A local woman has been recognised for her service to Fire and Rescue NSW as the organisation celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in 2025. Jackie Watkins, who the first female to join Fire and Rescue NSW as a retained on-call firefighter in 1986, attended a...
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Mel Quest to Bring Awareness to Rare Form of melanoma
A former Inverell resident has revealed her cancer story and asked the community to check their bodies constantly for any changes. Melissa White, who now resides in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, is battling a rare melanoma called MUCOSAL Melanoma which is an...
Community Dig Deep for Radio Thon
The Inverell community have once again displayed their big hearts by supporting STA FM’s Radio Thon for the Melanoma Institute on Saturday. Over $6,200 was raised from the morning fundraiser with people donating over the phone or coming into the studios and making...
Sponsors Needed to Support More NSW Students Experiencing Disadvantages
In January, The Smith Family launched its Back-to-School Appeal to help children experiencing disadvantage to access extra learning, personal and financial support for their education, with children supported by generous Australians who sign up as their sponsors....
Radio-Thon to raise funds for the Melonoma Institute
STA FM will be conducting a Radio Thon tomorrow in aid of raising funds for the melanoma Institute. The fundraiser comes as several local Inverell residents, who have been or know of someone who’s been impacted by melanoma, plan to virtually walk to Sydney and back...
2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Now Open
Nominations for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open to recognise someone who has contributed to their community The New England community has so much to be proud of, and every day, volunteers donate their time, skills and services to ensure that it...
Hazard Reduction Burn at Inverell lookout
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team will conduct a planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Inverell Lookout on McIllveen Rd tomorrow, subject to weather conditions on the day. Smoke may be visible in the area, and they ask residents to take precautions, such...
Fire Gutters House at Oakwood
NSW Rural Fire Service crews from Inverell, Elsmore and Gilgai along with Fire & Rescue NSW crews from Inverell were called to a house fire at Oakwood yesterday afternoon. Crews were called just after 3pm to the house on Dintonvale Rd and upon arrival found the...
Sapphire Social Committee Launches in Inverell
A new social committee has been formed to encourage young health professionals to stay in Inverell and make the town their new home. Sapphire Social Committee president Claudia Hadenfeldt says their mission is to empower and connect young people working in Inverell...