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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...

Grand Final Rematch Highlights G19

Some big games are scheduled this weekend in round 4 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. At Bob Ward Oval in Tingha, the Tigers and the Inverell Hawks meet for the first time this season in a grand final re-match. Both teams are coming off solid wins last week...

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Inverell F.C Expecting Tough Battle

It’s a top of the table clash in the Northern Premier League when Inverell F.C tackle Moore Creek in Tamworth tomorrow. Coming off consecutive draws, Inverell F.C will be hoping to play for a full 90 minutes if they’re a chance of knocking over their arch nemesis....

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Appeal to locate missing teen in Quirindi

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Oxley Police District. Harmony Tyler, aged 16, was last seen in Nowland Avenue, Quirindi, about 7.30pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Unable to be located or contacted since, officers...

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Fire Extinguished After Threatening Properties

A bush fire that was burning in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully, on the western edge of the Uralla township has now been contained after it threatened properties in the area yesterday afternoon. The John St Fire alert level was raised to Watch & Act with...

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Northern Daily Leader to Halt Printing Daily Paper

Australia’s largest independent publisher ACM Media have confirmed the final printed weekday edition of the Northern Daily Leader will be published on May 8 after it was revealed the Tamworth Press site would cease operation. The daily newspaper serving Tamworth, New...

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