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Farmer Benjamin will soon take on four others in Farmer Wants a Wife's 12th season. Picture supplied

"I am looking for someone who isn't away with the fairies but likes to visit them on occasion."

Farmer who corralled sheep for romance takes to TV for love

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused the former government of trashing Australian democracy. Picture: James Croucher

Coalition figures are split on whether Scott Morrison should quit politics amid the scandal

Secret portfolios scandal prompts calls for Morrison to resign

GOING UP: The number of overseas departures and arrivals into Australia is soaring. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Overseas departures and arrivals numbers soar as people learn to live with COVID-19.

Europe and Bali top the list: Family reunions back on as Aussies head overseas

Former prime minister Scott Morrison with former home affairs minister Karen Andrews in happier times. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Ms Andrews said Mr Morrison had betrayed the trust of the Australian people by his actions.

'Betrayal of trust': Karen Andrews tells Morrison to resign from parliament

Scott Morrison has given no explanation for the secrecy, has clearly been caught out and appears to have lost the last of any Liberal confidence in him.

This is already enough. Scott Morrison should be considering his position

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

BIG VOICE: Brianna Smith has cerebral palsy spastic dysplasia and has spoken out after she was attacked at school. Photo: RILEY KRAUSE.

Footage of the attack shared on social media

Disabled teenager knocked unconscious in 'horrific' school attack speaks out

Scott Morrison has apologised, but insists his secret power grab was in 'good faith'. Picture: James Croucher

Scott Morrison has apologised for the secret-appointment saga, but is defending his record.

'I apologise': Morrison offers no excuse for 'good faith' secrecy

Scott Morrison assumed control of Home Affairs during a controversial travel ban. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The timing of Scott Morrison's secret appointment to Home Affairs is revealing.

Secret Morrison appointments coincided with major pandemic moments

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

Scott Morrison secretly wielded control over five departments, other this his own. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There have been some stunning revelations in parliament this week. Here's what we know.

What we know - and what we don't know - about the Morrison revelations

Tony Schutz, Michael Jackson, Grahaeme Anderson and Darrin Towells enjoying the day.

After finishing with 42 points and in 16th position on Saturday Matt Flitcroft and Brett Woodward stormed home with 49 points on Sunday to take out the 2022 RSM Sapphire Cup with 91 points.

Locals outperform competition to keep Sapphire Cup at home

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple portfolio as "unprecedented". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios during the pandemic, including Home Affairs and Treasury.

'Stealth bulldozer': Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios

Knights director of football Peter Parr spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning.

Knights duo dropped as Ponga, Mann toilet cubicle investigation continues

Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scott Morrison has defended himself over taking control over multiple government ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Oversight': Morrison defends secret power grab as more ministries discovered

PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE

Half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern.

Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'

Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey

WHAT A YEAR: Click through our gallery of the top moments of 2021. Photos: The Inverell Times.

We take a look back at the year that was to relive the fun, the triumph and the community spirit that stood against tragedy in Inverell during 2021.

Races, reunions, rivers: the photos that captured Inverell in 2021

David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins.

'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony

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Some refugees and asylum seekers didn't know what was going on with the COVID-19 compliance patrols. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

COVID patrols left NSW refugees fearful

Police are seeking dashcam footage of a car they believe is linked to a woman's death in Bluewater. (Cleo Fraser/AAP PHOTOS)

Man charged with Qld woman's murder

Attorney-General John Quigley says Western Australia's anti-discrimination laws will be reformed. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

WA to overhaul outdated equality laws

Queensland will convene an Indigenous truth-telling and healing inquiry, Annastacia Palaszczuk says. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld set for truth inquiry in treaty plan

Pressure on farmers with 100,000 less backpackers in the country

The loss of 100,000 backpackers is putting pressure on farmers across NSW heading into spring.

Backpackers join flood clean-up

Growers and agricultural supply chains are dealing with a range of issues that are being felt across the board,

Bingara Angus sale makes a 'real impact' selling 241 bulls

The $55,000 sale-topper with auctioneers Luke Scicluna and Tom Tanner, Davidson and Cameron Co, vendors Jo and Sinclair Munro, Booroomooka Angus, Bingara, buyers Bill and Brad Doak of Boxmoor Angus, Bundarra. Photo: Simon Chamberlain 

Massive catalogue of 241 bulls sold by the Munro family of Booroomooka Angus, Bingara.

