The countdown is on to next month’s The Kosciuszko and racing enthusiasts are being invited to the Tatts Hotel tomorrow when the TAB IN TOWN Kosciuszko Tour rolls into Inverell. Local punters will be able to catch up with Racing HQ host Dave Stanley who will also be...
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Aquatic Centre to be Finally Opened
The countdown is on for the official opening of the Inverell Aquatic Centre next month. This week, there was increased noise in the Centre while construction of their delayed new Splashpad Toy was erected. Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight confirmed the Centre will be...
Entries Open for Inverell’s Got Talent
The traditional event to open the Sapphire City Festival, Inverell’s Got Talent, is set to take centre stage at the Town Hall on Friday October 17th. Entries opened this week with performers encouraged to enter in either the Open or Junior categories this year with...
Speed Shear raises Good Coin for Centacare NENW
Organisers of the Sapphire Speed Shear held at the Royal Hotel carpark on Saturday have hailed the event as a success, raising $11,750 for Centacare New England Northwest 45 Shearer’s entered the event with Jerome Taiki claiming the OPENS FINAL with a time of 28.28,...
Speed Shear Postponed
The highly anticipated Sapphire Speed Sheer scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed to later in the month. In a social media post, Sapphire Speed Shear Vice President Ty Glendinning stated due to the weather conditions and safety of the livestock, they’re...
Sapphire City Concert Band Turns 30
Inverell’s Sapphire City Concert Band is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with the community encouraged to come along and celebrate with them. The Band, which started in 1995, will be joined by the Ballina Shire Concert Band, New England Wind...
The Kosciuszko Tickets On Sale
Tickets are on sale now to share in $2 million prizemoney for The Kosciuszko sweepstakes, an integral part of the world’s richest race for country-trained gallopers. NSW residents can purchase $5 sweepstakes tickets via the TAB App, tab.com.au, local pubs, clubs, TAB...
Local Horse to Star at Outback Spectacular
A Gilgai horse riding school has sold a horse for $11,000 to the Outback Spectacular in QLD. Sharon Hall from Hall Package Horse Riding school says they purchased the 5 year old Clydesdale cross gelding over 12 months ago from Armidale to use at the school but...
OOR Trivia Night Raises Funds to Purchase Equipment at Hospital
Operation Operating Room is counting down to their annual trivia night later this month as they raise money for more vital equipment for the Inverell Hospital. The organisation is raising money this year for three items to include at the hospital including a...