Inverell Shire Council is pleased to report the successful delivery of the Swimming NSW (SNSW) Country Regional Championships, held at the Inverell Aquatic Centre on 17–18 January 2026. The event brought hundreds of competitors, families and officials to the region...
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Chopper Called to Copeton Dam Accident
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called out to Copeton Dam last Thursday night after a motor vehicle accident. Around 10:30pm, the chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the scene to attend to a man in his 50’s. The man was trapped for some time after his vehicle...
Bridgestone Recall Eco Tyre
Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyre supplied as original equipment to Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom vans model year 2024 and 2025. The tyre has also been sold separately as replacement tyres and for use on other vehicles by Bridgestone, the Bridgestone network...
Over 100 Short-Term Closure Orders Issued to Illegal Tobacconists as Tobacco Excise Increases
NSW Health Inspectors have now issued 105 short-term closure orders since new laws strengthening tobacco and vaping control efforts came into effect in November 2025. This milestone came ahead of a further increase to the federal tobacco excise, driving concerns this...
Hollie Suits Up for the NSW Barbarians
Inverell Junior cricketer Hollie Woodbury has been selected in the NSW Barbarians Girls Under 19's Cricket team, playing at the All-Schools carnival being held at Tuggerah. Yesterday’s games saw NSW Barbarians scoring 111 runs from 30 overs with Hollie not required to...
Man Facing Murder Charge Refused Bail
The man charged with murder following the death of another man at a campground off Point Lookout Road at Ebor remains behind bars after facing court yesterday. NSW Ambulance paramedics found a 33-year-old man had died from critical head injuries on Monday after...
Cutting Red Tape Will Lift Small Business Productivity Across the New England Northwest
Business NSW New England North West (NENW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s renewed focus on cutting red tape for small businesses, following the announcement by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Small Business Janelle Saffin of a review aimed at reducing...
Government Must Protect Gwydir from Further Water Buybacks
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the Minns Labor Government to act and prevent any further Commonwealth water buybacks from the Gwydir catchment. The Federal Government recently announced they are targeting entitlement holders in the northern...
Six-Month Progress Update on Inverell Shire Council’s 2025-2029 Delivery Program
Inverell Shire Council considered its six-month progress report on the 2025–29 Delivery Program at its Ordinary Meeting on 25 February 2026. The report provided an update on the implementation of the 2025–26 Operational Plan for the period 1 July to 31 December 2025...
