The Salvation Army in the New England North West is calling on locals to dig deep and get involved in the Red Shield Appeal this year, raising vital funds to support those in our local region who are doing it tough. Australia’s largest and longest-running door-knock...
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Backtrack’s Night Crew Program Here to Stay with Funding Boost
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed further funding to extend the operation of BackTrack’s successful Night Crew program. The Night Crew program sees youth workers active on Armidale streets between 8pm and 7am three nights per week to engage young...
Aussie Helpers in Inverell
Charity organisation Aussie Helpers is in Inverell today to meet with local producers after receiving requests for assistance. Aussie Helpers is a national rural support organisation, providing support to farmers and rural communities for 25 years. After being in...
Club Lands a Goal with New Life-Saving Device
The Guyra Polocrosse Club is one of the strongest in the region and now competitors, organisers and spectators can venture to the Bald Blair grounds with more peace of mind thanks to the club securing and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through the Local Sport...
Golf Day Raises Big Bucks for Local Projects
Approximately $12,000 has been raised from Sunday’s Inverell Rotary Club’s annual charity Golf Day. Just over 100 golfers turned out for the fundraiser with organisers claiming the event a success. On the course, Ladies Nett winners of the day were C Lennon, S Cook...
A Big Weekend for the Celtic Festival
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival has commenced in Glen Innes with the town ready to welcome thousands of visitors for a festival this weekend that brings together culture, heritage and community in a vibrant and uniquely local way. This year’s festival celebrates...
New England Northwest Rental Scene in Dire Predicament
Talk of a problematic housing market isn’t new in NSW, but the harsh reality for New England North West renters is laid bare in Anglicare Sydney’s 2026 Rental Affordability Snapshot. The Snapshot, now in its 16th year, revealed its most devastating results yet,...
Multicultural Festival to Go Back to Victoria Park in 2027
Inverell’s Multicultural Festival will revert back to Victoria Park next year for the finish of the 2027 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic after this year’s festival significantly reduced numbers at the finish line of the main Grafton to Inverell race. This year, the...
Linda Tighe Receives Paul Harris Fellowship
Inverell Rotary Club have bestowed a Paul Harris Fellowship to a long-standing member of the Delungra, Ashford and Inverell communities. Mrs Linda Tighe received the accolade at the recent ANZAC Day Recognition Dinner at the Inverell RSM Club last Thursday night. Mrs...
