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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...
STA FM Rural News | 25-01-25

STA FM Rural News | 25-01-25

Inverell Prime Cattle Sale – Tuesday 21st January. The threat of hot conditions lifted Inverell numbers to 3464 good quality cattle 1272 extra. A large increase in young cattle and cows. Trends were generally cheaper for the young cattle the cows not as much....

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Deepwater Ready to Go Racing

The Deepwater Jockey Club are expecting a big crowd to join them in celebrating 160 years of racing at their annual Cup meeting tomorrow. 66 acceptors have been received by the club for the meeting with 8 runners to contest the Deepwater Cup with local hopes lying...

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Operation Australia Day 2025 Kicks Off

The NSW Police Force is encouraging everyone to look out for their mates and loved ones this Australia Day long weekend, after launching their state-wide police operation. Operation Australia Day 2025 commenced this morning and run until 11.59pm this Monday. Double...

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Golfers Ready to Swing for the Sapphire Cup

The Inverell Golf Club is all set for this weekend’s Inverell RSM Club Sapphire Cup. A full field of 212 players have been booked for Saturday and Sunday’s Fourball with players hoping to pick up some of the $16 500 worth of prizes. Golfers are coming from across NSW...

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Grass Fire Sparks Alarm for Bukkulla Residents

A grass fire at Bukkulla was raised to a Watch and Act level yesterday afternoon with residents put on high alert. Thought to have been sparked by a lightning strike yesterday morning, the fire burning in the vicinity of the Ashford Rd, was travelling in a south...

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Rural Operation Targets Rural Crime

Two people have been charged following a three-day police operation in the New England region last week. The high-visibility operation to proactively target crimes in rural and regional areas, was run between 6pm on Monday 13 January 2025 and 4am Thursday 16 January...

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One Nation Names its New England Candidate

Political Party One Nation has announced its federal candidate for the New England who will stand at this year’s federal election. The Northern Daily Leader reports Brent Larkham, a musician by trade, but also runs a mechanic and car yard in Tamworth, will go head to...

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