Budding artists will be able to take advantage of a free Alcohol Ink art class which will be held later this month at the Inverell Art Gallery. The free 3hr class, which is supported by the NSW Government and hosted by Regional Community Builders and Ladybug Projects,...
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Inverell Mayoral Elections Take Place Today
Inverell Shire’s new Council will officially meet for the first time this afternoon at the Council Chambers to elect its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Cr Paul Harmon has expressed his intentions to stand again for the mayor position while Kate Dight, who...
Severe Weather Predicted for Region
The recent bout of warm weather is expected to take a backseat for the remainder of this week with heavy thunderstorms predicted to break out into the region from as early as today. Meteorologist Joel Pippard reports that a classic mixture of heat drifting in from the...
Regional Airports Grants Program
Regional airports and aerodromes can now apply for a share in $25 million in funding for vital upgrades under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. The Albanese Government recognises the critical role aviation plays for regional communities in providing essential...
STA FM Rural News | 05-10-2024
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 1st October. Inverell penned 677 good quality cattle reducing by half with rain events through the drawing area. The regular buyers attended but not all operated. Most sale categories sold to cheaper trends. Light background steers...
Former Local Returns from International Martial Arts Championship
A former local athlete has returned from overseas after taking part in the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships. 16 yr old Mia Szumowski, who now resides in Port Macquarie, set off early last week for the championship which was held in Brunei, where she was one of 3...
Local Businesses Suffer in Ongoing Energy Dispute
THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to intervene in the industrial dispute between the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the state’s major energy companies. Months of ETU strike action has affected thousands of projects, including critical...
Former Councillor in Court Once Again
Former Uralla Shire Councillor Natasha ledger has appeared in court for the second time in a month for a separate incident involving her dog. The Northern Daily Leader reports Ms Ledger appeared in Armidale Local Court on Monday to appeal a decision by Uralla Shire...
Operation Labour Day Now in Force
Police have urged motorists to drive safe this long weekend as Operation Labour Day 2024 officially kicks in across all roads in NSW. The operation commenced at 12.01 this morning and will conclude at 11.59pm this Monday, targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue,...