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PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

COLOURLESS: A field of stag-horn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef during a mass bleaching event. Picture: Brett Monroe Garner/Getty Images

Coral might look like plants, but it's actually a living, breathing inverterbrae. So why are these marine creatures turning so white?

Why has Australia's coral become bleached?

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

Local schools compete at cluster athletics carnival | See the photos

DAVID'S LEGACY: Corowa resident Jackie Monk, the widow of 61-year-old Japanese encephalitis victim David Kiefel, has been campaigning hard to ensure vaccines are made available to the community. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Advocate Jackie Monk says many people in town were willing to pay the cost.

I wouldn't wish it on anyone: Virus widow wants to protect her community

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

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

Although everyone who is homeless feels the negative impacts, children can face a tough future due to something completely out of their hands.

If kids are having to couch surf or live out of a tent or caravan, there are difficulties for them in getting to school, getting three square meals a day.

'Safe, stable place to sleep every night' could keep kids off police radar

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

TOUGH AS LEATHER: Australia's kangaroo industry says it is fed up with baseless attacks from animal activists in the US. Picture: Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia.

Kangaroo industry decides it's time to answer its critics in the USA.

Valuable kangaroo trade answers its critics

'GAVE HER A SMACK': Kai Hansen describes his 'resident croc' Casey as his main girl, but one day, she "had a go" and he "gave her a smack". Picture: supplied

"She wanted to have a go so I gave her a smack."

'I gave her a smack', publican fends off crocodile with frying pan

Sarah and Toby Crichlow with Danelle and Riley Worgan.

The rain slightly pushed back race five, as the deluge hit and lightening filled the sky, however the show went on without any further delays.

Inverell races see crowds flock despite threatening storm clouds

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Former Wallaby captain George Gregan says England can bounce back under Eddie Jones in Australia.

Gregan says England can bounce back

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder over the killing of another teen in NSW town Casino.

Teen charged with murder over NSW stabbing

Queensland Police say a pilot in his 60s has died after his plane hit powerlines in Bowenville.

Pilot dies in Queensland plane crash

SAFE HAVEN: Jasper, Claude, Yurii, Sophie, Oksana, Volodya, Kristina, Sophia, Adam and Freddy. Picture: GILES PARK

New MP Sophie Scamps, her husband Adam and their three children have created a safe haven for a Ukrainian family, writes Kate Cox.

Fleeing from the Ukraine, family in need finds new home with independent MP

It might be big and red, but someone failed to see the Canberra tram coming. The collision with a pedestrian was so forceful that it cracked the laminated windscreen. Picture: Karleen Minney 

Fast-moving things on rail tracks pose major safety issues, but are we playing close enough attention?

The Informer: Trains, trams and the perils of big, fast rolling stock

Once the site is operational - a milestone said to be close - the company will start taking newcomers, but they'll have to pay $150,000 to be indefinitely stored in liquid nitrogen.

Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep

Illegal drugs with street value of more than $1 million destroyed by police

$1 million drug burn

MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Maree McKenzie is the CEO of Homes North Community Housing says a coordinated response to the current affordable housing crisis is needed. Picture: file.

"It's becoming more and more unaffordable."

New England rental crisis, industry leaders agree

Inverell mayor urges all councils to back health reforms

Inverell mayor Paul Harmon is leading a push to get councils across NSW to lobby the state government for better health services.

New England mayor urges all councils to back health reforms

BETTER TREATMENT: New England and North West regional organiser Katie Sullivan will strike along side Catholic school teachers. Photo: Peter Hardin 

Public and Catholic school teachers in New England will walk off the job together for 24 hours next week in demand for better wages and workloads.

Public and Catholic school teachers to walk off the job together

Bruce Turner (past president), Mick OBrien (past president and life member), Joan
Germany (past secretary, treasurer and life member), Peter Emerson (current president), Brian Gardner (past president) and Ian Smith (past president) at Sunday's celebration.

Inverell Bushwalking Club celebrated 30 years of hiking and camping on Sunday, when past and present members attended a lunch.

Walking for 30 years: Inverell group celebrates milestone

MP Adam Marshall reviews the 2022-23 NSW Budget papers, following a record $636.52 million funding allocation for the electorate. 

For the first time in the electorate's history more than half-a-billion dollars has been allocated in an NSW Budget for projects in the Northern Tablelands.

'I'm pinching myself': $636 million in budget for Northern Tablelands

DIVORCE: Chair of the Tamworth branch of NSW Nationals, Ian Coxhead, voted for the motion to split up the Hunter New England Local Health District. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

A campaign to split up the Hunter New England Health district has gained more momentum, after members of the NSW Nationals Party voted to adopt the break-up as party policy, on Friday.

Nationals Party members vote for Hunter New England Health divorce

Butler is 'boss': Local named Apprentice of the Year

BIG WINNER: Lachlan Butler took out the top prize, Apprentice of the Year, for his work as with Boss Engineering. Photo: Indigico Creative

Mr Butler took out the prize ahead of six others, while a further six awards were handed out for other categories.

