Inverell Library will welcome an Australian author or illustrator for local library and school events after being selected for the 2027 LitUp program.
Kate Dight
Posted inAged Care, Health, Inverell, Long Read, Uralla Shire
No bed, no way home: the aged care logjam reaching New England hospitals
WEEKEND LONG READ: Medically ready to leave, but nowhere to go. Older people are stranded in New England hospitals, while families are left footing the bill, and politicians squabble.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Inverell Shire, Local politics, Tenterfield Shire
No challengers as three councils return mayors and deputies unopposed
Three New England councils, six elections, not a single challenger. But in Glen Innes, a councillor who came last in 2024 wants the mayor’s chair, and he’s interviewed himself about it.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inWater, Yetman
Inverell Council to renew Yetman’s water mains
Yetman’s water mains have been breaking down for decades. Inverell Shire Council has now signed off on a $485,853 fix for the ageing asbestos cement network.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell
McLean Care to merge with Respect Group after months of turmoil
After a financial collapse, a failed audit and community anger over a century-old bequest, Inverell’s McLean Care has found a buyer. Here’s what the Respect Group merger means for residents, staff and the town.
Posted inLocal News, What's on
Local leaders urge New England residents to “make your count count” ahead of Census night
Mayors and community leaders across the New England North West are urging residents to fill out their Census forms, with Census night just a week away on Tuesday, 11 August.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Inverell
Inverell strengthens advocacy for apprenticeship and trainee support
Council will strengthen advocacy for apprenticeship support after local businesses identified barriers to attracting, training and retaining regional apprentices through consultation.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Public Transport, Tamworth, Tenterfield
Greyhound coaches return to New England Highway after decade-long gap
Glen Innes and Tenterfield residents will soon have a direct coach link to Queensland for the first time in almost ten years, with Greyhound Australia launching a new Tamworth to Toowoomba service on Monday, 3 August.
Posted inIndigenous, Inverell
Council appoints two members to Aboriginal Consultative Committee
Preston Connors and Yoorana Delaney have been appointed as community representatives on Inverell Shire Council’s Aboriginal Consultative Committee for a two-year term.