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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...

New Cops Start Career in Inverell

Inverell Police station welcomed several probationary constables who commenced their police careers last week. Probationary constables Kaityln Weekes and Georgina Watson are from outside the area and have relocated to Inverell to take up their positions. The two new...

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Saints Upset at Home

The Inverell Saints have gone down by 1 point in a hard-fought match against the Gunnedah Bulldogs at Varley Oval on Saturday in Round 4 results in the AFL Northwest competition. A late Saints surge which saw Angus Croft boot two goals was not enough for the home...

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Highlanders Go Down in Disappointing Loss

Inverell Highlanders 1st grade coach Gemma Noller says their 48-31 loss to the Gunnedah Red Devils is a tough one to swallow following Round 5 results in the Central North Rugby Competition. Noller says there were some good individual efforts but not a great team...

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Highlanders Searching for an Elusive Second Win

The Inverell Highlanders hit the road to take on the Gunnedah Red Devils in a bottom of the table clash in Round 5 of the Central North Rugby Competition Despite not registering a win in recent weeks, the Highlanders have shown they won’t be push overs this season....

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Investigation Underway into Stolen Bee Hives

Police are appealing for public assistance after beehive boxes containing bees were stolen from a property in the state’s Northern Tablelands. Sometime between Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday (6 May 2026), 80 beehive boxes – including active bee colonies - were stolen...

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Saints March Back to Varley Oval

The Inverell Saints are back at Varley Oval for the first time this season when they host the Gunnedah Bulldogs tomorrow in Round 4 of the AFL Northwest competition. After going down last week to the Tamworth Kangaroos, men’s coach Hayden Chappel says the boys have...

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Hawks to Improve Discipline

Inverell Hawks coach Jamie McCormack hopes his team will improve their ball handling skills and discipline when they host the Moree Boomerangs on Sunday at Varley Oval in round 5 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. Despite being undefeated to date, McCormack...

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