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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...
Man Charged and Arrested on Child Sex Offenses

Man Charged and Arrested on Child Sex Offenses

A 51-year-old man, arrested and charged with 8 counts of intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years of age whilst under his care, has been bailed to appear in Armidale Local Court in January The Sydney Morning Herald reports the man, who worked at a long...

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Public School Teachers Win New Pay Deal

Public School Teachers Win New Pay Deal

Public school teachers across NSW have voted to accept the NSW Government’s three-year award agreement, formally completing last year’s four-year pay deal. This agreement will mean the state’s 95,000 public school teacher workforce will continue to have highly...

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Region Set to Receive Hot Weather Blast

Region Set to Receive Hot Weather Blast

A large pool of hot air will spread across Australia in the opening week of November, giving many parts of the country an early taste of summer. Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino says a stubborn ridge of high pressure to the south of Australia has been allowing...

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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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