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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...

Take Care on Country Roads This Christmas

NSW Farmers is urging travellers to take extra care on country roads this Christmas, with many regional roads and bridges still damaged and in need of urgent repair.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the state’s road infrastructure remained in poor condition...

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Glen Innes Health Hub Provider Unveiled

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is delighted to announce that Rural Fit, an allied health organisation dedicated to improving the health outcomes of rural communities, has been selected as the operator for the Glen...

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Local Councils Conduct PFAS Testing

Following detections of PFAS chemicals in Warialda’s water supply, Councils around the region are testing their water supplies to ensure its still safe to drink. Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve recently completed PFAS sampling and testing of potable...

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Glen Innes Ram Raid

Police are on the lookout for a vehicle used in a ram raid at Glen Innes earlier this week. At about 11.20pm on Tuesday 17 December, officers from New England Police District responded to reports of a ram raid at a service station on Ferguson Street, Glen Innes. A...

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Operation Christmas/New Year Now in Effect

Operation Christmas/New Year 2024 has commenced and will conclude at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025 with Double demerit points applying for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences. Minister for Regional...

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Revised Garbage Collection for Inverell

Inverell Shire Council informs residents that there will be 𝐧𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲. Wednesday collection will be collected on Boxing Day Thursday, 26 December. All collections from Boxing Day will be collected one day in arrears until...

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Boxing Day Deal Scams

As consumers gear up to snag a Boxing Day deal, shoppers are being warned to keep a close eye on the websites they are browsing, with new research revealing risky shopping behaviours have risen by 9% since last year. While attempting to save time while shopping, three...

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