NAIDOC Week 2025 is set to be a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, history, and achievements. This year's theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy," highlights the resilience and foresight of Aboriginal and Torres...
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Christmas Street Fair Earns Uralla a Spot in 2025 LG Awards
Uralla Shire Council has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Awards, recognised for its Uralla Christmas Street Fair in the RH Dougherty Events and Communications Award – Innovation in Special Events category. The annual Local Government Awards...
Fire and Rescue NSW Identifies People Most At Risk of a Home Fire this Winter
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has identified the people most at risk of a residential fire this winter. FRNSW’s Community Safety Command has crunched the numbers and created a profile of those most vulnerable. If you meet one or more of the following criteria, you need...
Ray Receives Rotary’s Highest Accolade
Inverell East Rotary member Paul Ray has been bestowed Rotary’s highest honour in receiving a Paul Harris Award at their Changeover dinner last week. This honour is made to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. In a social media post,...
Campbell to Lead Reds Against Lions
Former Wallaby and Inverell Highlander Jock Campbell has been named captain of the QLD Reds for their clash against the visiting British & Irish Lions tonight at Suncorp stadium. Campbell has been named at fullback for the clash which features nine Wallabies and...
Funding Secured for Historic Hall
Wellingrove’s Memorial Hall is a source of pride for the small village north west of Glen Innes, and now it will receive a much-needed freshen up. The hall’s memorial fence will be stripped and repainted to conserve it for future generations thanks to a grant from the...
Big Three Energy Providers Confirm Price Hikes of Up to 13.5%
Australia’s biggest three energy retailers – Origin, AGL and EnergyAustralia – have each confirmed their electricity prices are rising from 1 July, with hikes of up to 13.5% to hit households. The retailers, which combined have a share of more than 60% of the...
The Pumper & Fat Cat Head to Inverell
Two Aussie sporting legends will be arriving in Inverell this Saturday to tell some stories to locals at a function at the Tatts Hotel. Former Australian Test cricketer Greg Ritchie and popular jockey Jim Cassidy will be the special guests in an event called Tales at...
Powerline Causes Power Outage in Inverell
Parts of Inverell were left without power yesterday morning following an unpanned outrage. Essential Energy received a report of a low powerline on Moore Street in Inverell just after 9am and to safeguard the community, power in the area affecting approximately 2,350...
