An investigation is underway into a vehicle fire in Inverell on Monday night. Shortly after midnight, Inverell Police responded to a report of a vehicle fire in Lindsay Ave. Police say the incident appears to be an act of arson and no persons were injured. Anyone with...
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12 charged during three-day operation – Operation Soteria
Twelve people have been charged during a three-day blitz under Operation Soteria, which was established to target youth crime in the western and northern regional areas of the state. From Monday 14 April 2025 to Wednesday 16 April 2025, officers attached to New...
Investigations Continue into Separate Accidents
New England Police are investigating two motor vehicle accidents that occurred over the long weekend. The first accident involved a single vehicle on Thunderbolts Way at Stannifer. An adult male passenger, and adult female driver, and 2 children were treated at the...
Moylan Investigates Accountability of Service Providers
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has confirmed he has been investigating the accountability and the key performance indicators for service providers receiving funding from the millions of dollars dished out by the state government to tackle rural crime. The NSW...
Galvin: Bingara’s Mobile Coverage Not Acceptable
Gwydir Shire Mayor Tiffany Galvin has requested a meeting with federal communications minister Michell Rowland to discuss the lack of mobile coverage in Bingara. It follows an issue over the weekend where mobile services were non existent and businesses were without...
Police Active Over Easter
Seven persons have been arrested by Inverell Police for outstanding matters since last Thursday afternoon. Inspector of Inverell Police Blake Keating says these arrests are connected to a range of offences including outstanding arrest warrants, property offences,...
Easter Bowls Carnival Prepare for 70th Anniversary
The 70th Annual Easter Bowls Carnival kicks off tomorrow at Inverell Sporties with over $10,000 in total prizemoney up for grabs. Competitors will be fighting it to take home some of the $5,400 in the Open 3 Bowl Triples while 5 grand is on the offering in the Open...
Vets Resume 36 Hole Event
The New England veteran’s week of golf continued in Inverell yesterday with players competing in the 2nd day of the 2-day, 36-hole event. Those to perform well for the men were Russell Edwards from Coraki with 39 points, Ed Van Daalen from Beaudesert and Inverell’s...
Trading Restrictions Come into Effect to Better Represent the Deep Significance of Anzac Day
Retailers across the state are reminded of changes to Anzac Day trading restrictions to ensure people can take part in events throughout the day to commemorate veterans and their service to our country. From this year, retailers who were closed prior to 1pm on...