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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...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Joyce Celebrations Tempered by Cancer Diagnosis

The Nationals Barnaby Joyce has been emphatically returned as the member for New England following Saturday’s federal election. Mr Joyce claimed 52.43% of the New England vote from Labors Laura Hughes with 20%, One Nation’s Brent Larkham with 10.28%, followed by the...

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Walcha Roos Withdraw from Group 19

The Walcha Roos have decided to withdraw from the Group 19 first grade competition. Their future had been up in the air following big losses to start the season with Saturday being the final straw after pulling out of their game against the Tingha Tigers. Meanwhile,...

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STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 29th April.  There were 1,262 head yarded, consisting of a good supply of yearlings and a fair penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted of several runs of well-bred yearling steers and heifers suitable for restockers...

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Saints Start Premiership Defence

Inverell Saints Men’s and Women’s teams kick off their AFL Northwest premiership defence tomorrow at Varley Oval when they host the Gunnedah Bulldogs. Both teams will have some fresh faces along with familiar faces to start the year. The Women’s team, under new coach...

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Government Green Lights Virtual Fences

Farmers have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to legalise virtual fencing for cattle.NSW Farmers' Animal Welfare Committee Chair Rob McIntosh said Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty's announcement was a sign of positive change on the horizon for many farmers across...

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Inverell F.C Hit The Road

Inverell F.C head to Tamworth tomorrow to tackle Oxley Vale Attunga at Gipps Street Sporting Fields as part of Round 5 of the Northern Inland Premier League. 1st grade coach Damian Shutz says any game against OVA is always a tough one but is hoping to keep their...

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Polling Day in the New England

New England residents will go to the polls tomorrow to choose from seven candidates they wish to elect as their next federal member of parliament. National’s incumbent member Barnaby Joyce remains favourite to be re-elected from Labor’s Laura Hughes, Greens Wendy...

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Tigers Hope Walcha Roos Make the Trip

The Tingha Tigers will be hoping to make it 4 from 4 when they meet the struggling Walcha Roos at Bob Ward Oval tomorrow in Round 4 action in the Group 19 Rugby league competition. It’s been a battle for the Roos who have struggled to be competitive on the field this...

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