Fire permits have been suspended for the Inverell Local Government Area for today. The suspension is due to the forecast High Fire Danger for the region with this measure taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions....
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Workforce Agency Key to Improving Access to Healthcare for Australians
The Australian Medical Association has called for the establishment of an independent national health workforce planning agency to ensure Australia’s medical workforce is distributed where it’s needed, improving access to healthcare for all Australians. AMA President...
Inverell Aquatic Centre Set to Open this Thursday
After months of anticipation, the new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre is set to open its doors to the public for the first time from this Thursday, 27th February, 2025. Hines Construction handed over the facility to Council on Friday after reaching...
Inverell SES Unit Blows Out 49 Candles
The Inverell SES Unit celebrated its 49th birthday yesterday as it looked back at its early days. In 1976 Dennis Bailey was the first Local Controller with SES stalwart David Jones becoming the Flood Forecaster the same day. The first flood they had to deal with...
Ashford Students Highlighted at Litterarty Waste Art Competition
Three Ashford Central School students’ artworks have been selected as finalists in the Litterarty Waste Art Competition hosted at the Bondi Beach Pavilion 2025. Joe Beveridge’s “Resilient Flight”, “Engulfed” by Brendon Schneider and Joy Doney’s piece “Echoes of...
Square & Compass Increase Lead in Inverell Cricket competition
Square and Compass have retained top spot on the Inverell Cricket competition points table after their nail biting 8 run victory over Staggy Creek at McCosker 2 on Saturday. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Square and Compass were in early trouble before Jai...
Golf Day Exceeds Fundraising Expectations
The Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group’s Charity Golf Day held yesterday in Inverell has been another overwhelming success. A full field of 144 golfers, dressed in various Pink themed costumes, came and showed not only their golfing skills but their huge community...
Cheryl Recognised for Her Dedication to the SES
An Inverell SES member has been acknowledged following a recent ceremony at Ashford to recognise the dedication and long service of members in their cluster of units. Cheryl Leader, a member of the Inverell unit, received her National Medal for 15 years’ service in...
Fire Crews Act Swiftly to Extinguish Escaped Fire
Fire crews, assisted by heavy plant and aircraft, have managed to contain a fast-moving fire in the Howell Rd area near Tingha on Saturday. Angus McDowell from the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team says the fire a private property pile burn and burned...
