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Disability Networking Event in Inverell

A new speed-networking event called Regional Pathways to Possibility will be held in Inverell on October 28 designed to showcase the wide range of disability supports and services available across Inverell and surrounding regions. Service providers are encouraged to...

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...

Drought Breaker for Inverell Runner

Local trainer Todd Payne had some Sydney success with his runner Lisztomania on Saturday in the TAB Highway. The $5.50 favourite, ridden by the world’s best jockey James McDonald, stormed down the middle of the straight to edge out Exit Fee. The win broke a 733-day...

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Man Charged Over Offensive Images

A man has been charged for allegedly being in possession of a large number of offensive images in the states north. About 2.30pm on Wednesday (5 February 2025), officers from New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Inverell where electronic...

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STA FM Rural News | 08-02-25

STA FM Rural News | 08-02-25

Inverell Weekly Cattle Sale – Tuesday 4th February Inverell offered 1197 mixed cattle 195 less from last sale.                                            Minimum export buyers with two major operators absent and a heavy cow buyer not operating. Backgrounders and...

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Celebrity Chef Returns to Glen Innes

Glen Innes Show Society have confirmed that celebrity chef Matt Goliniski will again return for this year's Show’s Gourmet Fiesta. Mr Golinski, who came to fame through the show Ready, Steady Cook, appeared at last year's show and will showcase his culinary skills...

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Water Plans to Pull Plug on Farmers

Government plans to strip water from farmers will force many to pull the plug on food and fibre production, NSW Farmers has warned.As the state government prepares to finalise its water sharing plans in eight major rivers, NSW Farmers Water Taskforce Chair Richard...

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