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Local News

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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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...

Ritchie Flies in Early for Highlander Launch Night

Former Australian cricketer known for his comedic alter ego Mahatma Coat has arrived Inverell overnight to be the special guest at the Inverell Highlanders Sponsors Night and Season Launch tomorrow night at the RSM Club. Greg Ritchie, who played 30 Tests and 44 One...

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Last Round of Local Cricket Tomorrow

Despite the minor premiership being sewn up, there’s still the battle for 2nd spot to be decided in tomorrow’s final round of the Inverell Cricket competition. Square and Compass consolidated top spot on the points table after their solid win over Campbell &...

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Payne Seeking Berth in Country Championships Final

Inverell trainer Todd Payne will be eyeing off a berth in next month’s Country Championships Final at Randwick when his horse Lisztomania goes around in the Hunter Northwest Country championship qualifier in Tamworth on Sunday Lisztomania, who is coming off a...

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Moylan Listens to Local Paramedic Concerns

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has discussed the staffing issues with local paramedics at Inverell Ambulance station following a meeting last week. Mr Moylan says local paramedics are concerned at the rostering system, which has them working more shifts, more...

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Petrol Prices Drop in December Quarter

The quarterly average for retail petrol prices decreased in the December quarter 2024, hitting a three-year low in real (inflation adjusted) terms, the ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report has found. Click to enlarge Average retail petrol prices across the...

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Inverell Highlanders to Enter Women’s Team in 2025

The Inverell Highlanders have confirmed they will field a Women’s team to compete in the Central North Rugby Women’s 10 competition this year. Central North teams agreed to accept the Highlanders proposal at a committee meeting last month to field a 7’s team when they...

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