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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...

Squadron Energy STEM Scholarships

Squadron Energy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Scholarships have been awarded to two local Year 10 students.  Sapphire Wind Farm Operations Manager, David Williamson presented the awards this week to Henry Oliver from Macintyre...

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Inverell Saints AGM

Inverell Saints held their Annual General Meeting yesterday which saw a fresh face take on one of the executive roles. Jaimie Pay was elected unopposed as the Club's new Vice President, while Chloe Gleeson remains as Secretary and Clare McCosker retains the...

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Inverell Golf Monthly Mug Results

Inverell golfers played their men’s monthly mug on Saturday. Darren Green was the winner after he finished with a nett 65 and was 1 ahead of 2nd placed, Jim Shadlow. Jim was the A Grade winner with his 6, B Grade was won by the Club Captain, Mat O’Reilly, with nett...

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Local Race Trainer Wins After Long Absence

Local trainer Dean Smith has made a successful return to the track snaring a winner with his first runner for 25 months. Smith saddled up KINGS GOLD to win a Benchmark 58 race at Gunnedah on Saturday. His last runner was in September 2022, coincidentally also a winner...

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STA FM Rural News | 07-12-24

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 3rd December Inverell penned 958 less to offer 1263 good quality cattle.                                                  All the regular buyers attended although not all exporters operated.                          Trends were dearer for...

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Local Students Awarded Schloraships

Squadron Energy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Scholarships have been awarded to two local Year 10 students, Henry Oliver from Macintyre High School and Charlie Hope from Inverell High School.  Sapphire Wind Farm...

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