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Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

AusAlert Tested Today

AusAlert, a new national warning system that uses the latest technology, is being launched by the Australian Government to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. AusAlert will launch in October 2026, but before then it is being tested across Australia....

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Uralla Tigers Send Warning Message to Competition

The Uralla Tigers have inflicted the Inverell Hawks first defeat of the Group 19 Rugby League season after they posted a 36-22 win at Varley Oval on Saturday. Uralla Tigers 1st grade coach Greg Ryan says they came to the game knowing they had to match the Hawks on...

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Inverell F.C Fall to OVA

Inverell F.C have suffered their worst loss of the year going down to Oxley Vale Attunga 6-1 in Tamworth on Saturday in the Northern Premier League. The visitors were on the back foot from the onset after OVA scored 3 goals in the opening 9 minutes of the game. The...

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Fatal Crash at Oxley Vale

A man has died following a single vehicle crash in the state’s west. Just after 3pm on Friday (24 July 2026), emergency services were called to Manilla Road, Oxley Vale, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Oxley Police District attended and found a ute...

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Saints Bye Allows for Extra Rest

The Inverell Saints will have another week off in the AFL Northwest competition with Round 13 action seeing the local derby in Tamworth between the Kangaroos and the Swans while the New England Nomads host the Gunnedah Bulldogs at Bellevue Oval in Armidale Meantime...

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Sports Journalist Remembered

Tributes have been flowing in for Northern Daily Leader Sports reporter Mark Bode who was killed in a car accident on Saturday night. Mr Bode was working in Gunnedah covering local rugby league and was on his way back to Tamworth when his vehicle collided with another...

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Excitement Builds Ahead of G19 Top of the Table Clash

It’s a much-anticipated top of the table clash in the Group 19 Rugby League competition when the unbeaten Inverell Hawks collide with second placed Uralla Tigers at Varley Oval tomorrow. Hawks 1st grade coach Jamie McCormack says a win could sure up the minor...

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