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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...

Bushwalker Found Near Drake

A woman who called for assistance after getting lost in the state’s north-west on Sunday afternoon has been found. The 62-year-old woman contacted emergency services about 9.30pm on Sunday (3 May 2026), after she had become lost while bushwalking. Officers from New...

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𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Inverell Shire Council has welcomed a positive assessment report from the State Library of NSW, highlighting the strong performance of Inverell Library across a range of key service areas. At its April Ordinary Meeting, Council received and noted the assessment...

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By Election Results to be Released Tomorrow

Uralla Shire Ward A voters who went to the polls on 18th of April to elect a new Council representative from eight candidates will get the results tomorrow. Uralla Shire Mayor Robert Bell thanked all eight candidates who nominated for the by election and the residents...

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Highlanders Go Close

Inverell Highlanders have missed an opportunity to score a win on home turf after they went down 39-34 to the Narrabri Blue Boars on Saturday in Round 4 action in the central North Rugby competition. 1st grade coach Gemma Noller says it’s disappointing to have the...

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Saints Suffer Losses in Tamworth

The Inverell Saints had a miserable day at the office in Tamworth, registering two losses against the Tamworth Kangaroos at No1 Oval in Round 3 of the AFL Northwest competition. Saints Men’s Coach Hayden Chappel says his side performed admirably but ultimately it was...

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