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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...

Hot Christmas Week Ahead

Christmas Day will be hot and dry for most of Australia this year, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid 30s for most parts of the New England and almost 40 degrees in Tamworth. A lack of monsoon cloud cover in the lead up to Christmas will allow a large and...

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SES Urging Motorists to Stay Safe

With Summer School Holidays officially underway, the NSW State Emergency Services is urging holidaymakers to make safe and sensible decisions. NSW SES Commissioner, Mike Wassing says it was crucial for people to understand the risks, have an emergency plan and know...

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Adopt, Don’t Shop a Pet This Christmas

Families planning to welcome a new cat or dog into their household this festive season are being urged to “Adopt, Don’t Shop”, and help pets in council pounds and rehoming facilities find fur-ever homes. Data from the Office of Local Government shows more than 3,837...

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Shocking DV Figures for Christmas/New Year Period

As New South Wales enters the festive season, the Minns Labor Government is asking the community to help them in their ongoing work to create a safer New South Wales by looking out for one another and standing together against domestic, family and sexual...

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ACCC Warn Consumers on Post-Xmas Discounts

The ACCC has conducted a sweep of sales advertising by Australian businesses online and in store and is concerned that a number of claims about the size and scope of discounts may be misleading consumers. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe says their sweep of Black...

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Runway Maintenance for Armidale Airport

Runway maintenance works scheduled for early 2025 will impact some commercial airline operations at Armidale Regional Airport. Routine pavement maintenance is scheduled for the last week of January and the first two weekends of February, with these works, where...

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Back to Ashford Reunion 2025

The Ashford Business Council has approached Inverell Shire Council with a request for financial support to fund the upcoming Back to Ashford Reunion. Scheduled for the Easter long weekend, 19–20 April 2025, the event invites past and present residents, workers, and...

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