The local rugby League and racing fraternity are coming to grips following the sudden passing of Paul Ehsman, who died on Monday afternoon. Mr Ehsman, or Porky as he was known as, had several stints as President of the Inverell Hawks Rugby League Club, where he was...
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Inverell Shire Adopts IPART’s Rate Peg
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has set a rate peg for Inverell Shire Council's for 2026/2027 of 3.2%. The rate peg represents the maximum percentage amount by which a Council may increase its general income. At last weeks monthly Council Meeting,...
Draft Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan Open for Community Feedback
Inverell Shire Council has received the Draft 2025–2030 Inverell Youth Strategy and Action Plan (YSAP) and is inviting the community to have their say on the document, which outlines a five-year vision to empower, support and celebrate the young people of the Inverell...
Social Media Ban May Put Kids at Risk
Regional teens could be at risk of isolation, discrimination and misinformation when a social media ban comes into force on December 10, according to anti-bullying advocates, mental health expects and young people living outside metropolitan areas. The policy, which...
New England Northwest Businesses to Take Centre Stage at State Business Awards
Winners of the New England North West Regional Business Awards will proudly represent the region as State Finalists at the 2025 Business NSW State Business Awards, to be held tonight (Wednesday, 29 October) at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Theatre in...
Koala Foundation in Warialda
The Australian Koala Foundation are in Warialda today and the whole community is invited to meet the team behind Australia’s leading Koala conservation efforts. Members of the Brisbane-based Foundation team will be in Warialda, connecting with the local retail and...
Lifesaving Regional Response Strengthened Through Delivery of New NSW SES Vehicles
Regional NSW communities will benefit from faster and safer emergency medical response, as 11 new vehicles are delivered to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) units. The new Community First Response (CFR) vehicles will ensure trained volunteers have the tools, medical...
Funding Boost a Real Gem for Community Hall
The Glen Innes Mineral and Gem Club’s Hall is a central place for many of the community’s clubs and organisations, and now it will be even more comfortable with $28,973 in funding to upgrade the facility. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the club...
Bensley to be Farewelled
The Inverell community will farewell one of its most respected and prominent citizens today when hospital campaigner Bob Bensley is laid to rest. Mr Bensley was involved with local cricket as a player with Nullamanna and was the inaugural Inverell Junior Cricket...
