The Rural Assistance Authority has advised financial support is now available in the Inverell and Tenterfield Local Government Areas after the State government declared the areas as a natural disaster following bushfires that began on 31st of August. With a disaster...
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Glen Innes Severn Community Address a Critical Gap in Cancer Research
Aboriginal people in Glen Innes are contributing to important UNSW research aimed at making cancer diagnosis and treatment more precise for Aboriginal people. Modern cancer care can use genomic information, the information contained in a person’s DNA, to help provide...
Several Organisations Receive Funding from Wind Farm Grant
Several local organisations will benefit from funding through Round 2 of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community benefit fund with almost $142,000 to be distributed. Inverell VRA Rescue squad has been granted $20,000 to purchase Battery Powered Rescue Tools, $18,755 to Gum...
Dirt, Dust & a Dashing Good Time as Variety Postie Bike Dash rolls into Region
Tamworth is set to become the start and finish point for one of Australia’s most loved charity adventures when more than 80 riders on postie bikes descend on the region for the 2026 Variety Postie Bike Dash. The six-day adventure, running from 1 – 6 November, will see...
Wighton Recognised by Fire & Rescue NSW
Fire and Rescue NSW has recognised Inverell fire captain Robbie Wighton for his exemplary leadership in supporting Mental Health and wellbeing. Mr Wighton, along with Captain Dave Welsh from Gunnedah and Narrabri Firefighter Jason Anderson, were presented a...
Motorsports Club Delivers Funding to Local Organisations
The Sapphire City Motorsports Club have dished out almost $20,000 to several local organisations following their cheque distribution ceremony on Sunday at Inverell Sporties. Pioneer Village was granted $3500, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service and the Inverell VRA...
Inverell Rotary Turns 90
Inverell Rotary Club celebrated its 90th Birthday last week at the RSM Club. 50 people attended the celebration including members of the Inverell East and Warialda Rotary Club’s with a special presentation from past president Peter Lloyd who spoke about the many...
Business Encouraged to Participate in Vehicle Run
Local businesses are being invited to participate in the inaugural Veteran Vehicle & Business Run this Saturday as part of the Sapphire City Festival. Organiser Graeme Tampion says after the demise of the annual festival parade, people had wondered if the...
Community Investment Doubles as Squadron Energy Shares Benefits of the Energy Transition
Regional communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria shared in a record year of community investment by Squadron Energy, with more than $3.8 million injected into community partnership, local infrastructure, sponsorship and grant programs in 2025-26....








