A former Inverell Shire Deputy Mayor and businesswoman has been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honor roll. Di Baker was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to local government and service to the community of Inverell. She says she feels honored...
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Australia Day Award Winners
Ken Middleton has been named Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year following Sunday’s Awards ceremony at Victoria Park. Mr Middleton was recognised for his dedication, selflessness, and passion for the Inverell community and those less fortunate, working...
The Region Set to Celebrate Australia Day
The community is being invited to the Inverell Shire Australia Day Celebrations at Victoria Park this Sunday morning. Festivities will kick off at 7am and will feature entertainment by the Inverell Singers, Sapphire City Concert Band and Danthonia Youth Choir, flag...
Stay Safe and Healthy at the Tamworth Country Music Festival : Hunter New England Health
Festival-goers are being reminded to take a few simple steps to keep themselves and others safe throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off today. Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said it is important for the community to stay sun-safe,...
War Memorial Funding Available
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging local organisations, schools and community groups to apply for funding to maintain and make any repairs to war memorials across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for as part of...
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival Kicks off
The 39th Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival has kicked off with the town’s population set to grow over the next week. Festival President Steve Mepham says the start of the festival has been quite busy with many travellers stopping in Guyra on their way to Tamworth for the...
Bingara Residents Urged to Nominate Someone for an Australia Day award
Nominations for Bingara’s Australia Day Awards will close today at 4pm. The Bingara Special Events Committee in conjunction with Gwydir Shire Council invite you to nominate citizens for the Citizen, Young Citizen, Volunteer or Volunteer Team/Group, Community Event of...
Community Organisations Encouraged to Submit Grant Funding Application through the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Round 1 2025 of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has opened. Twice a year, Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and...
Glen Innes Severn Shire Australia Day Awards Nominees Revealed
Several Glen Innes locals have been nominated for the Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award. Lindy Alt, Frances Cheshire, Howard Eastwood, Desmond Fitzgerald, Garry Foster, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, William Rendell, Robbert and Jenny Thomas Noel Pratt and Dr...