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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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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...

Moylan Bids Eastcott Goodbye

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has congratulated retired Gwydir Shire General Manager Max Eastcott on his long and successful local government career. Mr Eastcott retired on Friday after 24 years in the role and has also worked for more than 50 years at local...

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Local Netballers Taste Success

Inverell Netball Association are celebrating another state title after their under 13s won the Division 4 Junior title in Sydney yesterday. The team lost one of their 19 games, losing only to Brunswick Byron but having convincing wins against opposition from...

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Ten Charged Under Operation Soteria

Ten people have been charged with 30 offences under Operation Soteria in the state’s north west. Operation Soteria is a strategic initiative focusing on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles, and ‘post and boast’ offences where social...

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Seve Claims Cup

The Inverell Golf Club held it’s Lawrence and Hanson Monthly Mug on Saturday. Life Member, Adrian King, won the July Mug with an excellent nett score of 65, one shot clear of Mat McHarg, ho was playing off a handicap of +1, recording a brilliant 5 under par. Grade...

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Biggest Ever Orange Festival

Bingara’s Orange Festival has been labelled the biggest ever with around 3000 people attending the annual event. The event got some national coverage on Saturday with former local Bingara Central school student and now Seven Network National News director Hugh...

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Sports Briefs

In Central North Rugby, Quirindi Lions silenced Pirates in Tamworth, winning 37-10 while Gunnedah cemented its spot on top of the Central North Points table with an enthralling 35-26 victory over reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars. Meantime in the sole AFL...

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Mungindi Cup Heads to Inverell

Inverell galloper BETTER TOMORROW has continued its recent good form by taking out the Mungindi Cup. Returning from a mid-field finish in the Rockhampton Cup, BETTER TOMORROW was a comfortable 2 lengths winner for trainer Jo Methven and apprentice Glen Cahill. It was...

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