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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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...

Bullets Pull Out of Group 19 for 2025

The Bingara Bullets A Grade & Ladies League Tag side have withdrawn from the Group 19 2025 competition. In a social media  post, The Club states despite their best efforts, they've faced challenges with player numbers that have made it impossible to field...

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Men’s Golf Championships Continue This Weekend

The Inverell Men’s Golf championships continue this weekend at the Inverell Golf course with Rounds 2 and 3 to be played. Liam Spalding was the star for the day last Saturday finishing with a nett 63. Ken Austin was next with 65 followed by John Stansfield with 66....

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Wilson Heads to Narrabri Searching for More Success

Local trainer Ridge Wilson and his team, who landed the Boggabri Cup at Gunnedah last Saturday with Waydie, are hoping to back him up for tomorrow’s Wee Waa Cup at Narrabri racecourse. Waydie proved too good in the $16,000 feature race following a good front-running...

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Hawks Head to Tamworth to Tackle Bears

The Inverell Hawks head to Tamworth tomorrow to play the North Tamworth Bears in another trial match at John Woolaston Oval. The Hawks are coming off a close loss to the Dungowan Cowboys last weekend in testing conditions and will once again use the game to prepare...

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Radio-Thon to raise funds for the Melonoma Institute

STA FM will be conducting a Radio Thon tomorrow in aid of raising funds for the melanoma Institute. The fundraiser comes as several local Inverell residents, who have been or know of someone who’s been impacted by melanoma, plan to virtually walk to Sydney and back...

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Bridge Work Expected to Cause Delays

Motorists are being advised there will be delays to traffic with the Tingha Bridge to undergo bridge works over the weekend. Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that works will be undertaken on the O’Connor Bridge on the Bundarra Road tomorrow and Sunday between...

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Man Jailed for Threatening Brother and Breaching Bonds

A Guyra man has been sentenced to 10 months jail for pulling a knife on his brother and breaching bonds. The Northern Daily Leader reports 19-year-old Dekye Pixton appeared in court this week for breaching multiple bonds and two new charges of armed with intent and...

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Grand Final: Too Close to Call

The Inverell cricket Competition reaches its finale with Square and Compass facing Staggy Creek at Varley Oval in the Grand Final. Square & Compass won their way into the Grand Final after finishing minor premiers while Staggy belted Campbell and Freebairn Rebels...

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