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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...

New Data on $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Boom

New data from the Clean Energy Regulator and the ACCC shows despite the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program only coming into effect on 1 July this year, it’s already been a roaring success, with nearly 20,000 solar batteries being installed in the month of...

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Group 19 Semi Final Action Heats Up

Inverell Hawks and the Tingha Tigers will battle it out for the hosting rights for this year’s Group 19 Rugby League Grand Final when they clash in Sunday’s Major semi-final at Varley Oval. Hawks 1st grade coach Jamie McCormack says his team is looking forward to the...

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Central North Rugby Finals Series

The finals kick off in Central North Rugby tomorrow with the knockout minor semi-final between the Quirindi Lions and reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars. The Lions have been the big improvers this season but will have to knock over the Blue Boars who are keen to go...

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Busy Weekend for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C have a daunting task of playing two games this weekend as part of the Northern Inland Premier League. The first task is against East Armidale Utd at the Sports Complex on Saturday who sit just behind Inverell F.C on the points table and they’ll back up on...

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Local Couple Return from Drovers Run

A local couple have returned from taking part in their 3rd Drover’s Run which concluded this week in Tamworth, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Mitch and Tanya Orchard say their 9 day Run was a success despite the wet start to the trek which kicked off...

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Nikki Awarded for her Tireless Efforts

The hard work promoting the SuperKick program throughout Glen Innes that Nikki Lee has done has been recognised. Nikki has been named as the NSW/ACT winner of the NAB AFL Superkick Volunteer of the Year category. As much as the State award is tremendous recognition of...

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Moylan: Give Communities A Fair Go

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan is concerned proposed renewable energy projects will be given the green light to be set up in the region without any regard of his constituents concerns or opinions. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says a Bill was rushed...

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