A local Ritchies IGA employee has taken out the company’s highest and most recognizable award following their awards night held in Coffs Harbour last week. Sophie Schutz was nominated for and won the Store Champion of the year award, rewarding her leadership qualities...
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Hungry Jacks Store Being Considered in Inverell
A popular fast-food chain is considering including an Inverell franchise to its chain of stores around the country. STA FM had learned that the fast-food franchise in question is Hungry Jacks In a statement to STA FM, Hungry Jacks state they’re in the early stages of...
Inverell Sporties In Line for Community NSW Award
Inverell Sporties has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Clubs & Community Awards being held this evening in Sydney. Inverell Sporties, which is one of 25 NSW Clubs to be nominated in the Heart of Community Award, has been nominated for the Jammin on the...
Rabobank Information Sessions
North-west NSW primary producers have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary Rabo Client Council-hosted information sessions. The practical Business Transition and Succession Planning...
Stronger Laws to Stop Puppy Farms and Improve Animal Welfare Introduced
Dog breeders across NSW can now apply for exemptions to new puppy farming regulations to ensure they satisfy changes coming into effect on 1 December 2025. Under the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Act 2024, breeders can have no more...
Low Income Earners Awarded Pay Rise
Low paid workers in the region are set to receive a 3.5% pay increase following an announcement from the Fair Work Commission yesterday. From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour. Commission President Adam Hatcher says...
Gather and Grow Events to Boost ‘Jobs for Mob’ on Major Projects Across NSW
‘Jobs for Mob’ is the goal of this year’s Gather and Grow information sessions, with the events bringing Aboriginal businesses and industry together to connect and learn about supply chain and employment opportunities on major NSW Government regional projects. These...
Business NSW Calls for Workers’ Compensation Reform to Support New England Northwest Businesses & Workers
Business NSW is urging swift action to reform the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, highlighting its unsustainable trajectory and the urgent need to protect businesses and workers in the New England North West (NENW) region. The call comes as psychological injury...
Pool Hits 10,000 Visitors in a Month
The redeveloped Inverell Aquatic Centre hit a milestone in March having over 10,000 visitors pass through the gates at the facility. Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight says the Centre has been ‘absolutely pumping’ since it’s soft opening in late February. Council and...
