Residents are being advised of a Koala chlamydia outbreak in Inverell. Reports of a run of chlamydia between Yetman Rd and Clinton Hill at Fernhill as well as at Gum Flat and Oakwood. Chlamydia causes blindness, bladder infection, ulceration and septicaemia, prostrate...
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Outsmart Porch Pirates with Australia Post Delivery Options
As parcel volumes surge ahead of Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike in porch pirate activity. Porch pirates are thieves who steal unattended deliveries at residential properties. Opportunistic...
Final Round Before Christmas Break
The final round of the Inverell Cricket competition before the Christmas break will be played tomorrow. Campbell and Freebairn Rebels host Glen Innes at Varley Oval in what is an important game for both sides. Rebels need a win to keep in touch with the top sides...
Countdown on to Salvation Army Toy & Poker Run This Saturday
The annual Salvation Army Toy Run and Poker Run takes place this Saturday with organisers hoping for a sleigh load of toys to give to those families facing hardship at the moment. The Toy Run has been going for at least 35 years with Inverell bikers taking to the road...
Time is Ticking’ on Extras Health Insurance Policies
Millions of Australians risk throwing hundreds of dollars down the drain unless they utilise the benefits of their extras health insurance policies by 31 December, warns Compare the Market. Extras policies typically cover services like dental, optical, physiotherapy,...
Late Night Shopping on Tonight in Inverell
The first of two Late Night Shopping events takes place this evening with consumers urged to support the local economy. Inverell Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Monique Krauss says many local businesses have come on board to support the initiative and will...
Time to Come Clean on Renewables Cost
Farm communities and landscapes cannot continue to be vandalised in the state government’s sledgehammer approach to powering the nation, NSW Farmers sayAs renewable developers bulldozed rural landscapes, NSW Farmers' President Xavier Martin said it was clear the Minns...
Joyce Calls for More Coal Fired Power Stations in Australia
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Australia should build more coal powered fired stations to curb rising power prices Now with One Nation, Mr Joyce says he can say things now that he couldn’t say with the Nationals and believes coal is the answer for cheaper power...
Social Media Ban Comes into Effect
Australia’s new social media ban comes into effect today, restricting all users under 16 from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X. The new legislation is aimed to reduce the...
