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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...

Sandral Back in the Ring

Tingha’s boxing sensation Ricky Sandral got back into the ring for the first time this year on Saturday night taking out a split decision win over Yagoona champion Adam King in Sydney. Fighting in an elimination final to represent NSW, Sandral dominated most of the...

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STA FM Rural News | 01-03-25

STA FM Rural News | 01-03-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 25th February. Numbers were well up this week for a yarding of 1980 head.                                              Included in the yarding was a larger offering of cows, while feeder and background cattle were also well...

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Show Circuit Rolls into Inverell

The Inverell Show kicks off today with organisers anticipating bumper crowds and blue skies over the next two days. Show Society president Jodie Burtenshaw says the programme includes a variety of ring events, tonight’s Rodeo and the official opening ceremony with...

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Proctor Fights Blazes in Tassie

A Glen Innes firefighter has been deployed to Tasmania to support fellow firefighters as they battle ongoing bushfires. NSW RFS, Glen Innes Rural Fire Brigade Deputy Captain Beau Proctor has been battling blazes over the past week, undertaking physically demanding...

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Local Cricket Heats Up

With two rounds left in the Inverell Cricket Competition before the final's series, the fight for the minor premiership and an automatic grand final berth, continues. Competition leaders Square and Conpass face the winless Delungra outfit at Varley Oval with a win...

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More GP Visits Under Labor

Senator for NSW Tim Ayers says more Australians in regional NSW will get free visits to the GP if the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected, under their historic investment in Medicare. From 1 November, Labor will expand bulk billing incentives to all Australians...

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April 12 Election???? Joyce Speculates

New England MP Barnaby Joyce expects Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to announce this Sunday that Australians will go to the polls for the federal election on April 12th. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says only the Prime Minister knows when the election will...

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