Firefighters are continuing to monitor two fires burning in the Red Range area to the east of Glen Innes. Both fires are burning south of the Mann River in steep inaccessible terrain. There is currently no threat to properties however residents should continue to...
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Team Inverell Lead the Way at the Scrapheap Adventure Ride
Team Inverell have again raised the most for Down Syndrome NSW following yet another successful Scrapheap Adventure Ride held over the long weekend. Team member Brendan Campbell says the group contributed over $15,000 to the $70,000 raised for this year’s event with...
Daylight Saving Kicks Off This Weekend
The October long weekend is also a reminder to residents that daylight saving commences in NSW on Sunday. Daylight savings officially kicks off at 2am Sunday and all clocks are to go forward 1 hour STA FM Listeners are being urged just prior to going to bed on...
Walk Of Hope in Bingara Aiming to Raise Funds for Huntington’s Australia
Bingara resident Veronica A-Lie is conducting a Walk of Hope on Sunday raising money for Huntington’s Australia. The organisation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by Huntington's disease which is a progressive...
Operation Labour Day Now in Force
Police have urged motorists to drive safe this long weekend as Operation Labour Day 2024 officially kicks in across all roads in NSW. The operation commenced at 12.01 this morning and will conclude at 11.59pm this Monday, targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue,...
Local Businesses Suffer in Ongoing Energy Dispute
THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to intervene in the industrial dispute between the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the state’s major energy companies. Months of ETU strike action has affected thousands of projects, including critical...
Cold Chisel to Rock Armidale This Long Weekend
Cold Chisel fans will be gearing up to head to a landmark concert of the iconic Aussie Rock group who’ll be embarking on their 50th anniversary tour commencing in Armidale this long weekend. Armidale was chosen as the town to start the big Five-0 tour due to band’s...
Bingara Pool Opening Delayed
Gwydir Shire Council have decided to delay the opening of the Bingara Swimming pool complex until their satisfied it is suitable for the public to use. Issues with the pool pump and filtration systems during the off season forced Council to seek specialists to resolve...
Inverell Councillors Announced
After the distribution of preferences and official declaration of the poll, nine candidates have been elected to represent the residents of Inverell Shire as Councillors for the next four years. The newly elected Councillors are Fiona Brown, Kate Dight, Paul Harmon,...









