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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...

Region Records Highest Deaths on Roads

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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STA FM Rural News | 11-01-25

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...

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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...

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