Damien Walker has been appointed interim Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner, following the passing of Ian leavers in November. Mr Walker is recognized for his senior leadership role as QLD Director-General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and builds on the...
Local News
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Lamb & Potato Festival Turns 40
The Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival has kicked off with organisers promising a bigger, brighter celebration as the iconic event marks its 40th anniversary. The 12 day festival draws visitors from across the region and beyond to experience the best of Guyra’s...
Investigations Continue in Inverell House Fire
Inverell police are seeking information from the public into a house fire in Lindsay Avenue earlier this month. Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 05:30 last Wednesday week with the house sustaining considerable damage. No one was inside the house at...
Council Considers Name Change
Glen Innes Severn Shire Council are considering changing its name, dropping the name "Severn" from their shire's name and replacing it with "Highlands". The Northern Daily Leader reports Mayor Margot Davis says many people in the community know the Severn mainly as a...
Police News
About 9:30pm last Monday, police attended Arrawatta Road in Inverell, after receiving reports of a camper van on fire. On arrival, Police observed a camper van located in a relatively isolated location, well alight with the vehicle subsequently destroyed by fire. The...
Kerry Mead Park to Double its Rugby League Capacity with New Fields
Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full‑size playing and training...
Saints AFL 9s Competition Returns Next Month
The Inverell Saints are dusting off their boots as they prepare to welcome the return of their AFL Nines Preseason Competition next month The Club says the competition, for people aged 13 years and above, is not only a way to start their pre-season but also is a fun...
Moylan Fumes on New Gun Laws
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has slammed the Minns government’s introduction of new gun laws, labelling it a disgrace. The government moved to introduce significant reforms to gun laws in December in response to the Bondi terror attacks, limiting firearm...
Community Grants to Boost Dementia-Friendly Initiatives Across Australia
Dementia Australia has opened applications for a new round of Community Engagement grants for up to 12 dementia-friendly community initiatives. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said community groups could apply for up to...
