Bingara residents are urged to use caution as an outbreak of Calicivirus is currently affecting the area. Gwydir Shire Council have advised residents that they have received several reports of wild rabbit fatalities in the township and that the casualties are not a...
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Temporary Closure for Glen Innes Airport
Glen Innes Severn Council have announced that Glen Innes Airport will be temporarily closed due to essential upgrades and improvements. The works will include runway rehabilitation and new and upgraded lighting on the main bitumen runway as well as improved drainage...
Dr Gillespie Retires from Politics
The Nationals party is bidding farewell to Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie after 11 yrs of service as he announces his intentions to not run at the 2025 Federal election and retiring from politics. Dr Gillespie was elected The Nationals Member for Lyne in...
Moylan Champions Local Businesses
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has put small businesses in the spotlight by delivering a Notice of Motion in NSW Parliament. With October being NSW Small Business Month, Mr Moylan highlighted the important role small businesses have in the NSW economy...
ISC Advise of Road Closures and Securing Pets
Inverell Shire council advise there will be road closures in place for the Sapphire city Festival Finale in Campbell Park tomorrow. Campbell St into Captain Cook Drive will be closed from the Byron St Roundabout through to Gunson way from 2:30 tomorrow afternoon...
Warialda Pool Close to Reopening
The reopening of the Warialda Pool is looking promising after the new pump arrived in town during the week. Gwydir Shire council have confirmed the pump will be installed on Monday with the pool water to be treated. Council is optimistic that the lessee will be able...
Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee EOI Close Today
Expressions of Interest close today for community members interested in applying to be appointed to the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee. Inverell Shire Council is seeking to fill two (2) positions on the Committee. An Information Pack, Expression...
Local Retiree to be Ordained This Sunday
A local man who came to Inverell last year to retire will be ordained into the Anglican Priesthood this Sunday at St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Inverell. The Ordination of David Thomas is the first such service to be held at St. Augustine’s for many decades and...
Festival Colour Fun Run Back Again for 2024
Final preparations are underway for the Sapphire City Festival committee to once again stage the Festival Colour Fun Run to be held this afternoon. Following a successful inaugural event last year, this will be the second staging of the Colour run at Varley Oval which...