Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital. This initiative, coordinated by Hunter New England Health (HNEH) in...
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Outsmart Porch Pirates with Australia Post Delivery Options
As parcel volumes surge ahead of Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike in porch pirate activity. Porch pirates are thieves who steal unattended deliveries at residential properties. Opportunistic...
Fr Paul to Leave Inverell
Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s assigned priest Fr Paul Chandler is on the move and will take up his next appointment with the Armidale Cathedral. Fr Paul was first assigned to the Inverell Parish in April 2023 and was later appointed as the acting administrator of...
New Animal Sanctuary to be Established Near Bingara
The Taronga Conservation Society has acquired over 3,000 hectares of cleared farmland and remnant vegetation in the Nandewar Range near Bingara to be transformed into a safe haven for endangered native animals including koalas, platypus, spotted quolls and regent...
Koala Chlamydia Outbreak
Residents are being advised of a Koala chlamydia outbreak in Inverell. Reports of a run of chlamydia between Yetman Rd and Clinton Hill at Fernhill as well as at Gum Flat and Oakwood. Chlamydia causes blindness, bladder infection, ulceration and septicaemia, prostrate...
Final Round Before Christmas Break
The final round of the Inverell Cricket competition before the Christmas break will be played tomorrow. Campbell and Freebairn Rebels host Glen Innes at Varley Oval in what is an important game for both sides. Rebels need a win to keep in touch with the top sides...
Feedback Sought on New England REZ
NSW Government's EnergyCo has released its Regional Major Infrastructure Studies for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). These studies provide an evidence base to guide conversations about how REZ development can support regional growth, services, and local...
Soup Kitchen Feeds Locals this Christmas
Local charity Food for the Soul – Community Run Soup Kitchen is asking the Inverell community for their support in sharing an important community initiative this Christmas. Each year, the organisation provides a free festive takeaway Christmas meal for anyone in the...
Time is Ticking’ on Extras Health Insurance Policies
Millions of Australians risk throwing hundreds of dollars down the drain unless they utilise the benefits of their extras health insurance policies by 31 December, warns Compare the Market. Extras policies typically cover services like dental, optical, physiotherapy,...
