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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...

Hotter Than Average Weather Forecast for Region

The New England region is set to experience higher than average temperatures in the coming days leading into the working week. Temperatures will be averaging in the mid to high 30s with some parts of the region looking to reach its first 40 degree days for the season,...

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Basin Community Funding to Boost Economy

An agreement between the Australian and NSW governments will see $160 million flow to NSW communities in the Murray-Darling Basin to create jobs and boost local economies. NSW is the first state to access the Australian Government’s record $300 million Sustainable...

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IRLX Prepares for the Festive Season

The Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange have released their closure dates for agents and vendors ahead of the festive season. Yesterday marked the end of the last Prime Cattle and Sheep Sale at the saleyards for the year with the first sale of 2025 scheduled on...

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Zero Turn Mowers Recall

A series of John Deere ZTrak zero turn mowers have been recalled due to an issue with the engine which may cause a possible fire hazard. Model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R are the recalled mowers which were sold in green and yellow between February 2018 and...

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Woman Sentenced to Jail Time

A woman accused of a spate of larceny and shoplifting charges spanning across the New England has been sentenced to serve jail time. Mona Ann French appeared by audio-visual link on Monday before Magistrate Mark Richardson, who sentenced French to 10 months...

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BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report

The Bureau of Health Information has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during July to September 2024. Attendances were up by 2.1% in July to September 2024 quarter from the same...

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Volunteer Grants Program

Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, is encouraging local not-for-profit groups to consider applying for funding under the Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Joyce says Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers,...

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