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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...

Kiernan Takes out Monthly Mug

The Inverell men played their postponed Monthly Mug on Saturday at the Inverell Golf Course. Trevor Kiernan produced a wonderful round to finish with a nett 65 to take this month’s mug. Jono Alliston also produced a great round to take out A Grade with nett 67. Other...

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Holy Trinity Bring Home Success from EKKA

Holy Trinity School Inverell has enjoyed tremendous success in the led steer competition at the Brisbane Exhibition. A steer exhibited by the school won both the Champion ‘On the Hoof’ and ‘On the Hook’ sections in the Heavyweight class of the led steer competition at...

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Tingha Outclass Uralla in Group 19 Final

The Tingha Tigers have set up a major semi final meeting with the Inverell Hawks after they downed the Uralla Tigers 40-12 in the Group 19 Rugby League Qualifying Final at Bob Ward Oval yesterday. Captain Brayden Vickery says his team played a better brand of football...

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Road Fatalities Shock Community

A man has died in a crash in the state’s New England region. About 6.35pm on Friday (8 August 2025), emergency services were called to Gwydir River Road, about 5km south of Bundarra, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District...

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