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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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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 Cleans Up After Snowstorms

The clean-up after the weekend snowstorms continue over in Uralla Shire with homes still without power across the region. Council staff are working to quickly repair roads in the network which were damaged with Torryburn Bridge remaining closed to through traffic,...

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Must Win Game for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C are back at the Sports complex tomorrow hosting Armidale City Westside in Round 17 of the Northern Inland Premier League. The recent wet weather and snow has played havoc with their games over the past few weeks and coach Damian Shutz is hoping his side...

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Drug Bust in Inverell

Five people have been charged following an investigation into the supply of methylamphetamine with more than $170,000 worth of methylamphetamine seized in the state’s north. In February 2025, detectives attached to New England Police District established Strike Force...

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Free workshops for Sheep Producers

Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands next week . Hosted by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, ‘Staying in sheep: what the future holds’...

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Stock Killed in Accident

Several stock have been killed following an accident on Alan Cunningham Road at Gineroi, between Bingara and Warialda on Tuesday afternoon. Just before 4pm, the driver of a QLD heavy vehicle towing an attached livestock trailer with sheep failed to navigate a slight...

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