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Local News

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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...

Inverell Ranks High in Crime Stats

New research has revealed that Inverell is in the top 10 most dangerous Local Government Areas to be at night – in terms of crime and its victims. 9 News reports Astor Legal crunched the numbers on the NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistic's records for October 2023 to...

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Golf Day Exceeds Fundraising Expectations

The Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group’s Charity Golf Day held yesterday in Inverell has been another overwhelming success. A full field of 144 golfers, dressed in various Pink themed costumes, came and showed not only their golfing skills but their huge community...

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Mel Set to Move to Nashville

Country Music star Melanie Dyer is set to leave Australia and set up camp in Nashville soon. The Mt Russell singing product says she’s hoping to make the big trip over in late march early April in a bid to enhance her profile in the States. Mel says she has...

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Cheryl Recognised for Her Dedication to the SES

An Inverell SES member has been acknowledged following a recent ceremony at Ashford to recognise the dedication and long service of members in their cluster of units. Cheryl Leader, a member of the Inverell unit, received her National Medal for 15 years’ service in...

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Fire Crews Act Swiftly to Extinguish Escaped Fire

Fire crews, assisted by heavy plant and aircraft, have managed to contain a fast-moving fire in the Howell Rd area near Tingha on Saturday. Angus McDowell from the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team says the fire a private property pile burn and burned...

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