Almost $800,000 is believed to have been injected into the Inverell economy as a result of the Swimming NSW country regional Championships held in January. Tourism Research Australia figures demonstrate that a "sports tourist", be it a competitor or spectator at a...
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Man Treated for Head Injuries after Accident on Howell Rd
A 71-year-old man has been airlifted to John Hunter hospital after an accident on the Howell Rd on Friday afternoon. Police say he was the sole occupant in the Mitsubishi triton when the accident occurred at around 1:30pm The man was able to get himself out of the...
Staggy Drops Top Spot after Loss
The penultimate round of the Inverell Cricket Competition was played over the weekend with competition leaders Staggy Creek experience a major hiccup against Square and Compass losing by 6 wickets at Varley Oval on Saturday. Winning the toss and electing to bat,...
Community Urged to be Vigilant about Show Scam
In the lead-up to the Inverell Show, the community is being warned of a scam involving this year’s Show. The scam circulating on Facebook advises a person that they’re a winner and that they must register their details before the prize expires. The Inverell Show...
Firefighters Fight Hard to Control Fire
NSW Rural Fire Service crews supported by aircraft, local landowners, Uralla Shire Council and NSW Police worked hard to contain a grass fire at Yarrowyck, approximately 27km east of Kingstown over the weekend. Firefighters worked hard to control a grass fire which...
Man Charged with Firearm and Drug-Related Offences in Armidale
A man will face court, charged with firearms and drug-related offences in the state’s New England region this week. About 9.15am yesterday (Thursday 19 February 2026), officers attached to New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home on Bailey...
Man Missing from Uralla
UPDATE Police report a man missing from Uralla on Friday afternoon has been located. 40-year-old Aaron Murray was last seen at Devoncourt Road, Uralla about 4.20pm and when he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were...
Council Notes Findings of Code of Conduct Investigation
Council at its meeting on the 18 December 2025 made a resolution regarding Code of Conduct complaints against former Cr Troy Arandale. An independent investigator determined that breaches of the Code of Conduct occurred. Council in its resolution noted that it was...
Police Seek People Wanted on Warrants
New England Police District is seeking information to locate several people in the region who have warrants issued by the Court. 48-year-old Michael Boney is wanted for Judicial related matters and is believed to frequent Glen Innes, while 56-year-old John Sly is...
