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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...
NIAS Partners with Whitehaven Coal

NIAS Partners with Whitehaven Coal

The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) is excited to announce its new partnership with Whitehaven Coal and looks forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring to the region. CEO of NIAS Shona Eichorn says this partnership embodies a shared commitment...

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Healthcare Staff Shortage

Healthcare Staff Shortage

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has appealed to the NSW and Federal Governments to join forces to address the shortage of maternity services and General Practitioners in the region. The lack of midwives and obstetricians in the region is highly...

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Open Gardens a Success

Open Gardens a Success

The Open Gardens event held last weekend as part of the Sapphire City Festival celebrations was met with enormous success. According to Susan Dolby from Down-to Earth Inverell Garden Group, approximately 450 people visited each garden, which enabled the organisation...

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WaterNSW: Beardy Waters Dam

WaterNSW: Beardy Waters Dam

Dam experts from WaterNSW will visit Beardy Waters Dam next week partnering with Glen Innes Severn Council to enhance the monitoring of local dam infrastructure. The visit to Beardy Waters Dam is part of a WaterNSW partnership with local councils under the NSW...

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Australia Day Awards Nominations 2025

Australia Day Awards Nominations 2025

Inverell Shire Council is calling for the community to nominate someone they think should be recognised for their dedication to the community for an Australia Day Award. Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominations have now opened with categories open for Citizen...

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Cricket Warming Up This Weekend

Cricket Warming Up This Weekend

Round 3 of the Inverell Cricket competition will be played tomorrow kicks with last week’s winners going head-to-head. Reigning premiers Campbell and Freebairn Rebels, who are coming off a 4 wicket win over Staggy Creek, will face Square and Compass at Varley Oval....

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Tinger Tigers AGM

Tinger Tigers AGM

The Tingha Tigers Rugby League Football Club will be holding Annual General Meeting this Sunday. This is an opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and have a say in the future direction of the club, with the club seeking passionate football supporters from the...

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Funding Boost for Early Childhood Health Checks

Funding Boost for Early Childhood Health Checks

More children will get free health and development checks with the Minns Labor Government announcing this week a $7.2 million boost for 881 early childhood education and care services across NSW. More than 7,000 children have received a free health and development...

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Ashford Community Session Today

Ashford Community Session Today

Inverell Shire Council representatives will be heading to Ashford this morning to stage a community drop-in session for local residents. The local community are being invited to come along to meet Council's General Manager Brett, Director Corporate & Community...

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