Inverell Shire Council has endorsed three new draft policies for public exhibition as part of its ongoing commitment to transparent, fair and contemporary financial management practices. The draft Debt Recovery Policy, Financial Hardship Policy, and Pensioner Rebate...
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Gas Exploration Safeguards Questioned
The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said farmers recognised...
Linda Tighe Receives Paul Harris Fellowship
Inverell Rotary Club have bestowed a Paul Harris Fellowship to a long-standing member of the Delungra, Ashford and Inverell communities. Mrs Linda Tighe received the accolade at the recent ANZAC Day Recognition Dinner at the Inverell RSM Club last Thursday night. Mrs...
Fire Extinguished After Threatening Properties
A bush fire that was burning in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully, on the western edge of the Uralla township has now been contained after it threatened properties in the area yesterday afternoon. The John St Fire alert level was raised to Watch & Act with...
Multicultural Festival to Go Back to Victoria Park in 2027
Inverell’s Multicultural Festival will revert back to Victoria Park next year for the finish of the 2027 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic after this year’s festival significantly reduced numbers at the finish line of the main Grafton to Inverell race. This year, the...
Cattle Program Gets Tick of Approval
NSW Farmers has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program.NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee chair Tony Hegarty said farmers had engaged...
Next Gen of Bull Riding Stars Named for PBR Origin 2026
While the Open teams won’t be announced until May 13, the next generation of bull riding talent is already pulling on their state colours, with the junior teams for the 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series revealed. They’re the future of the sport, young,...
Man Refused Bail After Threats with Firearm
A 21-year-old man remains behind bars after being charged with allegedly threatening two people with a firearm in January. Kyle Williams was refused bail last week after appearing in court facing several firearm and stalking charges relating to an incident on Sunday...
El Nino Evidence Builds
Sea surface temperature observations from the past two weeks suggest that El Niño could be rapidly emerging in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Weatherzone reports computer models have been hinting at the possibility of a 2026 El Niño event for the past three months, with...
