Police were out in force on the road and water in Inverell, Ashford and surroundings areas during the Australia Day long weekend. New England Police District, assisted by the Dog Unit and Peel Highway Patrol, patrolled Copeton and Pindari Dams and surrounding roadways...
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Fatal Crash at Goondiwindi
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal motorbike crash at Goondiwindi today, January 30. At approximately 9:45am emergency services were called to Riverton Road at Watsons Crossing following reports a motorbike had crashed. The rider of the motorbike, a...
Fire fighters Continue to Battle Upper Bingara Road Fire
Firefighters continue efforts to contain the Upper Bingara Road Fire, which began on 26th January due to a lightning strike. The fire is burning in remote terrain and remains at ‘Advice’ level, currently classified as ‘Being Controlled’. To date, the fire has burnt...
Local Cricket Resumes after Christmas/New Year Break
An unbeaten 44 from Troy Brabant has guided Staggy Creek to a comfortable victory over Square and Compass at Varley Oval in round 10 results in the Inverell Cricket competition on Saturday. In a rain reduced match, Square and Compass were set into bat and made 6/105...
15-year-old boy Charged, Stolen Sportscar Recovered
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after two cars were stolen from homes in Armidale this morning. Officers attached to New England Police District have been told two women, aged 28 and 29, were asleep in their home in Armidale shortly before 3am (Sunday 2 February...
Boy Flown to Newcastle After Bike Accident
A young boy sustained serious chest injuries after he was involved in a motorbike crash at the Inverell motorcross track on Saturday morning. It’s believed just after 11am, the boy hit a jump and went over the handlebars whilst conducting basic bike training....
STA FM Rural News | 01-02-25
Inverell Prime Cattle Sale – Tuesday 28th January Inverell reduced numbers by 2072 head to offer 1392 good quality cattle. Trends improved for most steer yearlings heifers firm to cheaper. One...
Local Cricket Resumes After Break
The race for the finals commences tomorrow when Round 10 of the Inverell Cricket competition is played. The match of the round is the top of the table clash between Staggy Creek and competition leaders Square & Compass at Varley Oval. Of their previous three...
Ready to Go for the Bundarra Show
The show circuit begins in the region this weekend when the annual Bundarra Show kicks off tomorrow. Despite not having showjumping events this year, organisers say they will be having a full horse show program, their regular ute show and Twilight Arena Sorting. Show...

