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...
News Category
Bundarra Brigade’s Future Up in the Air
The Bundarra Rural Fire brigade’s future is under a cloud as it desperately seeks new members to join the organisation. The New England Zone Rural Fire Service is holding a community meeting next month to discuss how community members in Bundarra can help save the...
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Pool Incident
Amnesty International has weighed into the incident at Inverell Aquatic centre on Sunday after reports that all Aboriginal children were removed from the facility by NSW police in response to a few children misbehaving. The Human Rights organisation says in a...
Inverell Aquatic Centre Facing Backlash After Weekend Incident
The Inverell Aquatic Centre has come under a national spotlight following a weekend incident where it’s alleged that every aboriginal visitor was kicked out of the facility because of a couple of children misbehaving in the water. A video on social media has surfaced...
Inverell Legacy Records One of Their Best Years
Inverell Legacy has reported that 2023/24 was their best financial year in many years. Treasurer Peter Kearsey detailed in his report on Sunday at Legacy’s Anniversary Luncheon that despite cost of living pressures, they were able to raise over $21,000 for the...
Vintage Cars Take Centre Stage at Classic Motor Show This Weekend
A collection of classic vehicles will be on display at the annual Classic Motor Show at the National Transport Museum on Rifle Range Road this Sunday. This year’s show will feature various categories including Best Car Pre and post 1970, Best Ford, Best Commercial...
Mitchell Runs to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer
A local businessman is kickstarting his charity run as part of a fundraiser called Charlie’s Run 4 Kids, raising money for children with childhood cancer. Mitchell Johnson from MacIntrye Hotbread will commence his 150km journey from Seal Rocks to Newcastle this...
Sandy Named Northern Tablelands Electorate’s Senior of the Year
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced Inverell’s Sandy Cook as the Northern Tablelands Electorate’s Senior of the Year. The Senior of the Year award recognises someone who contributes to and works tirelessly in their community. Ms Cook received...
Bush Chaplains Work to Address Bush Suicide
Frontier Services, a 110-year-old Australian legacy charity, says that the rate of suicide in rural and remote Australia is double that of in our cities (1), as they play a crucial role with both their Bush Chaplains and volunteers supporting people in the aftermath...