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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...

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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Firefighters Battling a Fire Near Bingara

NSW Rural Fire Service are attending a fire at a property at Keera near Bingara this afternoon. The fire, which started at around 3pm yesterday, has burned out 27 hectares with the NSW Fire Service Namoi Gwydir unit saying the cause of the fire is yet to be...

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NSW Stalking Laws Broadened

NSW police have advised the definition of stalking has been broadened and now encompasses the use of technology by domestic and family violence abusers. Police say it is now an offence to use technology to monitor or track the movements and activities of another...

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Man Airlifted to Hospital After Quad Bike Accident

A man aged in his 70’s was airlifted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter following a quad bike accident at Mt Russell on Sunday afternoon. NSW Ambulance were called to the scene just after 3:15 to a report a man had been injured after the quadbike he was riding, hit a...

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Council to Decide on Hosting Big Swim Meet

Inverell Shire Council will discuss at tomorrow’s final Council Meeting of the year whether to sponsor the Swimming NSW Country Regional Meet in January at the new Inverell Aquatic Centre in 2026. The two-day event is scheduled to be held on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18...

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