From 12.01am on Monday 28th October 2024, Telstra will begin closing its 3G network and customers with devices that rely on 3G for Emergency Calls (4G data, 3G Voice, or VoLTE capable but require 3G for Triple Zero) will be blocked from accessing Telstra’s network and...
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ISC Advise of Road Closures and Securing Pets
Inverell Shire council advise there will be road closures in place for the Sapphire city Festival Finale in Campbell Park tomorrow. Campbell St into Captain Cook Drive will be closed from the Byron St Roundabout through to Gunson way from 2:30 tomorrow afternoon...
NSW Koshki Country Titles to be Held in Inverell on Sunday
The World Koshiki Karate-Doe Federation will be held at Holy Trinity Hall this Sunday. Inverell is once again hosting Hanshi Masamitsu Kudaka, an 8th Dan Professor from Japan. Competitors will be coming from across NSW and QLD with some international competitors...
Energy Market Operator Defends Costly Plans
The Australian Energy Market Operator insists it's providing the cheapest and most reliable way to power homes and businesses under net-zero plans. Nationals senator Matt Canavan told an inquiry on Wednesday it was a "huge gap and scandal" that the market body...
Warialda Pool Close to Reopening
The reopening of the Warialda Pool is looking promising after the new pump arrived in town during the week. Gwydir Shire council have confirmed the pump will be installed on Monday with the pool water to be treated. Council is optimistic that the lessee will be able...
Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee EOI Close Today
Expressions of Interest close today for community members interested in applying to be appointed to the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee. Inverell Shire Council is seeking to fill two (2) positions on the Committee. An Information Pack, Expression...
Local Retiree to be Ordained This Sunday
A local man who came to Inverell last year to retire will be ordained into the Anglican Priesthood this Sunday at St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Inverell. The Ordination of David Thomas is the first such service to be held at St. Augustine’s for many decades and...
Local Member Backs Virtual Stock Fencing
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has thrown his support behind the push to legalise virtual stock fencing in NSW. A parliamentary inquiry into the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Virtual Stock Fencing) Bill 2024 has recommended the NSW...
Festival Colour Fun Run Back Again for 2024
Final preparations are underway for the Sapphire City Festival committee to once again stage the Festival Colour Fun Run to be held this afternoon. Following a successful inaugural event last year, this will be the second staging of the Colour run at Varley Oval which...









