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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...

Bridge Work Expected to Cause Delays

Motorists are being advised there will be delays to traffic with the Tingha Bridge to undergo bridge works over the weekend. Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that works will be undertaken on the O’Connor Bridge on the Bundarra Road tomorrow and Sunday between...

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Man Jailed for Threatening Brother and Breaching Bonds

A Guyra man has been sentenced to 10 months jail for pulling a knife on his brother and breaching bonds. The Northern Daily Leader reports 19-year-old Dekye Pixton appeared in court this week for breaching multiple bonds and two new charges of armed with intent and...

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Grand Final: Too Close to Call

The Inverell cricket Competition reaches its finale with Square and Compass facing Staggy Creek at Varley Oval in the Grand Final. Square & Compass won their way into the Grand Final after finishing minor premiers while Staggy belted Campbell and Freebairn Rebels...

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Hazard Reduction Burn at Inverell lookout

The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team will conduct a planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Inverell Lookout on McIllveen Rd tomorrow, subject to weather conditions on the day. Smoke may be visible in the area, and they ask residents to take precautions, such...

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Fire Gutters House at Oakwood

NSW Rural Fire Service crews from Inverell, Elsmore and Gilgai along with Fire & Rescue NSW crews from Inverell were called to a house fire at Oakwood yesterday afternoon. Crews were called just after 3pm to the house on Dintonvale Rd and upon arrival found the...

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Gwydir Shire Council Appoints Acting G.M

Gwydir Shire’s Mayor Tiffany Galvin has announced that the Council has decided to appoint Leeah Daley as the Acting General Manager for 12 months from 5th July. The news comes as Gwydir Shire’s long-serving General Manager, Max Eastcott, is set to retire on 4th July...

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