The Emmaville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected figure who was a driving force behind the Emmaville Mining Museum. Roy Wells, a proud World War Two veteran and one of the most respected elders in the region, has passed away aged 102. In 2022, Mr Wells...
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The Tingha Community has been requesting the upgrading of facilities within the town. Council has listened and is preparing a Master Plan for the Tingha township. Phase 1 is the proposed upgrade of the park on New Valley Rd, opposite the Tingha Sport & Recreation...
Gravesend Water Restrictions
Gwydir Shire Council has enforced water restrictions to residents living in Gravesend. A mechanical issue with Gravesend water supply is limiting capacity to pump water resulting in reservoir levels falling to a critical level where action needs be taken.ย Water usage...
Orange Festival Kicks Off Today
The countdown is on for this yearโs Bingara Orange Festival which officially kicks off today with the annual orange picking and harvest ceremony which pays respect to the townโs fallen soldiers. The 65th Orange Festival has a huge program scheduled for tomorrow with...
Fire and Rescue NSW Identifies People Most At Risk of a Home Fire this Winter
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has identified the people most at risk of a residential fire this winter. FRNSWโs Community Safety Command has crunched the numbers and created a profile of those most vulnerable. If you meet one or more of the following criteria, you need...
Ray Receives Rotary’s Highest Accolade
Inverell East Rotary member Paul Ray has been bestowed Rotaryโs highest honour in receiving a Paul Harris Award at their Changeover dinner last week. This honour is made to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. In a social media post,...
Funding Secured for Historic Hall
Wellingroveโs Memorial Hall is a source of pride for the small village north west of Glen Innes, and now it will receive a much-needed freshen up. The hallโs memorial fence will be stripped and repainted to conserve it for future generations thanks to a grant from the...
The Pumper & Fat Cat Head to Inverell
Two Aussie sporting legends will be arriving in Inverell this Saturday to tell some stories to locals at a function at the Tatts Hotel. Former Australian Test cricketer Greg Ritchie and popular jockey Jim Cassidy will be the special guests in an event called Tales at...
Powerline Causes Power Outage in Inverell
Parts of Inverell were left without power yesterday morning following an unpanned outrage. Essential Energy received a report of a low powerline on Moore Street in Inverell just after 9am and to safeguard the community, power in the area affecting approximately 2,350...