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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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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...

New Initiative for Disadvantaged Individuals of Inverell

Inverell locals are set to receive a highly acclaimed initiative funded by the NSW Government aimed at giving disadvantaged individuals Employment Opportunities throughout the region. Local organisation Pathfinders in conjunction with Ace Community Colleges and...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Moylan Investigates Accountability of Service Providers

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has confirmed he has been investigating the accountability and the key performance indicators for service providers receiving funding from the millions of dollars dished out by the state government to tackle rural crime. The NSW...

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Investigations Continue into Separate Accidents

New England Police are investigating two motor vehicle accidents that occurred over the long weekend. The first accident involved a single vehicle on Thunderbolts Way at Stannifer. An adult male passenger, and adult female driver, and 2 children were treated at the...

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Police Active Over Easter

Seven persons have been arrested by Inverell Police for outstanding matters since last Thursday afternoon. Inspector of Inverell Police Blake Keating says these arrests are connected to a range of offences including outstanding arrest warrants, property offences,...

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Easter Bowls Carnival Prepare for 70th Anniversary

The 70th Annual Easter Bowls Carnival kicks off tomorrow at Inverell Sporties with over $10,000 in total prizemoney up for grabs. Competitors will be fighting it to take home some of the $5,400 in the Open 3 Bowl Triples while 5 grand is on the offering in the Open...

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Vets Resume 36 Hole Event

The New England veteran’s week of golf continued in Inverell yesterday with players competing in the 2nd day of the 2-day, 36-hole event. Those to perform well for the men were Russell Edwards from Coraki with 39 points, Ed Van Daalen from Beaudesert and Inverell’s...

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