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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...

Freight Route Survey

Gwydir Shire Council is dedicated to ensuring our regional road network is resilient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of our community. Since the project began in 2022, we have gathered invaluable data that informs road maintenance and upgrade decisions...

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Square & Compass and Staggy Creek Register Wins

Square and Compass have survived a low scoring contest against Campbell and Freebairn in Round 6 of the Inverell cricket competition at Varley Oval on Saturday. Jack Cole with 27 and an unbeaten 20 from Tony Blake were the main stays in Campbell and Freebairn Rebel's...

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Recall for a Remote Control

There’s been a recall of a range of remote controls for Instinct Bio Fire iFire electronic burners sold online nationally between 10 July 2022 and the 14 August this year. The items are being recalled due to the button/coin batteries in the remote control not...

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Inverell Street March Against Violence

Hundreds have turned out for the Inverell Community Violence Prevention Team Annual Street March Against Violence in Inverell this afternoon. Escorted by police, marchers proceeded down Vivian St, onto Byron St, Down Otho St and back to Victoria Park via Rivers St to...

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New Self-Test Kit Approved by TGA

In an Australian-first and huge step in STI prevention for Australian women, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Touch Biotechnology’s new sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-test kit for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, providing greater privacy and fast...

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2024 Marquart Jug Final

The 2024 Marquart Jug final was played on Saturday with the  4-ball-best-ball matchplay starting with a qualifying round back in July. Dave Martel and Gary Lamrock played Jack Brown and Brady Lennon in a very close match on Saturday, with Dave and Gary having a 6...

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