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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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...

New Initiative for Disadvantaged Individuals of Inverell

Inverell locals are set to receive a highly acclaimed initiative funded by the NSW Government aimed at giving disadvantaged individuals Employment Opportunities throughout the region. Local organisation Pathfinders in conjunction with Ace Community Colleges and...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Another Road Trip for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C head back to Armidale to play Demon Knights tomorrow in Round 15 action in the Northern Premier League. Fresh from their 3rd round victory in the Regional super League last weekend, the team, Inverell F.C will be looking to repeat the result of their...

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Saints Sit Out This Weekend

The Inverell Saints will sit the weekend out and watch on as their opposition slug it out in Round 10 action in the competition. Saints will focus on the Tamworth derby between the Swans and Kangaroos in the Men’s competition and will be hoping the Roos will knock...

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Group 19 Representative Duties Takes Centre Stage

Several Inverell and Tingha players will line up for Group 19 for representative duties tomorrow when they play rep teams from Group 4 and Group 21 at Tamworth’s Scully Park. Tingha Captain Brayden Vickery says this year’s team is more settled than last year’s, saying...

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AMA Welcomes Report into Teenage Vaping

The Australian Medical Association has welcomed new data showing a significant decline in vaping rates among Australian teenagers, describing the findings as a “turning point in youth health” and a testament to the power of strong policy, education, and community...

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Joyce to Attempt to Repeal Net Zero Bill

New England MP Barnaby Joyce will be bringing forward a Private Members Bill to Federal Parliament to repeal the Net Zero Bill 2025. Mr Joyce says the idea that, at this stage, we have put the focus of our nation on a lunatic crusade of Net Zero is treacherous to the...

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MacIntyre Hotbread Stars on National Stage

Local Bakery MacIntyre Hotbread have come back to Inverell with a swag of ribbons from the Australian Best Pie & Pastie Competition held in Sydney on Wednesday. Bakery owner Mitchell Johnson says they received a bronze for their Plain pie and silver for their...

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Highlanders to Test Red Devils on Ladies Day

The Inverell Highlanders finals aspirations are on the line when they meet Central North Rugby competition leaders Gunnedah Red Devils at Rugby Park tomorrow. The Highlanders have been competing well in recent weeks but just letting themselves down in their execution...

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