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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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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 minuteโ€™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...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says itโ€™s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Highlanders Kick Off Season with Trip to Tamworth

The Central North Rugby season gets underway this weekend with the Inverell Highlanders having a difficult task to open their year. The Highlanders have a trip to Tamworth on Saturday and a first up mission to tackle the Pirates. Club President Justin Oakenfull says...

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Pre Poll Voting Kicks off on Saturday

Despite Pre-poll voting kicking off this week around the country for the upcoming May 3rd Federal Election, early voting will commence in Inverell this ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ. The venue for pre-poll voting will be the Masonic Hall in Otho St, next to Lennons Butchery....

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Election Corflutes Vandalised

New England MP Barnaby Joyce has accused his political opponents of pulling down his election material around the electorate. Speaking on STA FM yesterday morning, Mr Joyce says a number of corflutes that have been placed around the electorate have been removed adding...

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Anzac Day Commemorations in the Region

Australians across the country will pay their respects to the fallen at Anzac Day commemorations tomorrow. In Inverell, the annual dawn service will take place at 5:45am at the Cenotaph in Evans Street with the March kicking off at 10:30 followed by the service at...

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Police Make Arrest After Pool Break In

Inverell police have arrested one man and are searching for a second offender following a break-in at the Inverell Aquatic centre on Tuesday night. About 9pm, two offenders gained entry to the facility whilst the building was closed and an amount of property including...

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Payne Targets Tamworth Cup

Fresh from his Country Championships exploits, the Todd Payne trained Lisztomania will be hoping to go one better in todayโ€™s $200,000 Tamworth Cup. Payne says if he were to win the Tamworth Cup, Lisztomania would be eligible for the Big Dance adding he has one goal on...

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Council Facing Financial Struggle

Glen Innes Severn Council will contemplate a permanent 68% rate rise over three years at todayโ€™s Council meeting in an effort to make council financially sustainable. Council is considering 4 scenarios with three of those options having a significant special rate...

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Gravesend Water Alert Lifted

Gwydir Shire Council advises that the Gravesend boil water alert issued last month has been lifted and the water supply is now safe to drink. The boil water alert was issued on the 31st of March due to the runoff into the Gwydir River that caused problems for water...

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