event to open the Sapphire City Festival, Inverell’s Got Talent, is set to take centre stage at the Town Hall on Friday October 17th. Entries opened this week with performers encouraged to enter in either the Open or Junior categories this year with...
Speed Shear raises Good Coin for Centacare NENW
Organisers of the Sapphire Speed Shear held at the Royal Hotel carpark on Saturday have hailed the event as a success, raising $11,750 for Centacare New England Northwest 45 Shearer’s entered the event with Jerome Taiki claiming the OPENS FINAL with a time of 28.28,...
Local Sporting Heroes Shine on the National Stage
Glen Innes Severn Council congratulates two local athletes who are excelling through the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) in 2025. Mia Watson – Netball Mia Watson is in her second year in the NIAS Netball program and was recently recognised with the Program’s...
Blaire Acknowledged for Positive Impact on Her Community
Bingara Central School student Blaire Johnson and her family attended Government House in Sydney to see her receive the 2025 Youth Community Service Award. The award was presented by Governor of NSW Her Excellency Margaret Beazley, on behalf of the Order of Australia...
Gwydir Shire Residents Invited to Community Meetings
Gwydir Shire Council will be holding Community Meetings at various towns in the Shire this week and into September. The purpose of these meetings is for Council to deliver important information to the communities of the Gwydir. Meetings kick off tomorrow at midday at...
A 25-Year Legacy of Serving the New England Northwest
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is proud to celebrate 25 years of continuous aeromedical operations across the New England Northwest, with the milestone anniversary of its Tamworth Base officially marked yesterday. Since its launch in 2000, the Tamworth Base has...