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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...

Two Women Charged for Shoplifting in Inverell

Two Inverell women, aged 40 and 28, will face Inverell Local Court in May following a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Byron Street, Inverell last night . About 7:15pm, the two women are alleged to have stolen approximately $500 worth of groceries from the...

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Investigations Close on Bonza Directors

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission will not prosecute the Australian and US directors of collapsed airline Bonza and confirmed the investigation had finished. The airline suspended all flights and went into voluntary administration a year ago with...

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New Guide for Renewables Knowledge

NSW Farmers has launched a new guide to help farmers and rural communities navigate the renewable energy transition.Developed with the support of the NSW Government, EnergyCo and the Queensland Farmers Federation, the Renewable Energy and Transmission Landholder Guide...

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Motorists Be Warned: Double Demerits to be Enforced

Double demerits are in place in NSW and ACT for five consecutive days from midnight Thursday until midnight this Monday over the 2025 Easter long weekend and then four consecutive days from Thursday 24th April to Sunday 27th April over the ANZAC Day long weekend....

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RSM No5 Pennant Team Bows Out

Inverell RSM’s Club No 5 Bowls Pennant team’s hopes of winning  the regional flag have been dashed after going down to Armidale City and Wee Waa on Saturday. The team fought out a close contest against Armidale City in their first game to go down 53-50 after 63...

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Truck Accident Causes Power Outage in Inverell

Essential Energy customers across Inverell were affected by an unplanned power outage just after 4pm today, Tuesday 15 April, following a truck coming in contact with a powerline on Henderson Street, damaging the electrical infrastructure and causing the lowering of...

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