Parts of Inverell were without power on Friday afternoon following a power outage. Essential Energy stated just over 1600 customers were affected around 12:45 pm following a tarp contacting the powerlines in Taylor Avenue. Crews responded immediately removing the tarp...
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Saints Claim AFL Northwest Minor Premierships
The Inverell Saints have finished minor premiers in both the Men’s and Ladies’ competitions after convincing wins against the Tamworth Swans on Saturday and have secured a home AFL Northwest major semi-final this Saturday. In chilly conditions at No1 oval, the women...
Police Investigate Fraud of Former Inverell Motor Vehicle Restoration Business
Inverell police executed a search warrant at an address in Fleming Rd, Whitlow on Friday in relation to an ongoing fraud investigation. A historic motor vehicle, business records, and an amount of ammunition were seized. The investigation relates to a former motor...
Tingha House Fire Not Suspicious
Emergency crews were called out to a house fire in Tingha on Thursday afternoon. Just after 4:30pm, police and the NSW Rural Fire service attended the house fire in Short St with the premises suffering significant damage during the blaze. No one was in the house at...
Heath District Split Questionable
Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight has questioned the merit of splitting Hunter New England Health District after attending a recent Parliamentary Inquiry into the issue. Mayor Dight says there’s two sides to the coin adding the reality of the health district...
Inverell F.C Dominant in All Competitions
Inverell F.C have warmed up for the finals with a 3-0 win over Norths Utd in cold and blustery conditions in Armidale on Saturday as part of the Northern Inland Premier League. Goals to Steve Toleyi in the 45th minute, Andrew Saru in the 52nd minute and Paul Leo in...
Inverell Street Fight Investigations Continue
An 18-year-old Inverell man has been issued a $500 criminal infringement notice for street fighting on Friday night. Just before 9:45, police were patrolling Byron Street Inverell when a fight broke out between two males at the corner of Byron and Lawrence Streets,...
Inverell Loses Big Hearted Community Man
The Inverell community is mourning the loss of a man who dedicated is life to serving the town and family. Peter Kearsey passed away on Tuesday morning surrounded by loved ones at the age 79 following a short illness. Mr Kearsey story is one of great achievement after...
Police Honored for Their Service to the Region
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated the 31 police officers and staff who were honoured with medals and awards at the New England Police District medal and awards ceremony. Mr Moylan attended the ceremony on Thursday alongside New England...
