Stargazers have been left in awe after a meteor was spotted last night, lighting up the night sky. Seen in QLD and NSW, the meteor was spotted at around 7:30 making a sensational entrance with some observers also witnessing a massive boom near Stanthorpe. The...
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Remembrance Day 2024
Australians are being urged to observe a minute’s silence at 11am today to pay their respects to current and former service men and women on this Remembrance Day. Federal Shadow Veterans Minister and New England MP Barnaby Joyce says in the First World War, 460,000...
Police to Target Dangerous Driving in Operation Labour Day 2024
Police will be out in force and targeting dangerous driving this long weekend as part of an operation designed to keep people safe on our roads. Operation Labour Day 2024 commences at 12.01am on Friday 4 October 2024 and concludes at 11.59pm on Monday 7 October 2024....
Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal GRANT
Project name - Keep the News Local and Keep it Coming The purpose of this grant will allow Sta Fm to employ a local news journalist to support the Inverell and surrounding communities with daily local news as well as a regular segment on preparedness and resilience to...
New Initiative for Disadvantaged Individuals of Inverell
Inverell locals are set to receive a highly acclaimed initiative funded by the NSW Government aimed at giving disadvantaged individuals Employment Opportunities throughout the region. Local organisation Pathfinders in conjunction with Ace Community Colleges and...
Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident
Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...
Local Footballer to Trial for a German Soccer Team
A local footballer has been given the opportunity of a lifetime when they were selected to participate in a 4 wk trial to play for a German Soccer Team. Lismore's Jonas Frost (Left) and Inverell's Riley Schulz Inverell FC player Riley Schulz, son of Premier League...
Happy Days Orange Festival
All roads will lead to Bingara for the annual Happy Days Orange Festival which celebrates the good times of yesteryear. The festival kicks off today with the annual orange picking ceremony which involves students from Bingara Central School – a tradition that began in...
Sapphire Wind Farm Grants – Thank You For Your Support Of STA FM 91.9
Twice a year, Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, programs and events. Sta Fm, with the wonderful...