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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...

Boy Located Safe & Well in Armidale

Police have located a 12-year-old boy after he went missing from Armidale on Saturday morning 12-year-old Thomas Sherriff was last seen on Jeffrey Street, about 1.30am on Saturday morning and when he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England...

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Joyce Doing What He Can for PNG Family

Further representations have been made by Member for New England Barnaby Joyce, on behalf of a Bingara family on the cusp of facing deportation back to Papua New Guinea. The urgent representations also follow calls from Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan...

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STA FM Welcomes New & Returning Board Members

Inverell Community Radio STA FM held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, welcoming some new and returning members to the board for the next 12 months. Inverell Shire Council’s Peter Caddey chaired the AGM declaring all positions vacant, however as nominations were...

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Scam Warning

Shoppers are being warned of scams as one of the biggest sales events in Australia has commenced. New research has revealed that most Australians plan to purchase gifts online this year leading into the Christmas period who have already taken advantage of Black Friday...

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GISC Rural Roadside Sign Project

Glen Innes Severn Council are reminding residents that applications are still open for the Australian government’s Rural Roadside Sign Project. Residents living within a speed zone of 80km/h or higher can apply for their rural roadside sign at a subsidised cost of...

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