A former local athlete has returned from overseas after taking part in the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships. 16 yr old Mia Szumowski, who now resides in Port Macquarie, set off early last week for the championship which was held in Brunei, where she was one of 3...
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Cultural Immersion Tour
A Cultural Immersion Tour is being held at Goonoowigall as part of the school holiday activities being conducted around the district. The free event tour, aimed at those aged between 12-24 years, is being led by Uncle Alex Munro and includes samples of bush tucker,...
Inverell Councillors Announced
After the distribution of preferences and official declaration of the poll, nine candidates have been elected to represent the residents of Inverell Shire as Councillors for the next four years. The newly elected Councillors are Fiona Brown, Kate Dight, Paul Harmon,...
Local Student Selected for Equine Learning Experience
A local Year 11 student was selected to get a head-start in the racing and thoroughbred breeding equine industry via the Regional Industry Education Partnerships initiative. Inverell High School student Kimberly Wilson was one of 12 girls selected to attend the...
Trout Season Now Open
Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition for the opening of the State’s annual trout fishing season this long weekend with some 3.3 million trout and salmon stocked into NSW waterways over the past 18 months. NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing...
New Research Grant for Indigenous Heart Health
The NSW Government’s commitment to closing the gap with improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people takes a step forward with the launch of a pioneering $5 million research program focused on improving cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading...
Race for a Cure 2024
High Fuelled Mower action is being held in Inverell this long weekend with the North West Mower Racing Association’s ‘Race For a Cure’. The charity racing event is being held this Saturday and Sunday of the October Long Weekend on the 5th and 6th October, with all...
Guyra Troutfest 2024 to be the Biggest Yet
With Trout Season officially opening this Long Weekend, this year’s annual Guyra Troutfest is set to be one of its busiest yet. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family including a winning display of the Metal Masterpiece competition, Rotary of Guyra...
NSW Farmers Warns of Bushfire Risks
Farming communities across NSW are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks following the commencement of the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee member Garry Grant says farmers have made sure they’re well prepared for this...