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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...

McKinnon Claims Young Gun Campdraft

Bundarra’s Joe McKinnon has claimed the Nutrien Classic’s Charlie Maher Young Guns Campdraft Final at the Australian Equine and Livestock Event Centre in Tamworth last night. In a nail biter, Joe on BUSHY and Hannah Riley on BLUETOONZ both finished on an aggregate of...

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Driver Fails to Overturn Suspension

A Uralla mother’s plea to have a driver’s licence reinstated has been denied by Armidale Magistrate Mark Richardson after a court appearance on Monday. The Northern Daily Leader reports Dimity Turner had her licence immediately suspended after she was clocked driving...

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Link Airways Suspends Sydney Service

Regional airline Link Air has made the decision to suspend flights from 1st March between Inverell, Narrabri, and Sydney due to reduced demand. In an update, the airline says due to reduced demand Sydney flights will be suspended, however, they will continue to...

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Labor’s Candidate for New England Makes First Promise

Labor’s New England candidate for the upcoming federal election Laura Hughes says she will reinstate the Inverell Aquatic Centre funding back to Inverell Shire Council, if elected as the new member. $10 million had been allocated to the project by the former coalition...

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RSM Hand Out Scholarships

The Inverell RSM Club have awarded three teenagers with one of their 2025 Tertiary Scholarship. Each year, the Inverell RSM Club awards $5000 scholarships to students to assist them financially as they undertake university studies. Kobi Weiss, studying Bachelor of...

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Link Air Suspends Sydney Service

Regional airline Link Air has made the decision to suspend flights from 1st March between Inverell, Narrabri, and Sydney due to reduced demand. In an update, the airline says despite the suspension, they will continue to monitor the market closely and look to return...

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Kearsey Recognised with Life Membership

A man who had dedicated much of his life serving the community was recognised yesterday with Life membership to Northaven Disability Services. Peter Kearsey received the accolade in recognition of his commitment and years of service to Northaven during the opening of...

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