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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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Disability Networking Event in Inverell

A new speed-networking event called Regional Pathways to Possibility will be held in Inverell on October 28 designed to showcase the wide range of disability supports and services available across Inverell and surrounding regions. Service providers are encouraged to...

Armidale Dad Become Instant Millionaire

An Armidale father has discovered a lottery win can come with unexpected side effects after his $1.6 million Saturday Lotto win left him wide awake, frantically googling. The Northern Tablelands resident held one of the four division one winning entries nationally in...

Meteor Lights Up Skies

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...

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...

Driver Dies in Ute Roll Over

A driver has died after a single-vehicle crash about 80km east of Moree overnight. Emergency services were called to Allan Cunningham Road at Warialda Rail, just before 11pm (Monday 1 December 2025), and found a vehicle had left the roadway at the Oakey Creek bridge...

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Warning on State’s Hidden Fire Danger

Farmers have warned the state’s national parks have become ticking time bombs for bushfires this summer.As authorities continued to confiscate large swathes of land to form national parks, NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said vital resources to properly manage...

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Migrant Jubilee Cross Visits Inverell

The Migrant Jubilee Cross will visit Inverell this week – a significant initiative in Australia which celebrates the contributions of migrant communities and symbolizes their journey of faith and resilience. The cross, which is made from Australian timber and a piece...

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Pharmacist Celebrates 30 years in Business

A local pharmacist is celebrating a special milestone today as they reach 30 years of serving the Inverell and district. Brendan Campbell purchased Pat O'Brien's share of Mitchell, O'Brien & O'Meara on this day in 1995 and went into partnership with D'Arcy...

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Glen Innes and Delungra Register Wins

Glen Innes have inflicted Staggy Creek’s first loss of the season with a 5 wicket win at King George Oval on Saturday in Round 7 action of the Inverell Cricket competition. Batting first, Staggy amassed 6/143 from their 40 overs with Jackson Binne top scoring with 57...

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Shut Eye Wins Cup

Inverell-trained SHUT EYE has won the PORT OF BRISBANE CUP run at Goondiwindi. Trained by Wayne Oakenfull and ridden by Chris Taylor, SHUT EYE was resuming from a 5 months spell but careered away in the straight to win by almost two lengths. Inverell jockey Scott...

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