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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...

Volunteer Grants Program

Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, is encouraging local not-for-profit groups to consider applying for funding under the Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Joyce says Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers,...

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Carols in the Park 2024

The Sapphire City Concert Band have had their final Christmas rehearsal ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated hosting of the Carols in the Park. The free family event is set to be one of the busiest on Inverell’s Christmas calendar with appearances from the...

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Atep Family Deportation Still Unclear

The community of Bingara are still awaiting news about a family who are on the cusp of deportation back to Papua New Guinea. Petrus Atep and his family of 10 fled Papua New Guinea after receiving deaths threats from a rival tribe following an incident where a hire car...

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Junior Saints Join Northern Heat AFL Team

Three Inverell Saints juniors have been put through their paces on Saturday as part of the Northern Heat Development Program. Zach Johnson and Hayden Peters enjoyed the Heat’s second session at the University of New England in Armidale but were without Billy Thom who...

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Salvos Toy and Poker Run Set to Go this Saturday.

Inverell Salvation Army in conjunction with several local motorbike organisations will once again stage their Toy and Poker Run this Saturday. Motorbike enthusiast will gather at the Country Kitchen opposite the Post Office and will ride through town to drop off...

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Warialda Doctor Recognised

Dr Diana Coote has been recognised with the 2024 Rural Medical Service Award for her service to the township of Warialda by the Rural Doctors Network Dr Coote has had 28 years of experience as a General Practitioner in Warialda and completed a Fertility Control course...

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