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New arrival: A seal has made its way to a Simpson dairy farm, more than 30 minutes away from the nearest beach. It arrived on Sunday and has been sharing the paddocks with 300 cows. Picture: Karli McGee

"We were going towards it thinking 'it has to be a cow. Is it a pig?' No it was a seal."

Marine Mystery: Seal turns up at dairy farm, half hour drive from nearest beach

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?

"I was steering the ship in the middle of the Tempest."

Best Scott Morrison memes and tweets

"He was passive aggressive and he was self-serving."

Albanese slams 'self-serving' Morrison after former PM defends secret ministries

Scott Morrison has brushed off calls to resign from Federal Parliament. Picture: Screenshot.

Mr Morrison said there was a public and political expectation that the prime minister took responsibility for everything.

'I did what I thought was necessary': Scott Morrison refuses to resign

FAMILY FUN: Kids will be entertained at the upcoming Pulse of the Earth festival in Bingara. Picture: supplied. 

There will be workshops on agriculture, health and wellness, education and resilience, landscape designs and regenerative building.

Finger on the pulse of spring festival

The police alpine operations team loading up the hikers to bring them back after the rescue on Tuesday. Picture: NSW Police 

NSW Police rescue four hikers trapped by blizzard conditions in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Alpine rescue team finally reaches hikers after days trapped in blizzard conditions

Former prime minister Scott Morrison and Govenor-General David Hurley. Pictures: ACM

Governor-General David Hurley has dodged questions about his role in the secret portfolios scandal.

Governor-General breaks silence over Scott Morrison secret portfolio scandal

SCIENCE: Scientists say Tasmanian tigers could be reintroduced into Tasmania within 10 years. Picture: National Film and Sound Archive

Science would bring back the Tasmanian tiger within a decade.

Could the Tasmanian tiger really be brought back from the dead by scientists?

A wet spring and potentially wet summer are on the cards, but a UOW expert believes there's still hope for sunny days to prevail.

'Not what we want to hear': Another wet spring on the cards

Did Governor-General David Hurley not understand the perverse implications of having dual ministers? Picture: Keegan Carroll

There will be a time to judge whether the Governor-General did enough to exercise his reserve powers to protect government, parliament and, above all, democracy.

Why the Governor-General should resign

Former prime minister Scott Morrison at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher

The former PM's actions expose a rank disregard at the heart of Morrison's leadership.

This is beyond contemptible, Morrison's conduct was abominable

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

Linda Burney will seek backing from state and territory colleagues on the Voice. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Linda Burney is seeking state backing for Labor's Voice to Parliament.

'Above politics': Labor seeks state backing for Voice

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry, such as the recent Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's new 'biothreat weapon' to be based in the Northern Territory

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

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

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

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

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Annastacia Palaszczuk has made it known Queensland is ready to host this year's NRL grand final. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Palaszczuk makes pitch for NRL grand final

Premier Dominic Perrottet has accepted all recommendations of a review into this year's NSW floods. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW flood inquiry report recommendations

The NSW government announced its response to a review into this year's floods in Lismore. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Key quotes on NSW flood recommendations

Tristan Hearne is accused of stealing human remains from mausoleums at Footscray General Cemetery. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Alleged grave body snatcher skips court

Craig Kelly has called the Australian Electoral Commission's lawsuit a stitch-up. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Craig Kelly hits back at AEC lawsuit

Brownhill Cup winner John Kneipp, inset, with his wife Anne and son Philip, holding the perpetual trophy, with Gordon Brownhill at AgQuip.

Mr John Kneipp, awarded posthumously by the Department of Primary Industries, was remembered for his drive and vigour in bringing modern farming practices to the north of the state

Industry rewards visionary thinker with Brownhill Cup at AgQuip

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

Projects on the Macintyre River could receive funding through the NSW Fencing Northern Basin Riverbanks Program.

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Program represents a "win-win" opportunity for primary production and the environment

Funding for targeted areas in riverbanks program

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

Snake catcher George Moore received the atypical call to a Strathdale home this morning.

Shocking slithery surprise as brown snake out and about in winter

The sign at the base of Hanging Rock. Picture: Petula Bowa

Hanging Rock is a sacred Indigenous site for Wurunjderi, Dja Dja Warrung, and Taunarung people.

Hanging Rock: An overlooked Indigenous history

Shoppers picking out fresh produce. Photo: Anna Warr

Research by Deakin found the price of lettuce increased by 150 per cent in the last 12 months.

Healthy living costs regional families dearly: fresh produce at record highs

The Neumann's family spoodle dog, Oreo. Photo: supplied.

Survey finds 58 per cent of people identified as a 'dog person' and 28 per cent as a 'cat person'.