Anne Vosper was declared elected by the Returning Officer today (Monday, 1 September 2025), following a countback election. This countback was held to fill a casual vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Troy Arandale on 24 July 2025. At its first meeting...
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South Energy Responds to Community Survey about Inverell Battery project
Renewable energy developer South Energy has received over 750 responses to its community survey regarding the proposed Inverell Battery Project. It follows community sessions held last month which they say were a valuable opportunity for them to discuss the proposed...
Tour Rolls Into Town
The countdown is on to next month’s The Kosciuszko and racing enthusiasts are being invited to the Tatts Hotel tomorrow when the TAB IN TOWN Kosciuszko Tour rolls into Inverell. Local punters will be able to catch up with Racing HQ host Dave Stanley who will also be...
Police Dog ‘Atlas’ Retires
Inverell Police Dog squad farewelled long serving Police Dog ‘Atlas’ with a Guard of Honor and March Out during last Thursday’s Police commemorations after serving the community for 7 years. Atlas was one of two police dogs stationed at Inverell and had no sick days...
Nominations Open for Busy Bee Award
Gwydir Shire Council is welcoming nominations for the Fay Honour & Debbie Ford Busy Bee Award to recognise a valued member of the Warialda community. The award is dedicated to two women, Fay Honour and Debbie Ford who were instrumental in starting the Honey...
Win for Farmers with RIC Billion Dollar Boost
The Federal Government has delivered $1 billion in new funding for low-interest loans used by farmers to manage through drought conditions across Australia.On Friday the Albanese Government announced the funding would be delivered to the Regional Investment...
Appeal for Information Following Break and Enter in Guyra
New England Police are appealing for information after a break and enter in Guyra last week. Officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation after an unknown person stole a Can-Am ATV and chainsaw, from a property on Wards Mistake Road...
Council to Have Balanced approach on Inverell BESS
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight says Council will be the voice of the community that will reflect their opinion about the proposed 150-megawatt Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the Gwydir Hwy, east of Inverell Mayor Dight reiterated that Council is not...
Hazard Reduction Burn at Tingha
The NSW Rural Fire Service will be conducting a hazard reduction burn of approximately 5 hectares on Hospital Flat Road, Tingha, today This burn is being carried out to help reduce bush fire risk in the area and improve community safety. Smoke may be visible in Tingha...