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...
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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....
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...