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Local News

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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...

Local Cricketers Return After Break

The Inverell Cricket competition resumes tomorrow after the Christmas - New Year break with teams looking to build momentum into the second half of the season. At the halfway mark, reigning premiers Staggy Creek lead the competition on 43 points from Glen Innes on 31...

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Inverell Hospital Under the Spotlight After Deaths

The Inverell Hospital is under fire after a family lost their grandparents due to no physically present doctor at the facility in November. The Northern Daily Leader reports 76-year-old Steven Jackson and 64-year-old Margaret Wing both succumbed to influenza A after...

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Drones to be Used to Attack Rural crime

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan believes a new drone trial at Moree Police station to target crime could be rolled out over regional NSW, if successful. The 6-month trial, an Australian first, will incorporate two drones based on the roof of the station,...

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Swimmers Converge on Inverell for Regional Championships

Hundreds of junior swimmers are heading to Inverell for the 2026 NSW Country Regional Swimming Championships to be held at the new Aquatic Centre this weekend Swimming NSW CEO Kirsten Thomson Olly says close to 300 families from as far as Maclean and Port Stevens will...

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Brit T.V Host Visits the Area

British T.V personality Bradley Walsh has made a quick visit to the Inverell district to learn how to sheer a sheep. Mr Walsh, who hosts The Chase UK, Blanketty Blanks and Gladiators, teams up with son Barney for the T.V show Breaking Dad where the father and son...

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