Best trainees crowned at the 2022 New England Training Awards ceremony

ARREST: The 35-year-old's outstanding arrest warrants for domestic violence and property offences were executed at the station. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

The 35-year-old man was taken to Inverell Police Station and then to Inverell Hospital for treatment for possible hypothermia.

Man dives into Macintyre River to escape police chase

REMEMBERED: John Spencer Butler has been remembered by his family as a respected community member and beloved family man, one year on from his passing. Photos: Contributed 

John, remembered as a true gentleman, was a beloved husband and devoted father. He was highly respected in the Inverell district and widely admired and respected in his legal profession as a solicitor at Borthwick and Butler Solicitors.

Remembering the legacy of John Spencer Butler

TIP-OFF: Gilgai's Cyril Wayne Trevithick, 61, came before Inverell Local Court on Thursday, charged with the cultivation of cannabis plants and possession.


"It would take a lifetime to consume that amount," Magistrate Holly Kemp said.

Tip-off uncovers Gilgai cannabis plot with 'lifetime' supply of weed

VIRAL: Charged with one count of affray, Glen Innes' Selena Landsborough, 24, faced Inverell Local Court on Thursday.

CCTV footage clearly depicts the incident, however numerous spectators also recorded the fight and published the videos on social media.

Fighting woman in viral social media video given community service

'What you do makes a difference': Glen Innes Correctional Centre officer awarded

OUTSTANDING: Glen Innes Correctional Officer Kerrie Mosman ACM. Picture: supplied.

Ms Mosman's service exemplifies the enormous difference one dedicated officer can make to the quality of operations in one workplace.

"What you do makes a difference": Glen Innes Correctional Centre officer awarded

Sold: With 1962 hectares freehold plus another 120ha or so of adjoining stock routes available to lease from the Local Land Services, Lisgar has extra scale for Yetman in northern NSW.

Yetman cattle property sells for $5.6m

Champions: The Central North men celebrate their first Richardson Shield since 2015.

The 41-17 win earned the Kookaburras their first Richardson Shield since 2015

'We've got the platform now': Kookaburras hoping to build off Shield triumph

Recognised: Anne Kennedy AM has been honoured for her conservation efforts. Photo: Bageshri Savyasachi

Queen's Birthday Honours: Coonamble farmer Anne Kennedy 'totally overwhelmed'

Farmer honoured for 'commitment' to water conservation

HONOURED: John Anderson has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia for his work across several sectors including social commentary and food security. Photo: file

Mr Anderson has also recently become known for his social commentary work as a podcaster.

John Anderson receives Companion of the Order of Australia for service to agriculture

Kindness goes a long way: Inverell OAM Desie Kearsey

HUMBLE: Desma Kearsey has been given an OAM for her service to the Inverell community. While compassionate, the 71-year-old Taekwondo medal-winner didn't hesitate in protecting her home from robbers. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

While her welcoming spirit has lead to her at-home physio practice being dubbed the 'community centre of Inverell', Mrs Kearsey - a taekwondo medal-winner - can still manage to put the fear of God into an unwary burglar despite being in her 70s.

Inverell OAM recipient Desma Kearsey knows kindness goes a long way

A massive show of support for Nathan Stapleton and his family.

'Incredible': Stapo Day fundraiser reaches six figures

Mick and Barbara Davey in their outfits for the 15,000km postie bike journey in support of Soldier On, advocating for veteran suicide prevention. 

Three ex-servicemen will ride a counter-clockwise loop of Australia to raise awareness and support for Soldier On to aid service men and women suffering from mental trauma.

Trio to lap Australia on postie bikes to aid suicide prevention

Experience of a lifetime: Sussex Inlet Public School students (in blue) with their playing opponents from Macarthur Adventist College following play at half-time in Origin. Pictures: supplied. 

Ten students from the Sussex Inlet Public School have enjoyed the time of their life, playing rugby league in front of 80,000 roaring fans at the State of Origin on Wednesday night.

These students got the Origin thriller of a lifetime

A coronial inquest has heard of the "instantaneous and unavoidable" accident that claimed the lives of two Rural Fire Service volunteers while battling the Green Wattle Creek bushfire on December 19, 2019. Picture: Robert Peet. 

A coronial inquest has heard of the "instantaneous and unavoidable" accident that claimed the lives of two Rural Fire Service volunteers while battling the Green Wattle Creek bushfire on December 19, 2019.

Fatal RFS truck crash 'instantaneous and unavoidable'

Landslip damage to Long Gully Road near Drake in the Tenterfield LGA, while landslips were also reported along Kempsey Road in Armidale. Picture: Luke Smith. 

Extended bouts of rain have left some New England roads pock-marked and perilous say some residents, while councils are also battling to repair landslips.