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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...
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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IHS Thump Warialda in Marie Cornish Shield

IHS Thump Warialda in Marie Cornish Shield

A 5-wicket haul from Inverell High school's Georgie Lennord has led her team to a resounding 6 wicket win over Warialda High School in Round 1 of the Marie Cornish Knockout shield at McCosker Oval yesterday. Warialda lost repeated wickets through their innings to be...

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CWA Inverell Turns 100

CWA Inverell Turns 100

The Inverell Country Women’s Association are preparing for a big day on Friday when they celebrate their 100th anniversary. Inverell CWA President Desie Kearsey says the Inverell Branch was set up in 1924 following the opening of the 1st branch in Bingara instigated...

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CEF Grant Closes Oct 31

CEF Grant Closes Oct 31

The Country Education Foundation is currently inviting students to apply for the 2025 round of grants. Students aged between 16 and 25 can apply for funding which can be used to reimburse recipients for claims of education expenses including campus accommodation,...

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