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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...
Christmas Toy Drive Launched in Inverell

Christmas Toy Drive Launched in Inverell

The STA FM Christmas Toy Drive in conjunction with the Inverell Community Sewing for Charity has once again kicked off with the community urged to dig deep for the cause. The public are being encouraged to donate an item that can be distributed to those in need this...

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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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First Heatwave for Region Predicted

First Heatwave for Region Predicted

Parts of the New England are set to experience its first heatwave of the season starting as early as late this week. A mass of hot air will spread across Australia this week, causing temperatures to climb, with the highest temperatures to occur over the interior and...

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Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program

Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program

Owners of remote airports and airstrips can now apply for a new round of funding for essential upgrades as part of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. $25 million has been made available under Round 11 of the program to improve the safety and accessibility of...

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