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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...

Tamworth Pair Claim Sapphire Cup

Inverell Golf Clubs Sapphire Cup was decided on Sunday when the 212 players completed the second day of the event in very hot conditions. Tamworth pair, Beau Thomas and Rodney Geddes finished with 49 points on Saturday to win the days Forsyths 4-ball-best-ball. They...

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Joyce Believes Country Headed for Minority Parliament

New England MP Barnaby Joyce believes Australians will go to the polls on May 17th for the federal election. The former Deputy Prime Minister was surprised current P.M Anthony Albanese didn’t call the election late last year due to the perceived downward trend in...

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Baker Recognised with an OAM

A former Inverell Shire Deputy Mayor and businesswoman has been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honor roll. Di Baker was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to local government and service to the community of Inverell. She says she feels honored...

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Australia Day Award Winners

Ken Middleton has been named Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year following Sunday’s Awards ceremony at Victoria Park. Mr Middleton was recognised for his dedication, selflessness, and passion for the Inverell community and those less fortunate, working...

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Shamedy Romps in at Deepwater

Inverell trained SHAMEDY has scored the easiest of wins in this year’s Deepwater Cup, romping home by 7 lengths. The $1.80 favourite, trained by Todd Payne, is co-owned by a number of people throughout north and gave several Deepwater Jockey Club committee people...

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Moylan Frustrated at Sydney Courts Decisions

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan remains frustrated at the legal system after several offenders received bail from Sydney courts recently and are now back roaming local streets. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Moylan says there was a spike in incidents over the festive...

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