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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...

Moree Teen Charged with Break and Enter

A teenager has been charged over an alleged break and enter in Moree as part of Operation Regional Mongoose. About 10am on Sunday 6 October, police were called to a house on Edward Street, Moree, following reports of a break and enter, with officers attached to New...

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Severe Weather Warning for the Region

An outbreak of dangerous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will impact large parts of the state over the next two to three days. A low pressure system and a series of associated troughs will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to parts of the New England region in the...

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NSW SES Urge Residents to Protect Pets During Weather

The NSW State Emergency Service is reminding residents to prepare their pets and animals for the increased risk of storms throughout the ongoing storm season. Storm season traditionally occurs from September to April each year, during which the frequency of storms,...

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GISC Water Service Interruption Today

Residents of Glen Innes Severn Council are being advised that there will be a water service interruption being conducted today. Streets impacted by the closure include Church St between Oliver St and Mackenzie St on both sides of the street and Heron St between Church...

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HECS Debts to be Wiped

Millions of Australians will have hundreds of dollars wiped from their HECS debt after the government passed new laws which will change how the student loans are indexed each year. News.com.au reports about $3bn will be removed from more than three million Help loans;...

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Armitage Leaves Behind Legacy

The regions’ stock and station industry is mourning the loss of respected agent David Armitage who died recently at the age of 90. In an item in the Northern Daily Leader, Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association president Peter Baldwin described Mr...

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