League players and their families can look forward to safer, brighter evenings at Mead Park Oval, with a commitment from the Coalition Government to install much-needed lighting. Short winter days in Glen Innes often force players to train in the dark. Member...
News Category
Red Shield Appeal Aimed to Help the Most Disadvantaged and Vulnerable in Our Community
The Salvation Army in the New England North West is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region. Across Australia the Salvos are aiming to raise $38 million for...
Recall of Popular Side-By-Side Vehicle
Polaris Australia have recalled a popular side-by-side vehicle due to safety concerns. Polaris has determined that on some 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles, cracks on part of the charging system may develop which could allow water to contact live parts of the high...
PBR Hits Armidale This Weekend
The toughest sport on the planet rides into town this weekend for one unmissable night of heart-pounding, bone-rattling action – the 2025 PBR Monster Energy Armidale Invitational. Australia’s best bull riders are coming head-to-head with the fiercest bulls in the...
Have Your Say on Local Land Services Board Election Process
Local Land Services is inviting ratepayers to have their say on the way community representatives are elected to its local boards.As part of a review of the election process, Local Land Services is conducting a survey to understand how it can improve the experience...
Squadron Energy on the Ball with AFL Northwest Partnership
Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm has thrown its support behind the AFL Northwest by becoming the League’s official ball sponsor. The Squadron Energy logo will be displayed on footballs that will be used through the AFL North West finals series as well as during...
Racing in the North Centres on Warialda
The annual Warialda Cup Race meeting has received 89 nominations for Saturday’s meeting. The Warialda Cup has 15 runners nominated with local trainers Ridge Wilson, Todd Payne and Wayne Oakenfull having runners nominated for the cup. All races will have 8 horses...
Variety Bash Veteran to Reunite with Chicko Vehicle
A Variety Bash veteran who raised over $700,000 for the charity driving his 1964 Wolseley "Chiko Roll", is set to reunite with the vehicle this Friday which is currently housed at the Inverell Transport Museum. In an item in the Northern Daily Leader, 90-year-old John...
Apply for a Postal Vote Now
The AEC is urging people who cannot make it to vote in-person, and need to cast a postal vote in the 2025 federal election, to apply early or risk missing out. Every effort is made for applications lodged late in the election period, including using priority and...