Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has backed growing concerns from rural communities, nurses and local councils on the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in regional hospitals. As reported in The Land this week, the use of...
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Hawks Preparing for Fired Up Spuds
The Inverell Hawks are back at Varkey Oval, hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they tackle the Guyra Super Spuds tomorrow in Round 5 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. Hawks 1st grade Coach Jamie McCormack says despite coming off a big...
Saints Hit the road to Armidale to tackle Nomads
The Inverell Saints head to Armidale tomorrow to face the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval in Round 5 of the AFL Northwest competition. Saints Men's Coach Hayden Chappel will be looking to his chargers to break the run of losses and get back on the winners list but...
Rep Duties for Highlanders
The Central North Rugby Competition has the weekend off due to the 2026 NSW Country Rugby Union Championships being held in Tamworth this weekend. The Inverell Highlanders have two players selected for the Central North Men’s squad with Harry King and Harry Newnham...
Inverell F.C Head to Tamworth to Build Momentum
Inverell F.C are on the road to Tamworth tomorrow to tackle South Tamworth Utd in Round 9 of the Northern Inland Premier League. 1st grade Co Coach Warwick Readett says last week’s win steadied the ship after three successive draws and will be hoping to close the gap...
Council Issues Warning about Battery Disposal
Inverell Shire Council has warned of the dangers of fires igniting when batteries are placed in kerbside bins stressing batteries cannot go in kerbside bins. Council says when batteries are improperly disposed of, they pose a significant safety and environmental risk...
Local Bull Crowned Grand Champion
A local Hereford stud has exhibited the Grand Champion Hereford Bull at the 61st Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga yesterday. Thornleigh Vortex V114 owned by Ben and Annabelle Monie and family of Thornleigh at Little Plain won the broad ribbon as...
Act Early on Feral Pig Control
With dry seasonal conditions being experienced across the region, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to...
Audit Reveals $3.5m Doctor Claim Amid NSW Health Oversight Gaps
Doctors who prop up the ailing rural health system are billing $1.3 billion per year, with a single specialist claiming $3.5 million under an ineffective government scheme creating a major budget black hole. The $1.3 billion spent on more than 7000 visiting medical...
