Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news a refuge for women and children fleeing violence will be constructed in Glen Innes. The new refuge will be built by Pathfinders after $7.6 million for the project was secured from the NSW Government’s...
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A Day to Remember for Inverell Hawks
It promised to be one of the most memorable days in Inverell Hawks history and Anzac Day’s coming together of former players lived up to expectations. A huge crowd turned out at Varley Oval on Friday to honour the premiership-winning 1975 Swans team, of which eight...
Anzac Day Commemorations in the Region
Australians across the country will pay their respects to the fallen at Anzac Day commemorations tomorrow. In Inverell, the annual dawn service will take place at 5:45am at the Cenotaph in Evans Street with the March kicking off at 10:30 followed by the service at...
Hundreds Gather in Inverell for Elders Olympics
The 2025 Aboriginal Elders Games comes to an end in Inverell today with over 300 Elders and their supporters making Inverell home over the last few days. The event includes a series of games, social activities and an awards ceremony with the event providing a...
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...
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...
Meeting to Save Bundarra Fire Brigade
A Community meeting last Saturday at Bundarra to discuss the future of the local fire brigade has uncovered possible members that may be recruited to keep the station operating. The meeting was called after it was revealed that the brigade was in need of new members...
Inverell Auctioneers to Star at State Competition
The finest young auctioneers from across the country are preparing to take centre stage at the 2025 Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association National and New South Wales Young Auctioneers Competitions, held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this Friday....
Funding Secured for New Shade Sail at Sunny Jim Mackay Park
Uralla’s Sunny Jim Mackay Park will soon become a lot more comfortable for users thanks to a $28,000 grant to build a new shade sail over the park’s gym equipment. The funding comes from the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitment Allocation program which provides...