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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...

Hawks Preparing for Fired Up Spuds

The Inverell Hawks are back at Varkey Oval, hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they tackle the Guyra Super Spuds tomorrow in Round 5 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. Hawks 1st grade Coach Jamie McCormack says despite coming off a big...

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Saints Hit the road to Armidale to tackle Nomads

The Inverell Saints head to Armidale tomorrow to face the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval in Round 5 of the AFL Northwest competition. Saints Men's Coach Hayden Chappel will be looking to his chargers to break the run of losses and get back on the winners list but...

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Rep Duties for Highlanders

The Central North Rugby Competition has the weekend off due to the 2026 NSW Country Rugby Union Championships being held in Tamworth this weekend. The Inverell Highlanders have two players selected for the Central North Men’s squad with Harry King and Harry Newnham...

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Inverell F.C Head to Tamworth to Build Momentum

Inverell F.C are on the road to Tamworth tomorrow to tackle South Tamworth Utd in Round 9 of the Northern Inland Premier League. 1st grade Co Coach Warwick Readett says last week’s win steadied the ship after three successive draws and will be hoping to close the gap...

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Local Bull Crowned Grand Champion

A local Hereford stud has exhibited the Grand Champion Hereford Bull at the 61st Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga yesterday. Thornleigh Vortex V114 owned by Ben and Annabelle Monie and family of Thornleigh at Little Plain won the broad ribbon as...

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Act Early on Feral Pig Control

With dry seasonal conditions being experienced across the region, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to...

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