The NSW SES Glen Innes Unit has thanked several units from across the state that came to assist following last Friday’s wild storms that caused severe damage to the town. Crews attended and have completed 97 jobs over the last 3 days overseeing repairs to smashed...
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Australia Day Ambassadors to inspire communities across NSW
Australia Day Ambassadors have been announced who will join local communities for a day of meaningful celebrations. Glen Innes Seven Council Australia Day Ambassador will be screenwriter and producer Peter Herbert, keynote speaker and golfer Gary Dawson is Gwydir...
Community Urged to Prepare for Fire
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team are keeping an eye on the weather and fire conditions that are prevailing at the moment. Angus McDowell from the NSW RFS says while pleasant conditions have been experienced at the start of the year, cold fronts that...
Youth Think Tank
Young people in the Inverell Shire can now apply to join a Youth Think Tank, with successful applicants to be paid for their time and be in the driving seat for youth programs in the region. The Youth Think Tank is the brainchild of Inverell based non-profit community...
Most members of ATEP Family to Stay in Australia
Christmas has arrived early for a family living in Bingara who faced deportation. New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Petrus and Rosemary Atep and their children under the age of 18 currently residing in Bingara, have received visas from Immigration Minister Tony Burke...
Chamber Concludes Christmas Promotion
Inverell Chamber of Commerce & Industry have concluded their Christmas promotion with five lucky shoppers walking away with $1000 Sapphire Dollars. The five winners were Colin Brady, Melissa Jones, Will Ghys, Carolyn Coleman and David Tollis whose names were drawn...
Five years on from Black Summer – a time to reflect and get ready
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic loss of two of our own, Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoffrey Keaton, we also reflect on one of the most devastating chapters in our history — the 2019/20 Black Summer bush fires. The Christmas and New Year period was marked by...
SES Urging Motorists to Stay Safe
With Summer School Holidays officially underway, the NSW State Emergency Services is urging holidaymakers to make safe and sensible decisions. NSW SES Commissioner, Mike Wassing says it was crucial for people to understand the risks, have an emergency plan and know...
Inverell On Track for Healthy Population Growth
Inverell is sitting in a very healthy position compared to some other Local Government Areas within the New England with regards to its population projections for the next 20 yrs, according to a report by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The...