Hundreds of people will head to Myall Creek this weekend to commemorate the 187th anniversary of one of Australia’s darkest events, the Myall Creek massacre. Sunday’s gathering commemorates the unprovoked massacre of at least 28 indigenous women, children and old men...
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Vickery Calls for Better Refereeing in Group 19
Tingha Tigers 1st grade Captain Brayden Vickery has called on Group 19 match officials to improve their adjudication of matches following last weekend’s game against the Glen Innes Magpies. Vickery says players from both team were left frustrated by the refereeing...
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Pens Open Letter to the Prime Minister
An Open Letter to Canberra – When the Bush Pays for the City's SilenceMayor Margot Davis has sent a letter to the Prime Minister, with copies also sent to NSW Senators, the Member for Northern Tablelands, and the Member for New England, calling for action to support...
Salvos Receive Support from Council
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...
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...
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...
Local Shooters to Compete at 2026 World Champs
Inverell Rifle Club members Byron La Fontaine, Isabella and Jake Campbell have been selected in the Australian Under 25 F Open Rifle team to compete at the 2026 F Class World Championships in the United Kingdom. They will shoot in a team event which will take place...
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...
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...
