Inverell Shire Council will make a $1000 donation to support the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Council recently received correspondence from former mayor Mal Peters requesting council consider making a donation to this year’s Red Shield appeal which culminated last...
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New Flood Support for Farmers
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed the announcement of disaster relief support for farmers and communities affected by severe flooding across NSW.On Tuesday the Albanese and Minns Governments announced it would release disaster relief to farmers affected by...
Battle on the Bank Not Too Far away
Entries for the inaugural Inverell Youth Think Tank Team’s “Battle on the Bank” close this Saturday with artists urged to nominate now for the event. This competition, which will be held later this month, is open to bands, soloist performers, vocal groups and...
Inverell Crime Down
The trend in crime in Inverell seem to be on a downward spiral according to Inspector of Inverell Police Blake Keating. Inspector Keating says recent monitoring in crime trends in Inverell have found numerous weeks in the past month where there’s been zero reports of...
Stronger Laws to Stop Puppy Farms and Improve Animal Welfare Introduced
Dog breeders across NSW can now apply for exemptions to new puppy farming regulations to ensure they satisfy changes coming into effect on 1 December 2025. Under the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Act 2024, breeders can have no more...
Jerrard Assumes Interim Leadership Role with Group 19
Group 19 executive have appointed Bridgette Jerrard as the interim Group president following the departure of Peter Presnell last month. Group Secretary Candita Collins says Mr Presnell notified them on 15th May that he would be stepping away from his role on the...
Inverell Shire Council Revives Waste Management Advisory Committee to Address Key Issues
Inverell Shire Council is taking proactive steps towards addressing strategic challenges for its waste management function, with the reformation of the Waste Management Advisory Committee. The committee will play a crucial role in investigating priority waste issues...
Police Investigate Armidale Shooting
Investigations are continuing into a shooting incident in Armidale on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to Niagara St just before 3:30 following reports of shots being fired. Police were told a 19 year old man had been approached by another man who...
Low Income Earners Awarded Pay Rise
Low paid workers in the region are set to receive a 3.5% pay increase following an announcement from the Fair Work Commission yesterday. From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour. Commission President Adam Hatcher says...
