More than 200 community members turned out to support the first-ever Battle on the Bank held in Inverell on Friday night — a youth-led music event that gave young local performers a platform to shine. Organised by the Inverell Youth Think Tank Team, the night featured...
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Local Council Leads Regional Stand Against Illegal Tobacco
Council has taken a decisive stand against the growing threat of the illegal tobacco trade, following a resolution passed at the June Council meeting. The resolution directs Council to prepare a formal submission to the NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee...
Community Come Out to Support OOR Trivia Night
Around 180 people tested their trivia knowledge while raising money for Operation Operating Room on Saturday night at the Inverell RSM Club. Operation Operating room Chairperson Kerry Hall says the trivia night raised $3404 with many people purchasing answers to...
Wood Heater Sparks Fire
A working smoke alarm has saved the lives of the occupants of a house in Urabatta St, Inverell on Monday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW Inverell Captain Robbie Wighton says the smoke alarm woke and alerted the occupants to the fire which is believed to have started by a...
Local Police Conduct Operation Around Sector
Officers attached to Inverell Sectors conducted an operation in the townships of Warialda, Ashford, Yetman, Tingha, Bundarra, Delungra and Bingara last Friday and Saturday. Seven officers were deployed, focusing on New England PD priorities, and engagement with remote...
Saints Score two Big Wins in Gunnedah
Inverell Saints have scored two big wins over the Gunnedah Bulldogs on Saturday and are one step closer to hosting this year’s AFL Northwest Grand Finals. The Women registered their biggest win over their archrival, the Poochettes to record a 10.8.68 to 0.1.1 victory,...
Investigations Continue into Fatal Crash Near Bingara
Police are investigating a fatal crash near Bingara on Friday afternoon which claimed the life of a 56-year-old man. Just before 4pm, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle roll over at the intersection of Elcombe Road and Royal Oak Road, Bangheet, with...
Bulls Get the Better of Blue Boars
Moree Bulls have gained a little revenge from last year’s grand final after upsetting reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars 25-20 in another nailbiter in Round 7 of the Central North Rugby Competition. Narrabri’s loss has given Gunnedah Red Devils the outright lead...
Tingha Hoop Proves Too Good at Talmoi
Tingha amateur jockey Zara Lewis has had her best day in the saddle since turning to the picnic circuit 12 months ago. At the Talmoi Picnics on Saturday, Lewis rode the first three winners including two for trainer Geoff O’Brien and one for Wayne Martyn. Her day was...
