Farmer hopes for water security have been buoyed by new changes to water sharing plans for six NSW rivers.NSW Farmers Water Taskforce Chair Richard Bootle said the revised wetland maps released by the state government this week were a sign of positive progress for...
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NSW SES Warns of Scammers
The NSW SES is aware of scam calls occurring in Northern NSW and urged the community to stay vigilant. The organisation says there have been reports of groups falsely claiming to represent the NSW SES to fraudulently obtain funds. The NSW SES state they DO NOT seek...
Ex Cyclone Alfred impacts Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic
Organisers of the 64th edition of the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, are currently assessing potential issues from Tropical Cyclone Alfred in the lead up to this weekend’s event. The Gwydir Hwy remains closed in both directions east of Glen Innes,...
Inverell Ambulance to Receive $300,000 Upgrade
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has announced the Inverell ambulance station has received state government funding to refurbish the facility. Mr Moylan recently met with local paramedics at the station and announced that around $300,000 has been allocated for...
New Bishop Appointed to Armidale Diocese
A new Bishop of Armidale Diocese has been appointed by Pope Francis with Reverend Dr Peter Murphy assuming the role. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe welcomed the announcement saying Fr Peter’s involvement in the vocations...
Minor premiers and Reigning Premiers Battle Out a Tie
Square and Compass and Campbell and Freebairn Rebels have played out an exciting tie in the final round of the Inverell Cricket Competition at Varley Oval on Saturday. Needing 211 for victory and requiring 10 runs off the last over, Rebels batsmen Julian Collins and...
Payne Excited to be in NSW Country Championships
Inverell trainer Todd Payne has booked a spot in his first Country Championships Final with his runner Lisztomania after it ran a gallant second to the Paul Messara trained Intervarsity in yesterday's Hunter Northwest Championship Qualifier at Tamworth. After jumping...
Region Could be Lashed by Heavy Rain
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain for parts of the Northern Tablelands and Northwest Slopes and Plains which is expected to ease this afternoon. It follows ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall on Saturday and weakening...
Lions Youth of the Year Regional Final
Inverell Lions Club hosted the Regional Final of the "Youth of the Year" with four students represented their communities from Inverell Lions Club, Guyra Lions club, Glen Innes Highlands Lions and Armidale Dumaresq Club. Macintyre High School Year 11 student...