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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...

Man Charged Over Offensive Images

A man has been charged for allegedly being in possession of a large number of offensive images in the states north. About 2.30pm on Wednesday (5 February 2025), officers from New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Inverell where electronic...

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STA FM Rural News | 08-02-25

STA FM Rural News | 08-02-25

Inverell Weekly Cattle Sale – Tuesday 4th February Inverell offered 1197 mixed cattle 195 less from last sale.                                            Minimum export buyers with two major operators absent and a heavy cow buyer not operating. Backgrounders and...

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Celebrity Chef Returns to Glen Innes

Glen Innes Show Society have confirmed that celebrity chef Matt Goliniski will again return for this year's Show’s Gourmet Fiesta. Mr Golinski, who came to fame through the show Ready, Steady Cook, appeared at last year's show and will showcase his culinary skills...

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Essential Energy Opens Community Grants program

Essential Energy has launched its Community Grants program, with applications now open. Grants up to the value of $15,000 are available for community-based initiatives supporting the environment, education, resilience or related to the energy transition and aims to...

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Central North Rugby Lose Scone Brumbies

The Central North Rugby Competition will have 6 first grade men’s teams running around this year following the departure of the Scone Brumbies to the Hunter Rugby Union Suburban competition. Central North President James Kahl says there had been whispers about the...

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Local Cricket Hots Up

Staggy Creek will be looking to retain their outright lead in the Inverell cricket competition tomorrow when they meet reigning premiers Campbell & Freebairn Rebels at Varley Oval. Staggy are a win clear of both the Rebels and Square and Compass and a loss could...

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