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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...

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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Weekend of upsets in Central North Rugby

In Central North Rugby, it was a weekend of upset in Round 2 of the competition. Quirindi Lions claimed the Kookaburra Cup after defeating Tamworth Pirates 41-19 on Saturday while the reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars kicked off their premiership defence with a...

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STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 29th April.  There were 1,262 head yarded, consisting of a good supply of yearlings and a fair penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted of several runs of well-bred yearling steers and heifers suitable for restockers...

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Saints Start Premiership Defence

Inverell Saints Men’s and Women’s teams kick off their AFL Northwest premiership defence tomorrow at Varley Oval when they host the Gunnedah Bulldogs. Both teams will have some fresh faces along with familiar faces to start the year. The Women’s team, under new coach...

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Tigers Hope Walcha Roos Make the Trip

The Tingha Tigers will be hoping to make it 4 from 4 when they meet the struggling Walcha Roos at Bob Ward Oval tomorrow in Round 4 action in the Group 19 Rugby league competition. It’s been a battle for the Roos who have struggled to be competitive on the field this...

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Government Green Lights Virtual Fences

Farmers have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to legalise virtual fencing for cattle.NSW Farmers' Animal Welfare Committee Chair Rob McIntosh said Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty's announcement was a sign of positive change on the horizon for many farmers across...

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Quiet Weekend for Highlanders

The Inverell Highlanders have the Round 2 bye this weekend in Central North Rugby. The Highlanders kicked off the season with a heartening performance against Pirates and will be looking forward to hosting Quirindi next weekend. Round 2 action tomorrow sees Quirindi...

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