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Local News

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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...

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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AFL Northwest Blue Heelers Back in 2025

Representative footy for both the men’s and women’s competitions will be played in 2025 in an exciting step for AFL in the Northwest region with the Blue Heelers playing matches at the end of June on home soil. The men will play the North Coast Force while the women...

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Back To School for Local Kids

Most local schools are set to begin the schooling year today following the festive season break. Staff have already commenced the schooling year, preparing to welcome back students into classrooms for Term 1. MacIntyre High, Inverell High, Ross Hill Public, Inverell...

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Driver Fails to Overturn Suspension

A Uralla mother’s plea to have a driver’s licence reinstated has been denied by Armidale Magistrate Mark Richardson after a court appearance on Monday. The Northern Daily Leader reports Dimity Turner had her licence immediately suspended after she was clocked driving...

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Youth Crime Petition Launched in State Parliament

A petition has been launched with NSW Parliament in a bid to address youth crime in rural and regional areas. Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says the petition seeks to strengthen bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from re-offending, provide increased...

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