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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...

Country Mayors Conference Concludes in Tamworth

Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight attended her first Country Mayors Conference in Tamworth over the weekend and was one of the 46% of new Country Mayor welcomed into the Association from across the state During the conference, the annual general meeting took place which...

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Glen Innes Severn Council Elects New Councillor

David Scott has been elected to Glen Innes Severn Council following a countback election conducted yesterday (Tuesday, 19 November 2024). A countback was held to fill a casual vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Rob Banham on 10 October 2024. At its first...

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Armidale Man Arrested on Multiple Offences

A 27-year-old man has appeared before a New England court charged with allegedly stealing cars, assaulting police and damaging property across northwest New South Wales. New England Police District officers commenced an investigation on Sunday following reports of...

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Macintyre Student Makes it to ARTEXPRESS

A Year 12 Macintyre High Student has had their artwork nominated for exhibition at the 2025 ARTEXPRESS. HSC Student Matilda Oliver was nominated due to a unique sculpture she created which shows a swimmer diving into water and will now be showcased along with other...

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New Address for Outback Cafe and Florist

Northaven Inverell have confirmed their Outback Café and Florist operations will be relocating to a new address in Byron St in the New Year. Both businesses will close over the Christmas - New Year Period to relocate into the old cycle shop near Byron Lane and be open...

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