A former Australian cricketer known for his comedic alter ego Mahatma Coat will be the special guest at the Inverell Highlanders Sponsors Night and Season Launch next month. Greg Ritchie, who played 30 Tests and 44 One day international matches for Australia, will be...
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Good Response to Bundarra Show
Bundarra Show has once again been hailed a tremendous success following the weekend event with good attendances received for both days. 27 utes made up the annual Ute show coming from Inverell, Bathurst, Moree, Pallamallawa, Bingara, Barraba Tamworth and local entries...
Out-of-Date Medicare at Critical Point: Reform Needed to Meet Today’s Needs
The Australian Medical Association today launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform to an out-of-date Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the care they need from their GP. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said Medicare — the...
The Haven Café and Florist Set to Open
Northaven will open the doors to its new café and florist at the new location at 140 Byron St this morning Peter Kearsey from Northaven says it has been a big move from its previous location with the new operation now called The Haven Café and Florist. Mr Kearsey says...
$6 Million for Healthcare Worker Accommodation
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news $6 million will be invested in Armidale to attract and retain healthcare workers for the region. The new dwellings are part of the NSW Government’s Key Health Worker Accommodation Program aimed at...
15-year-old boy Charged, Stolen Sportscar Recovered
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after two cars were stolen from homes in Armidale this morning. Officers attached to New England Police District have been told two women, aged 28 and 29, were asleep in their home in Armidale shortly before 3am (Sunday 2 February...
Local Cricket Resumes after Christmas/New Year Break
An unbeaten 44 from Troy Brabant has guided Staggy Creek to a comfortable victory over Square and Compass at Varley Oval in round 10 results in the Inverell Cricket competition on Saturday. In a rain reduced match, Square and Compass were set into bat and made 6/105...
Fire fighters Continue to Battle Upper Bingara Road Fire
Firefighters continue efforts to contain the Upper Bingara Road Fire, which began on 26th January due to a lightning strike. The fire is burning in remote terrain and remains at ‘Advice’ level, currently classified as ‘Being Controlled’. To date, the fire has burnt...
More than 5000 Australian Victims Receive Text Warning Over Romance Scam
This is a joint media release between the AFP, National Anti-Scam Centre, Philippines Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and National Bureau of Investigation Editor’s note: Text message screenshot, images from investigation, and audio grabs from...