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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...

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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IJC Race Meeting Produces Surprising Results

Tamworth trainer WAYNE BROWN and jockey MICHAEL HEAGNEY had a big day out at the Inverell race meeting on Saturday winning three of the six races. After scoring with Nipper Bee and Power Beau, the duo combined to win the Inverell Jockey Club’s Diggers Cup with $2.90...

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STA FM Rural News | 23-11-24

STA FM Rural News | 23-11-24

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 19th November. Inverell penned 2221 good quality cattle an increase of 964, a combined prime and store sale.  Young cattle dominated and there was in increase in the cow offering.                The regular buyers attended to a sale of...

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Merger Reforms a Solid Start

Farmers have welcomed new merger reforms amid supermarket pricing scandals and the cost of living crisis but warn more work must be done to fix entrenched competition problems impacting families. On Thursday the House of Representatives passed new merger and...

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Road Closure for Christmas Fair

Inverell Shire council advise there will be road closures in place for the Inverell Christmas Fair in Campbell Park tomorrow. Campbell St into Captain Cook Drive will be closed from the Byron St Roundabout through to Gunson way from around 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon...

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Poker Run to Help Out a Mate

The Sapphire City Motor Sports Club will be holding a Charity Poker Run on Sunday as they raise funds for local cancer charity ‘Helping Out a Mate’. The Poker Run will consist of around 115km of total travel with 5 stops to collect cards making a poker hand, with...

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