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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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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...

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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New Leaders at IRLX

Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange has new leadership following the announcement of Hamish McDonald as the new Business Manager and Dwayne Dixon as the Assistant Manager. The move comes after Regional Livestock Exchange promoted current Inverell  site manager...

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Woman Injured in Car Crash

Emergency services were called to Copeton Dam Road, west of Inverell, following reports of a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon. Officers attached to New England Police District arrived to find a station wagon had hit a tree before catching alight. Fire and...

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Australia’s 2024 Goatmeat Boom

Reaching unprecedented heights in 2024, the Australian goatmeat industry has set new benchmarks for production and exports. For the calendar year, exports smashed the previous Australian record (set in 2014) of 35,778 tonnes shipped weight (swt), hitting 51,488 tonnes...

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NFF Priorities for an Incoming Federal Government

The impending Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.   The possibility of a minority government; global trade uncertainty with Donald Trump at the helm of the US; and the climate targets that are racing towards us, could all...

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AIDER program Available to Vulnerable People

The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands team have reminded at risk members of the community of a one-off free service available to ensure they live more safely confidently during a bushfire event. The Assist, Infirm, Disabled, and Elderly Residents program is...

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