Inverell Shire Council has advised roadworks scheduled for this week on the Gwydir Hwy at Delungra has been postponed to next week following heavy rain in the district. Commencement of works will now be Tuesday 8th April, for approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting....
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View Club Turns 65
VIEW Club members from across NSW have celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding with an afternoon tea hosted by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley, at Government House, in Sydney. VIEW, which stands for the Voice,...
Bush Fire Danger Period Comes to a Close
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) has ended for most of NSW, including Glen Innes,Inverell & Tenterfield LGA’s. Fire agencies and land managers in these areas where the BFDP has ended will now turn theirattention towards conducting hazard reduction works, which...
Gravesend Boil Water Alert
As a precaution, Gwydir Shire Council will be placing Gravesend Water Supply on a Boil Water Alert, due to the current turbidity of the Gwydir River which has the potential to make drinking water in Gravesend unsafe. This is estimated to be in place for 2-3 weeks with...
Bushfire Danger Period Extends
The Bushfire Danger Period has been extended across the Namoi Gwydir region, including the Gwydir and Moree Local Government Areas, until 13th April. Residents and landowners in these areas are urged to take extra precautions and stay informed on fire safety measures....
Watkins Recognised for Service to NSW Fire & Rescue
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...
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....
