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Local News

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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...

Woman Wins Big in Tenterfield

A Tenterfield woman has been left speechless after discovering she’d won $200,000 in yesterday’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The New England resident held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1720, drawn last Monday and looks forward...

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Moylan Still Frustrated at Bill Rejection

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan remains frustrated and disappointed about the NSW Minns Government’s rejection of the Opposition’s Crime Bill last week. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Moylan says neither the government, the Greens and certain Independents, who...

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ANZAC Park Playground to be Demolished

Glen Innes Severn Council have advised that the ANZAC Park playground will be closed from Monday, 13 October for the demolition of the existing playground. Works on the new Nature Play Park are scheduled to commence on Monday, 27 October 2025, carried out by Moduplay....

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Lisztomania Wins Trial ahead of Kosi

Inverell trained Lisztomania is on track for next month’s The Kosciuszko after winning its trial over 900 metres in Newcastle yesterday morning. Lisztomania, ridden by star hoop Kerryn McEvoy who has been booked for the ride in the $2 Million race, peeled away from...

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Sporting Club Upgrades Given the Green Light

The Bingara Sporting Club's bowling greens will undergo an overhaul thanks to a grant from the Community Building Partnership program. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the Bingara Sporting Club to deliver the $18,000 in funding which will see...

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