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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...

Two People Dead After Crash in Armidale

A cyclist and motorist have died as well as a number of people have been injured following a crash in Armidale over the weekend. About 3.30pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to Long Swamp Road, Armidale, following reports a car and several cyclists had...

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Two Bores Cleared of PFAS in Warialda

Early results from the additional testing of three bores at Warialda have now been received by Gwydir Shire Council.  Encouragingly, the samples collected from the Saleyard and Gragin Road bores had no detectable levels of PFAS, with town water supply now to be...

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Inverell Makes Hot 100 Locations List to Watch 2025

Inverell has made the list of realestate.com.au’s Hot 100 locations to watch in 2025 alongside 21 other locations in NSW. The list was compiled by a panel of industry experts – including the heads of major agency groups, buyer’s agents, researchers, investors and an...

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3 Wins for Inverell Trainers at Moree Christmas Meeting

In racing news Inverell trainers had a great day out at the Moree Christmas meeting on Saturday racing three of the six winners. Jo Methven celebrated her first winner since returning to the track 7 weeks ago when BETTER TOMORROW won the Class 1 and Maiden Plate. This...

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STA FM Rural News | 14-12-24

STA FM Rural News | 14-12-24

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 10th December. Inverell penned similar numbers at 1193 head for the last sale of 2024 with the next sale on the 7th of January 2025. Quality and trends were mixed with not all cow buyers operating however feeders and backgrounders were...

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