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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...
Local SES Teams Assist Couple

Local SES Teams Assist Couple

Inverell SES unit were called into action on Sunday evening to locate a couple who had engine trouble on Pindari Dam. The Unit responded, along with the assistance of the Ashford SES, and found the vessel in a cove at the eastern end of the dam at about 2am yesterday...

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Local Cricketers Star for Northwest

Local Cricketers Star for Northwest

Inverell junior cricketer Hollie Woodbury has starred for Northwest in their opening game of the CHS Girls Cricket Championship in Sydney yesterday against South Coast. Hollie bamboozled South Coast claiming an incredible 6/5 to dismiss them for a paltry 25 in reply...

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Gwydir Knock Over Narrabri in Connolly Cup Clash

Gwydir Knock Over Narrabri in Connolly Cup Clash

Gwydir's representative cricket team have defeated Narrabri in the 2nd round of the Connelly Cup at Gwydir Oval in Bingara yesterday. Batting first Gwydir amassed 8/213 with captain Luke Smith hitting 77 and Scott Pleffer 34. In reply Narrabri lost early wickets to be...

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Staggy and Rebels Claim Weekend Wins

Staggy and Rebels Claim Weekend Wins

A superb all-round performance from Nick Cumming has led Staggy Creek to inflict Square and Compass first loss of the Inverell cricket season at Varley Oval on Saturday. Cummin smashed 80 runs in his teams’ total of 5/247 and then claimed 4/29 to assist in dismissing...

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Payne Continues to Roll

Payne Continues to Roll

Inverell trainer Todd Payne left Armidale a winner after his horse Spirit of Pluto greeted the judge in the last race on the 7-race program yesterday Going out a $3.20 favourite, Spirit of Pluto, ridden by Ash Morgan, was almost last on turning into the straight...

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Operation Amarok Seeking Wanted People

Operation Amarok Seeking Wanted People

New England Police have issued an alert to the public to be on the lookout for wanted persons in the region as part of Operation Amarok. Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 32-year-old Travis McLeod and 43-year-old David Towne who are wanted by virtue...

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Recall on SuperCheap Auto Coin Batteries

Recall on SuperCheap Auto Coin Batteries

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have recently issued a recall on SuperCheap Auto branded coin batteries. The 10 pack of lithium button/coin batteries with a CR2032 size have been recalled as the product does not comply with the mandatory standards...

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