Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns. A Rural Fire Service (RFS) online portal provides NSW residents the ability to notify fire services quickly and easily when they are...
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Lack of Service & Access to Rural Healthcare Causing More Hospitalisations
Troubling figures released today show many illnesses among rural, regional and remote Australians could have been prevented or treated better with accessible primary care, thus avoiding the need for hospitalisation. According to the Australian Institute of Health and...
Housing Consultation in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council is hosting a Drop-in Community Consultation this Wednesday at the Uralla Bowling Club as part of their Local Housing Strategy development. Council is calling for the community to have their say on the future of housing in their community. The...
Tigers Blow Finals Chance While Hawks Fly
Tingha Tigers faint hopes of making the Group 19 Rugby League Finals Series took a hit on Saturday when they were knocked over by competition leaders Armidale Rams 46-16 at Bob Ward Oval. The Tigers were sitting a game out of the top 4 and needed to win to keep their...
Ayers Blows Wind Up Barnaby
Assistant Minister for Trade Senator Tim Ayers believes when it comes to energy generation, New England MP Barnaby Joyce doesn't know much about it. In an item in the Northern Daily Leader, Mr Ayers was examining Mr Joyce’s rejection of renewable energy projects and...
Officer Issued an Interim ADVO
A Police Sergeant attached to a Western Region Command, who fronted Inverell Local court last week, has had his bail conditions continued but has also been served an interim Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. The 50-year-old police officer faces two counts of...
Saints Secure Home Grand Final
The Inverell Saints have secured the AFL Northwest minor premiership and a home-ground grand final after thumping the Tamworth Swans by 81 points at Varley Oval on Saturday. The Saints were dominant from the start with captain Hayden Chappel booting four goals while...
Aussies Earn Rest After South African tour
The Australian Deaf Rugby Team have wrapped up their tour of South Africa going down in the final of the International 10's tournament 33-17 to England on Friday. The team, coached by former Inverell Highlanders Captain Coach Dave Kearsey, had gone through undefeated...
Highlanders Win Kookaburra Cup
The Inverell Highlanders Men’s First Grade team have won the Kookaburra Cup after defeating the Scone Brumbies in Central North Rugby competition over the weekend. The Highlanders trounced the Brumbies with a massive 50-20 win, which has secured the team in the top 4...









