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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...
Delungra Community Asked to Step Up

Delungra Community Asked to Step Up

Volunteers are being called to assist the Delungra District Development Council after long time stalwart Jim Townsend and Lorna Ogilvie advised they’re scaling down their participation on the committee. Mr Townsend and Ms Ogilvie says due to their health, they’re...

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ISC Financial Statements

ISC Financial Statements

Inverell Shire Council have made public their financial statements for the year ending 30th June 2024. Council will consider the reports of its auditors for the year ended 30th June 2024 at its ordinary meeting to be held on Wednesday 27th November. The public may...

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New Measures for Rivers St Parking

New Measures for Rivers St Parking

Inverell Shire councillors have resolved to change the car parking arrangements in Rivers Street, between Otho Street and Campbell Street following concerns about car parking access for patients to the New England Skin and Medical Clinic. The Clinic had contacted...

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Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

The Inverell Pioneer Village is one of the big winners after being awarded almost $30,000 under Round 2 2024 of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Secretary of the Inverell Pioneer Village Committee Les Moulds says the $29,890.66 will go towards the...

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Fire Crews Extinguish Grass Fire on McIlveen Rd

Fire Crews Extinguish Grass Fire on McIlveen Rd

Investigations are underway into a grass fire at McIlveen Lookout last night. Inverell Rural Fire Brigade crews were called to McIlveen Rd just after 7:30 to find the fire alight. It took crews around 45 minutes to bring the fire under control and eventually...

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