A series of strong cold fronts will cause widespread rain across Australia this week, along with periods of damaging winds, thunderstorms and snow in multiple states and territories. The Bureau of Meteorology says first system is crossing the country now while the...
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Search to Find Missing 16-Year-Old
Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage girl last seen in the Lismore area. Jalarna Buchanan, aged 16, was last seen at a shopping centre on Diadem Street, Lismore, about 11am last Wednesday (16 July 2025). When she could not be located or contacted,...
Saints Watch on as Rivals Slog it Out
In AFL Northwest Round 10 results, the Tamworth Swans displaced the Inverell Saints on top of the ladder after their 90-point win over the Kangaroos. A seven-goal burst by the Swans in the opening quarter set up their 20.19.139 to 7.7.49 victory. Despite dropping to...
Improved Performances by Group 19 at Tri Series
Group 19 Rep team have come away from the annual Northern Region Tri Series with a win and a loss on Saturday at Tamworth’s Scully Park. Group 19 started the day with a 22-18 win against Group 21 but couldn’t back up that performance against Group 4 who claimed a 52-6...
21 people charged with 33 offences under Operation Soteria in state’s west
Police have charged 21 people with 33 offences under Operation Soteria during a three-day Surge operation in the state’s west. Operation Soteria is a strategic initiative focusing on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles, and ‘post and...
Local Water Sources Pass the Test
The latest results of PFAS testing across town water supplies for Inverell, Ashford and Yetman have confirmed all raw water sources and treated water supplies are well below the new PFAS limits outlined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Testing conducted in...
Highlanders No Match for Red Devils
The Inverell Highlanders have been outclassed by competition leaders Gunnedah Red Devils 47-22 in Round 11 action in the Central North Rugby competition in front of a big crowd for Ladies Day. A first half hattrick of tries from Sak Koroi and a halftime lead wasn’t...
Government Must Act on Community Concerns Over REZ
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the NSW Government to act on community concerns after the NSW Parliament Upper House Committee visited the New England as part of their inquiry into Renewable Energy Zones on Thursday. The committee heard from...
Proposed Lobby Group to Fight for Medical Services
Gwydir Shire Council has written to Inverell Shire Council asking it to consider forming a Regional and Rural Medical Service Alliance to act as a strong voice to lobby for improved regional and rural medical services. In his letter, former Gwydir Shire Mayor Max...
