Member for the Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has questioned how this week’s National Census has been rolled out across the electorate after several constituents informed him, they hadn’t received any information. Mr Moylan says constituents were concerned about...
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Aussies Urged to Throw on a Flanno this August to Help Farmers Doing it Tough
As farming families across Australia continue to battle natural disasters, rising costs and financial hardship, Australians are being urged to register, donate and throw on a flanno this August in support of Farm Angels' annual Flanno for a Farmer campaign. The...
Countdown on for the Inaugural Inverell Charity Run 2026
A community event aimed at raising funds for the Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group, Inverell Prostate Cancer Support Group and Operation Operating Room will take place for the first time next month. The Inverell Charity Run 2026, comprising a 10km run, 5km run and...
Census Night: A Snapshot of Australia
In the Census, every answer matters. It’s important that we have accurate Census data to help plan for Australia’s future. The Census is compulsory under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. Everyone in Australia on Tuesday 11 August 2026, including Norfolk...
Speed Shear Raises Money for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The annual Sapphire Speed Shear was held under sunny skies at the Royal Hotel on Saturday. Winners on the day included Bella Thompson in the novice event, Billy Reagan in the Intermediate section, senior event was taken out by Jayden Aramonnona, Hemi Power claimed the...
Performer Registrations Open for Youth-Led Battle on the Bank
Young musicians are being encouraged to take centre stage when Battle on the Bank returns to Campbell Park on Friday, 25 September 2026. Performer registrations are now open, with young singers, musicians and bands aged 12 to 24 invited to enter for the opportunity to...
Click Go the Shears for the Sapphire Speed Shear
The countdown is on to this Saturday’s Sapphire Speed Shear in the car park of Inverell’s Royal Hotel, raising money for mental health and suicide prevention. Shearers from across the district have sharpened and oiled their blades, ready for a massive day on the board...
Record Homelessness Should Shock Australia into Action This Homelessness Week
With more Australians experiencing homelessness than ever before, The Salvation Army says the nation's housing crisis has escalated into a national emergency.As Homelessness Week (3–9 August) begins, the Salvos say record homelessness levels should be unacceptable in...
The Community Encouraged to Fill Out Census
Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight has encouraged the community to fill out the upcoming Australian Census next week. The Australian Census of Population and Housing is a compulsory national survey conducted every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics...

