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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...

NSW HSC Results Highest in Australian History

Students, teachers and families across NSW are reflecting on Higher School Certificate results which landed for students yesterday morning, including a record 69,962 attaining their HSC and another 9,522 who have completed at least one HSC course. The Class of 2024...

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Local Students Excel in HSC

Both MacIntyre High and Inverell High schools are celebrating great HSC results from their 2024 Year 12 students. Inverell High achieved nine Band 6 results for attaining an ATAR score of 90% or greater and 37 Band 5 results for ATAR scores of between 80 and 89%....

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Summer Solstice this Weekend

The southern hemisphere’s summer solstice will occur this weekend, marking the longest day and shortest night of the year in Australia. The summer solstice occurs when either of Earth’s poles reach their greatest tilt towards the Sun, with the summer solstice occuring...

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Vodaphone to Expand Footprint in 2025

Phone company Vodaphone are set to expand their footprint across the New England next year. The Northern Daily Leader reports the network expansion will switch on in early 2025 and will triple the number of mobile sites Vodafone has in regional Australia, with the New...

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Demerit Point Return Scheme

Almost 1.1 million drivers are on track to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence as the NSW Government urges a safe Christmas and New Year on the state’s roads. The second year of the demerit point return scheme will end on 16 January next year, giving...

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Urgent Trolley Jack Recall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued an urgent recall for multiple types of vehicle jacks from a particular brand. Sihao PTY LTD, trading as Vevor Australia, have multiple vehicle jacks affected by the recall including a Low profile floor...

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Returning Face to Deputy Position at IHS

Inverell High School will see a returning face to an executive position which will aid the school’s Inclusion and Support unit. Karina Hutchings, who was previously with Inverell High School before taking on a position at the Department of Education and working out of...

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