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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...
Paige Picks Up the Baton for Her Aunt

Paige Picks Up the Baton for Her Aunt

A young local woman is using her initiative to raise money for Breast Cancer groups following news her aunt’s breast cancer diagnosis. Paige Vickery will be challenging herself in attempting to run 58kms from Tingha to Bundarra on the 8th of December as well as...

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Big Blue Table to Deliver for Beyond Blue

Big Blue Table to Deliver for Beyond Blue

A local woman is holding an event at Victoria Park in Inverell tomorrow called the Big Blue Table, raising money and awareness about mental health. Shelley Cooper says the fundraiser for Beyond Blue is to support people with all kinds of mental health issues including...

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Bella Impresses at National Championships

Bella Impresses at National Championships

Macintyre High School student Bella Thompson has placed 4th in the Novice Shearing Finals at National Shearing and wool handling championships held at Katanning in Western Australia over the weekend. It’s been a big year for Bella who competed in the NSW championships...

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Joyce Weighs in on P.M Qantas Upgrades

Joyce Weighs in on P.M Qantas Upgrades

New England MP Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Qantas upgrades accusing him of ‘gold-plating’ private holidays with Qantas freebies. It follows excepts from a new book called The Chairman’s Lounge by Joe Aston published in the...

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Aussies Warned of New Centrelink Scam

Aussies Warned of New Centrelink Scam

Services Australia has confirmed a series of fake websites, which are popping up as ads online and on social media, claiming to offer a “bonus payment” of $890, which people must claim before the end of October, only to steal their personal data. According to...

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Man Charged with Sex Offences Against Children

Man Charged with Sex Offences Against Children

A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years of age against eight alleged victims whilst under his care. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the man, who worked at a long day care centre in Glen Innes at the...

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Festival Finishes with a Bang

Festival Finishes with a Bang

The Brighter Access Sapphire City Festival has been hailed a tremendous success following Saturday’s finale evening in Campbell Park. Organising Committee Secretary Peter Caddey says there was a capacity crowd in attendance to see hometown girl Melanie Dyer whose...

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Crickets Finally Kicks Off Finally

Crickets Finally Kicks Off Finally

Campbell and Freebairn have kicked off the new season where they left off with a 4 wicket win over Staggy Creek in Round 2 action in the Inverell Cricket competition on Saturday. Set 166 for victory, veteran Dave Mudaliar with an unbeaten 61, guided his team to...

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