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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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...

Sapphire City Concert Band Gets Council Backing

Sapphire City Concert Band Inc will receive assistance from Inverell Shire Council ahead of their 30-year celebrations in August. Following their April Council meeting, Council has agreed to a request from the band for their annual donation for 2024/2025 to be...

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Joyce Celebrations Tempered by Cancer Diagnosis

The Nationals Barnaby Joyce has been emphatically returned as the member for New England following Saturday’s federal election. Mr Joyce claimed 52.43% of the New England vote from Labors Laura Hughes with 20%, One Nation’s Brent Larkham with 10.28%, followed by the...

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Police Boost for the Northern Tablelands

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed six new probationary constables to the region. The new recruits will start their careers in the New England Police District next week after graduating from the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn. Four will be...

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Walcha Roos Withdraw from Group 19

The Walcha Roos have decided to withdraw from the Group 19 first grade competition. Their future had been up in the air following big losses to start the season with Saturday being the final straw after pulling out of their game against the Tingha Tigers. Meanwhile,...

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Saints Start 2025 in Winning Fashion

The Inverell Saints have kicked off their AFL Northwest premiership defence with wins in both the men’s and ladies’ games played at Varley Oval on Saturday against the Gunnedah Bulldogs. After a sluggish start, the Men’s team booted away to record a massive 124 point...

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Inverell F.C Down But Not Out

Inverell F.C have gone down 2-1 to Oxley Vale Attunga on Saturday in Round 5 action in the Northern Premier League. Coach Damian Shutz says it was a tough game with a few things not going their way. He says he’s not overly concerned about the loss and is glad that his...

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Women’s Golf Championships Kick Off in Inverell

The Inverell Golf Club held the first round of their women’s championships last week. Casey Trevithick is the championship leader after finishing with 86 off the stick while Catherine Lane leads the nett competition with nett 70. The second round of the 3-round...

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