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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...

Inverell Golf Club Mills Plate

Inverell Golf Club’s Men’s Mills Plate matchplay was finalised on Saturday. Peter Schofield and Tom Murphy took the lead on the first and were never headed, being 1 up at the turn and managing to get to 3 up before Scott Moylan and Marcus Muggleton made a brief...

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STA FM Rural News | 30-11-24

STA FM Rural News | 30-11-24

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 26th November. The supply of stock at Inverell reduced by 497 head to 1,724.                                                   The yarding was dominated by heavy yearling feeder steers and heifers plus export bullocks and cows with only a...

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Tigers Start Preparing for 2025

The Tingha Tigers Rugby League Football Club invites all current and interested Ladies League Tag players and families to a meet and greet this evening at the Inverell Sports Complex. Triple premiership winning coach, Ivan Lackay will be in attendance and says he’s...

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Farmers Reminded of New Wage Laws

NSW Farmers is reminding employers of new wage theft laws that will come into play from 1 January 2025. Under these new laws, harsh criminal penalties will now apply for businesses that intentionally underpay their employees, regardless of the quantum of the...

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Ashford Water to be Fluoridated Next year

After receiving final approval from NSW Health, the fluoridation process of the Ashford water supply will commence in 2025. Council had resolved back in 2007 to  proceed with fluoridation of the Ashford water supply and in order to fluoridate the water supply...

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MHS Students Make Northwest Volleyball Teams

Eleven Macintyre High School Students have made the Northwest Volleyball Teams. Out of the 16 students that went to Armidale last Thursday for the Northwest Volleyball Trials, 4 boys, Tenny Pasco, Liam Daley, Sam Burns and Will Canham as well as 7 girls, Angela...

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