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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...
Uralla Medical Centre to Reopen

Uralla Medical Centre to Reopen

Uralla Medical Centre is set to reopen after recruiting a new G.P to the facility. Dr Anitha P R Jandrajupalli will start working in McMaugh Gardens from the Monday 25th of November in the medical centre from 2nd December. The medical centre had been forced to close...

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RFS Crews Extinguish Grass Fire

RFS Crews Extinguish Grass Fire

NSW Rural Fire Service brigades from Inverell, Gum Flat and Gilgai were called in to assist property owners in extinguishing a fire on the Copeton Dam Rd yesterday afternoon. Crews responded to the fire just before 5pm which is believed to have started by a lightning...

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Unoccupied South Inverell Home Burns Down

Unoccupied South Inverell Home Burns Down

Investigations are continuing into a house fire in south Inverell last night which completely destroyed the premises. NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended a Wynne St home at around 6:30pm to find the house alight. Police say the residence was an...

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Man Charged with Animal Cruelty Offences

Man Charged with Animal Cruelty Offences

A man has pleaded guilty to four animal cruelty charges relating to neglect of animals on a property that ultimately led to the death of a male Maremma. According to an article in the Northern Daily Leader, Bernard Joseph Kennedy, 63, appeared in Armidale Local Court...

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Federal Govt Throws REX a Lifeline

Federal Govt Throws REX a Lifeline

The Federal Labor Government has offered REX Airlines a lifeline to keep regional routes running while the company continues to work through its voluntary administration process. The $80 million support to the airline was announced yesterday, which will also be used...

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