The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a dirt bike accident near Inverell on Sunday evening. At around 6:30pm, a man in his 60s was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for chest injuries and was transported by road to Inverell Hospital...
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Crime Reporting Made Easier in Armidale
Crime Stoppers NSW and NSW Police were at Armidale on Thursday 18 June 2026 to connect with the community and talk all things crime prevention and reporting. Whether it’s crimes like property theft, assault or online crimes, cyberbullying and scams, Crime Stoppers and...
Man Involved in Stabbing Incident in Torrington Receives Additional Charge
The man accused of stabbing two retirees in their Torrington home last month has had additional charge laid against him. The Northern Daily Leader reports 34-year-old Joshua Dylan Trethewey was expected to appear before a bail court yesterday, but his matter was not...
Six People Charged Following Domestic Violence Operation in New England Region – Operation Shield
Police have charged six people with 14 alleged offences following a domestic-violence focused operation in the state’s New England region. On Tuesday 16 June 2026, police from Western Region commenced Operation Shield in New England Police District – a surge targeting...
Costly Losses for Saints
The Inverell Saints have come back to earth with a thud after being defeated by the Gunnedah Bulldogs by 43 points at Wolseley Oval in Round 9 of the AFL Northwest competition. Men’s coach Hayden Chappel says the Bulldogs got the early jump but his team showed some...
Local Trainers Earn Big Wins
Inverell trainers have performed well over the weekend with Todd Payne scoring a double on Friday at the transferred Coffs harbor meeting held at Inverell, Ridge Wilson claiming the Talmoi Picnic Cup while Wayne Oakenfull picked up a double at Talmoi. Payne had two...
Accused Murderer Released on Bail
A man accused of the murder of a 78-year-old man in Armidale in October last year has been granted bail. James Bowen Hutchison has been charged with the murder of housemate, Peter Hogg in a Markham Street home The Northern Daily Leader reports Hutchison's solicitor...
Highlanders Heading in the Right Direction Despite Loss
Inverell Highlanders have gone down to Narrabri Blue Boars 31-22 not without a fight in a tough contest in Round 11 action in the Central North Rugby competition. 1st grade coach Gemma Noller says she’s proud of her team’s efforts, adding it was a great team...
Inverell F.C Hang On to Win
Inverell F.C have come away with a 4-3 win over East Armidale at Doody Park in Round 13 results in the Northern Premier League. After leading 2-0 at half time, Inverell F.C had to withstand a second half comeback from East Armidale who leveled the scores before goals...
