Hundreds of people will head to Myall Creek this weekend to commemorate the 187th anniversary of one of Australia’s darkest events, the Myall Creek massacre. Sunday’s gathering commemorates the unprovoked massacre of at least 28 indigenous women, children and old men...
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Battle on the Bank Not Too Far away
Entries for the inaugural Inverell Youth Think Tank Team’s “Battle on the Bank” close this Saturday with artists urged to nominate now for the event. This competition, which will be held later this month, is open to bands, soloist performers, vocal groups and...
National Reconciliation Week is a Time to Reflect
National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) is a time for all Australians to reflect on how we can walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a fairer and more equitable country. This year’s theme, ‘Bridging Now to Next’, invites us...
Local Girls named in State Ensemble
Inverell High School students Elkie Seargeant, Ella Glasson, Hallie Yeoman and Zahli McLennan have been selected for the NSW State Dance Ensemble through The Arts Unit. The four girls were part of only 32 students chosen from across regional NSW with another student...
Gather and Grow Events to Boost ‘Jobs for Mob’ on Major Projects Across NSW
‘Jobs for Mob’ is the goal of this year’s Gather and Grow information sessions, with the events bringing Aboriginal businesses and industry together to connect and learn about supply chain and employment opportunities on major NSW Government regional projects. These...
Youth to Create NAIDOC Themed Art for CBD
Young artists aged 12 to 24 are invited to contribute to a high-impact public art project celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025, with their work featured on street flags displayed across the Inverell CBD. Led by Ladybug Projects and Inverell NAIDOC Committee, the NSW...
Sapphire City Concert Band Gets Council Backing
Sapphire City Concert Band Inc will receive assistance from Inverell Shire Council ahead of their 30-year celebrations in August. Following their April Council meeting, Council has agreed to a request from the band for their annual donation for 2024/2025 to be...
New Sensory Garden in Glen Innes
Glen Innes’ new sensory garden has officially been opened after a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund helped deliver the facility for the community. The garden is part of Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services...
Australian Celtic Festival to Celebrate Brittany, Cornwall and Wales
From 1–4 May 2025, Glen Innes will once again host the Australian Celtic Festival — Glen Innes Severn Council’s largest annual event and a nationally recognised celebration of Celtic heritage, music and community. Set at the Australian Standing Stones National...