The Inverell Tennis Club have hosted an incredible weekend of tennis with the best young talent in country NSW competing in the 2026 Northern Foundation Champion of Champions tournament. The Champion of Champions tournament is a fantastic opportunity for our region's...
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Business Encouraged to Participate in Vehicle Run
Local businesses are being invited to participate in the inaugural Veteran Vehicle & Business Run this Saturday as part of the Sapphire City Festival. Organiser Graeme Tampion says after the demise of the annual festival parade, people had wondered if the...
New Scheme to Better Protect Workers from Abuse, Violence
Threatening, abusive and violent customers face being banned from businesses under tough new legislation being introduced today by the Minns Labor Government to protect NSW workers. Workers in public-facing roles can be particularly exposed to aggressive and abusive...
Man Charged After Illicit Drugs Allegedly Seized During Vehicle Stop at Willow Tree
A man will face court today after a large amount of methylamphetamine was allegedly seized during a vehicle stop in the state’s north west. About 7.15pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026, officers attached to Oxley Police District were patrolling the New England Highway,...
Hundreds Flock into Gallery for Art Prize Opening
The Inverell Art Gallery was absolutely packed to the brim last Saturday night, welcoming one of the biggest crowds we’ve seen in many years for our annual Art Prize event. The gallery was overflowing with joy, excitement and an incredible atmosphere, as artists, art...
Scully Invites Community to Consultation Meetings about New England REZ EIS
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully has responded to Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan’s assertions that residents, farmers and councils have inadequate time to review and respond to the Environmental Impact Statement for the New England...
Almost 40% of Hunter New England Women Overdue for Breast Screening
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, eligible women in Hunter New England Local Health District are being urged to book a free mammogram with 39.1 per cent of eligible women overdue for their two-yearly breast screen. For women aged 50-74, a breast screen every two...
Further Charges Laid Following Alleged Home Invasion and Assault in Armidale
Further charges have been laid following an alleged home invasion in the state’s New England region earlier this month. About 1.45am on Thursday 8 October 2026, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Hunt Avenue, Armidale, following...
Community Investment Doubles as Squadron Energy Shares Benefits of the Energy Transition
Regional communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria shared in a record year of community investment by Squadron Energy, with more than $3.8 million injected into community partnership, local infrastructure, sponsorship and grant programs in 2025-26....