Booroomooka Angus makes a 'real impact' selling 241 bulls

Lily McCosker (centre in green PLC Armidale team blazer) takes out second place in the 2022 Ekka Stud Beef Junior Judging event.

It was the PLC Armidale Year 9 boarder's first time at the Ekka.

Teenager shows why she's an astute judge of bulls

A man wanted by police and captured after allegedly leading police on a pursuit has been denied bail in both Tamworth and Moree courts.

Denied in two courts: no bail for man accused of leading police on chase

GALLERY: Golfers tee off on domestic violence

ALL SMILES: Some of the ladies who took part in the Inverell Golf Club charity event on Sunday.

About 100 golfers turned out for the event on Sunday in support of the Sapphire Academy of Sport in Inverell.

Golfers tee off on domestic violence

Disqualified driver caught after police pursuit

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Adventure ride hits home for Inverell team

FLYING THE FLAG: Team Inverell will take part in the annual Scrapheap Adventure Ride.

The group has raised more $100,000 and compete in the event to raise money and awareness for Down Syndrome Australia.

Clunie Range's Ben Grabham and principal Brett Guest, Wallangra, with the $85,000 top-priced bull, Clunie Range Radford R91, bought online by the Lane Brothers, Wilano Angus, Dunedoo.

Clunie Range's record top price of $85,000 as Dunedoo stud steps up.

Clunie Range to $85,000 as QLD buyers snap-up bulls

Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor will visit the region next week. She will speak with staff at Inverell Hospital. 

It comes off the back of a push for better health services with more than 5000 signatures on the community petition.

Struggling workers to speak with health minister

NICE CATCH: Grants are available of the upcoming NSW Gone Fishing Day in October.

It showcases recreational fishing as a fun outdoor activity for all ages and aims to introduce many to their first fishing experience.

Package options on the line for fishermen

PHOTOS: Intermediate league tag match between Glen Innes and Inverell

UNITED: Farmers are set to benefit under a new program aimed at tackling major issues in the agriculture industry. 

Three flagship projects focusing on planning and preparedness, enhanced soil health and best practice animal production

Forward thinking will help farmers manage future disaster

FUNDING BOOST: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall with Inverell Shire Mayor Paul Harmon. Mr Marshall is urging local councils and community groups to get their applications in for a share of funding under round 5 of the State Governments popular Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall encouraged local councils and community groups to identify and apply for projects that would make a difference to their local community.

Shot in the arm for community infrastructure projects

RARMS plans to continue operating the West Armidale Medical Centre. Picture by Laurie Bullock

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The state's biggest charitable provider of primary health care services to rural communities has announced it will pull out of medical clinics in Bingara and Tenterfield.

'We're very disappointed': Charity pulls out of GP clinics in New England

Owner of Inverell's Freckles Cafe, Jenny Thomas, with MP Adam Marshall and the petition, which is available to sign at businesses throughout the electorate.

A petition to improve the health experiences of people across the New England region has breezed beyond the midway mark.

'We won't rest until we are heard': health petition breaks half-way milestone

ACM Rural Events organiser Kate Nugent said travellers from Indonesia would be banned from attending AgQuip. Pictures file and supplied

A trust system will be enlisted to halt foot-and-mouth disease concerns as Gunnedah prepares to host the country's largest primary industry business event.

'So much at stake': Visitors locked out from AgQuip amid biosecurity fears

FREE FOR ALL: The community were entertained by bush dance events over the weekend.

It was held over two nights at the Elsmore Hall and Graman Hall with more than 100 people attending each event.

Bush dance builds on community connections

BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Mick and Brett Stapleton were presented with a special jumper from Nathan's junior club; Glen Innes Minor League. Photo: Ellen Dunger

Nathan's father, Mick, and brother, Brett, were in attendance

'He's looking forward to the future:' Nathan Stapleton and his family are making plans

Moree's Lee Estens, with grandson Jack Estens Young, will partake in her 20th Variety Bash this month. Photo: Supplied

Personal experience with a sick child led Moree's Lee Estens to start doing the Variety Bash

Milestone for Variety Bash veteran with links to champion jumper

CALM THE FARM: Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) executive officer Craig Young. Picture by Peter Hardin

THE country's peak body for rodeos and campdrafts is enjoying the highest event turnout it's seen since before the pandemic, despite the threat of foot-and-mouth disease entering Australia.