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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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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...

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...

Local Trainers Attempt to Cash In at Tamworth

Local trainers will be sending their horses down to Tamworth for the 8-race card this afternoon. Wayne Oakenfull has the one runner in Race 5 with the talented Satay Chicken expected to run well, Todd Payne has Kalahari Heart in the 5th and TakeMine in the 6th race...

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New Commissioner for Ag Challenges

NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...

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Jammin’ for a Good Cause

The countdown is on for the inaugural Jammin on the Green at Inverell Sporties tomorrow – an event aimed at raising funds for local families hit with serious illness. Organisers are hoping to raise around $10,000 for needy families struck down by illness with...

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Appeal for Information After Pursuit

Police are appealing for information following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 3.10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 Nissan Navara utility, which was being driven...

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Country Championships Tilt for Lisztomania

After winning his first TAB Highway on the weekend, Inverell trainer Todd Payne is eyeing a berth in the Country Championships Final at Randwick on April 5 with his horse Lisztomania. Payne says after the brilliant victory on Saturday, he’ll prepare the 6-year-old...

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Mel’s Star Continues to Shine

Mt Russell’s singing sensation Melanie Dyer has been nominated for two awards at the first ever Countrytown awards 2025. The awards give country music fans across Australia their chance to vote in the country’s largest public country music poll. Mel has been nominated...

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