Local government election results continue to come through with Glen Innes Severn and Gwydir Shire Councils confirming their new councillors for the next 4-year term. Incumbent Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Rob Banham, Carol Sparks, Tim Alt, Margot Davis, Max...
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NSW Farmers Warns of Bushfire Risks
Farming communities across NSW are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks following the commencement of the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee member Garry Grant says farmers have made sure they’re well prepared for this...
Guyra Troutfest 2024 to be the Biggest Yet
With Trout Season officially opening this Long Weekend, this year’s annual Guyra Troutfest is set to be one of its busiest yet. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family including a winning display of the Metal Masterpiece competition, Rotary of Guyra...
Man Impales Himself on Fence
Emergency crews were called to Byron Lane in Inverell on Saturday night following an incident which left a man with leg injuries. NSW Ambulance say they were called at around 11pm following reports that a 28-year-old man had his leg impaled on a fence. Local...
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters Agree to Interim Pay Deal
The NSW Government and firefighters’ union have reached an agreement that will see an interim pay rise of 3 per cent, industrial action cease and the independent industrial umpire resolve the remaining issues in dispute. The pay increase for 6,800 Fire and Rescue NSW...
Samuel Johnson’s Quest for Better Cancer Treatment
Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson paid a visit to Inverell yesterday, raising awareness towards better cancer treatment in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. Mr Johnson spoke about the need of Precision Medicine, a type of treatment that focuses on...
Inverell’s Got Talent 2024
A final call is being made for local performers to register for this year’s Inverell’s Got Talent. The spectacular is set to take place on Friday night 18th October at the Inverell Town Hall with $2000 in total prizemoney on offer for the Jenny Fox Memorial Prize,...
Venetian Carnival to be Revived Under New Name
The Inverell East Rotary Club will take over the running of the Venetian Carnival and rebrand the event as the Inverell Christmas fair to be staged at Campbell Park. The Club's Simon Smith says they were approached by Council to run the event and incorporate it with...
National Police Remembrance Day
Services will be held today to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day – a date that honours the dedicated police officers who have died while serving their community. Each year, vigils, services and marches are held across the land to commemorate the day and is...