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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...
STA FM Rural News | 05-04-25

STA FM Rural News | 05-04-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 1st April.  Following the trend in most Northern areas there was a small yarding of 400 head.         Most classes of cattle were represented.  Quality was mixed, although there were some well-bred and well finished cattle through...

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Soccer & Union Action in Inverell

Inverell F.C commences their Northern Inland Premier League season tomorrow after their games against Namoi United last week was washed out. They’ll line up against Hillvue Rovers in both 1st and 2nd grade matches at the Sports complex kicking off at 1pm. This year’s...

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Trump’s Tariffs to Impact Farmers

NSW Farmers says Donald Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt Aussie farmers and American consumers. While the state’s peak farming body was disappointed the Trump Administration imposed a 10 per cent tariff on Australian exports, NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin...

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Keating Wants to Crack Down on Local Crime

New Inspector at Inverell Police station Blake Keating has indicated there’ll be a higher presence of officers in town to address the crime issues. Speaking on STA FM, Inspector Keating says he’ll be aiming for high visibility patrols in the town, better response...

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Daylight Savings Ends This Weekend

The community is reminded that Daylight Savings end this Sunday. It will officially end at 3am this Sunday when clocks go back one hour. The change in time means there will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening. STA FM is reminding listeners prior...

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Payne Hopes for Life Changing Moment

A contingent of local racing enthusiasts have arrived in Sydney to see if they can claim the $1 million Country Championships final at Randwick racecourse tomorrow. Trainer Todd Payne and a strong contingent of 28 people will be hoping that Lisztomania will claim one...

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Group 19 Kicks Off This Weekend

The Group 19 Rugby League season gets underway this weekend with eight teams going around in the 1st grade competition following confirmation the Armidale Rams and Bingara Bullets won’t be fielding teams this year. But the recent wet weather has forced league...

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