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...
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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...
Community Supports Future of Aged Care Site
Community members attending a public hearing in Bundarra to discuss the future management of the Grace Munro Aged Care Centre generally supported Uralla Shire Council’s draft Plan of Management. The hearing focused on the draft Plan and a proposal to categorise the...
Racial Discrimination Complaint Against Aquatic Centre Accepted
A racial discrimination complaint against Inverell Aquatic Centre has been accepted by the Australian Human Rights Commission relating to an incident in March last year. The complaint, which names NSW Police and Belgravia Leisure, is on behalf of families who say they...
McLean Care Update about Transfer of Services
Statement:We previously informed the community that actions are underway to address McLean Care’s financial distress and ensure the quality and safety of care for our residents and clients meet the current Aged Care and Quality Standards. We have placed some...
Anzac Day Commemorations Confirmed for Inverell
The Inverell RSL Sub-Branch has finalized their Inverell and district events and times for their ANZAC Day 2026 commemorations. The day kicks off tomorrow morning at 5:45 with the annual Dawn Service at the Cenotaph followed by the Gunfire Breakfast at the RSM Club...
Countdown is on for IBCSG Mother’s Day Luncheon
Ladies from around the district will once again head out for the annual Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group Mother’s Day Luncheon next month at the RSM Club. Around 200 women are expected for the event on Thursday 14th of March with lucky door prizes and a raffle...
