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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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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...

14 yr old Arrested in Armidale

Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested following an alleged break and enter in Armidale on Monday morning. Police were called to a home on Donnelly Street, following reports of a break and enter just before 3am and were told a person had allegedly entered a bedroom...

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New England MP Weighs in on Rail Trail Debacle

New England MP Barnaby Joyce has weighed in surrounding news of $8.7 million of funding withdrawn from Glen Innes Severn Council for the New England Rail Trail by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. According to Mr Joyce, no reason was given...

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Australia Post Parcel Scams on the Rise

Australia Post is reminding customers to stay vigilant against scams during the upcoming Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas sale periods- with new research revealing 75% of Australians believe scams are becoming more convincing. Customers need to be...

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Warmer Weather Sets Record for the Region

A run of oppressive heat is currently impacting NSW, with some towns in the state expected to see the warmest run of November days in 15 years.  Weatherzone meteorologist Ashleigh Madden says a blocking high pressure system centred near New Zealand is directing...

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NSW Agriculture Continues to Soar

Farmers have beaten the odds to lift NSW’s agricultural production to its third highest level in history, according to a new report released by the state government this week. Despite challenging seasonal conditions during the first half of the year, NSW’s...

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Two Teens Charged Following Pursuits in Armidale

Two teenagers have been charged following an alleged break and enter and pursuit in the state’s north west over the weekend. About 1.30am on Wednesday 20 November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation after reports of a...

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Lions Youth of the Year Awards Celebrated

Big crowds have turned out for the Lions Inverell, Youth of the Year Awards at the Sporties last night. Four Macintyre high school students had the opportunity to share their thoughts on prepared speeches as well has two impromptu questions. Contestants Edie Morton,...

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