Armidale volunteer Jenny Bourke has been named the 2026 New England and Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year, for her work across three leading local community groups that support people living with cancer, vulnerable renters and older people in care. Jenny was...
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EnergyCo to Stage Drop-in Sessions
The Energy Corporation of New South Wales or EnergyCo will be conducting community conversation drop-ins next week in Inverell and Glen Innes to discuss the Community and Employment Benefit Program. The program, which is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into...
Beyond the Stones: Draft Australian Celtic Festival Plan to Bring More Opportunities Across Glen Innes Severn
A five-year plan to increase the Australian Celtic Festival’s benefits for local businesses, residents and the wider Glen Innes Severn region is now open for community feedback. Glen Innes Severn Council endorsed the Draft Australian Celtic Festival Strategic Plan...
Dig Deep for Legacy Week
Legacy Week has commenced and in Inverell and around the district, several stalls will be popping up selling merchandise to raise money for family members of veterans. From today through to Saturday, stalls will be located in Inverell at Big W, Woolworths, the Post...
Warning as Snake Season Commences
As temperatures rise in Australia, snake experts are warning residents to be wary of the slithery visitors to their homes. With the arrival of the snake season, residents are being urged not to approach the reptile but leave it to the professionals by calling a snake...
Charity Run Hailed a Success
Organisers of the inaugural Inverell Charity Run 2026, held earlier this month have been overwhelmed by the response to the event with around $12,000 raised. The fundraising event for the Inverell Breast and Prostate Cancer Support Groups and Operation Operating Room...
New Provider for McLean Care
McLean Care will have a new provider taking over next week with aged care organisation the RESPECT Group coming in from Tuesday. A new service provider had been sought after McLean Care advised in February its intention to transition its business, citing a range of...
Legacy Week 2026
Our servicemen and women have given so much for our country. This Legacy Week, it’s our turn to give back. Inverell Legacy is calling on the local community to step up this Legacy Week (30 August – 5 September) to support veterans’ families. The annual appeal has been...
Drovers Run Raises Over $120K for Helicopter Service
Locals Mitch and Tanya Orchard have returned from their 4th Drover’s Run tired but thankful for another exciting, safe and memorable experience. The Orchard’s kicked off their 16-day 4WD adventure in Nyngan earlier this month, taking in sights such as the Flinders...
