The New England Police District recorded the highest rate of fatalities in the state last year. Traffic & Highway Peel Sector Manager inspector Kelly Wixx says the biggest factors causing serious road crashes and fatalities are alcohol, drugs, driver negligence...
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.
Featured Articles
Blue-green algae Red Alert lifted for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae Red Alert warning issued on 27 August 2024 for Pindari Dam. Pindari Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but water users are advised to exercise...
Australia Day Ambassadors to inspire communities across NSW
Australia Day Ambassadors have been announced who will join local communities for a day of meaningful celebrations. Glen Innes Seven Council Australia Day Ambassador will be screenwriter and producer Peter Herbert, keynote speaker and golfer Gary Dawson is Gwydir...
Community Urged to Prepare for Fire
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team are keeping an eye on the weather and fire conditions that are prevailing at the moment. Angus McDowell from the NSW RFS says while pleasant conditions have been experienced at the start of the year, cold fronts that...
Youth Think Tank
Young people in the Inverell Shire can now apply to join a Youth Think Tank, with successful applicants to be paid for their time and be in the driving seat for youth programs in the region. The Youth Think Tank is the brainchild of Inverell based non-profit community...
Glen Innes Mops Up After Wild Storms
Local SES crews were kept busy responding to numerous jobs around Glen Innes following wild storms that swept through on Friday afternoon. Around 90 jobs were reported from Glen Innes which copped the brunt of the storm that hit at around 2:15pm and included large...
Man Charged over Break and Enters at Fire Stations
A man will face court over alleged break, enter and steal offences at two fire stations in the state’s northwest in November last year. In November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation into two break and enters at fire...
STA FM Rural News | 11-01-25
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 7th January 700 head of cattle yarded for the first sale of the year, consisting mainly of yearlings, the light weights suitable for re-stockers and backgrounders, while there were several runs of well-bred and well finished cattle...
Inverell Jockey Club Ready for Carnival
The Inverell Jockey Club have received 40 acceptances for their non-TAB Boxing Day Race meeting on Thursday. 8 horses will run in the Don Small Memorial Class 1 while 9 will go around in the Inverell Sporties Benchmark 58 Hcp. Racing starts at 2:20 while off course...

