Grand final berths are up for grabs in the AFL Northwest competition with the Inverell Saints waiting in the wings to see who’ll they’ll face in premiership deciders next week at Varley Oval. The Tamworth Swans will face a rejuvenated New England Nomads in the men’s...
Local News
Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.
Grand Final Berths Up for Grabs for Inverell F.C
Inverell F.C’s Northern Inland Premier League teams are preparing for their major semi final clash with Moore Creek F.C at the Sports Complex tomorrow. 1st grade coach Damian Shutz says a lot is at stake with a premiership berth on the offering adding there’s good...
Girl Dies After Car Submerges in Dam at Tenterfield
A girl has died after a single vehicle crash in the state’s New England region on Wednesday. About 3.30pm (Wednesday 10 September 2025), emergency services were called to a dam on the Bruxner Highway near Bryans Gap Road, Tenterfield, following reports a car had...
Inverell Aquatic Centre Official Opening with Community Celebration
The multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre (IAC) will be officially opened today (Friday 12th September), with a community celebration. The Aquatic Centre has this week, reached 100% completion with the installation of the spectacular splash toy to finalise...
Warialda Honey Festival Set to Bring Community Together
Sunny conditions are expected for the 18th Warialda Honey Festival at the new Warialda Green Space, formerly the Town Square, tomorrow. The festival will be opened by Gwydir shire Mayor Tiffany Galvin and New England MP Barnaby Joyce at 10am followed by live...
Speed Shear to Highlight Mental Health in the Shearing Shed
Rural communities are coming together in Delungra this Saturday to shine a spotlight on the mental health crisis affecting shearers and shed workers at the annual Shear 4 Life Speed Shear. With suicide claiming nine lives every day in Australia, including one farmer...
Holy Trinity Claims State Championship
Holy Trinity School’s Under 14’s rugby league team have tasted success at the NSW u14's Small Schools State Championship played in Bathurst this week. Holy Trinity had qualified for the final after defeating Gilgandra in a semi-final at Coonabarabran 44-20 three weeks...
Australian Swimming Star in Inverell
Olympic Breaststroke swimmer and Inverell Ford ambassador Ella Ramsey will be in Inverell today for a meet and greet with local fans. Ella will be at the dealership in Byron street from 4pm, giving fans an opportunity to get an autograph and chat with one of...
HNEH Recognises Staff at Annual Awards
Hunter New England Local Health District’s dedicated staff and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Tamworth overnight.The annual event brought together more than 140 guests to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of the district’s workforce...
