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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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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...

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...

Highlanders Bow Out with a Fight

The Inverell Highlanders first grade team have signed off a disappointing season with a 36-19 loss to reigning premiers the Narrabri Blue Boars in Round 13 results in Central North Rugby competition. In torrential rain, on a muddy pitch and freezing conditions,...

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High Prices Achieved at Clune Range Bull Sale

A local stud has sold a bull for one of the highest prices ever achieved at an on-property auction in Australia. Lot 1 Clune Range Untouchable U441 was knocked down for $300,000 at the Guest Family’s annual Clunie Range Angus Bull sale which was conducted at...

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Saints to Face Nomads in the Cold at Armidale

The Inverell Saints are preparing for cold and blustery conditions when they travel to Armidale to tackle the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval tomorrow in Round 12 action in the AFL Northwest competition. A top temperature of 8* and around 20-40 mm of rain is...

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NSW Beef Gross Margins Improve

New beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from NSW beef enterprises have generally improved since October 2024, driven by rising cattle prices and strong performance in the feedlot sector.The recent analysis from the NSW Department of Primary...

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RLX makes to make Systems Upgrades

The Regional Livestock Exchange, which controls the Inverell Saleyards, has written to its customers and suppliers, informing them of an upcoming important systems upgrade at RLX, which will come into effect from next week In the Letter, RLX advises their...

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Inverell F.C Not Taking Norths Lightly

Inverell F.C are on the road to Armidale to face bottom side Norths Utd at Phil Wheaton Oval tomorrow as part of 16 of the Northern Premier League. Inverell F.C sit in 3rd place on the ladder but have a couple of games in hand and will be looking to knock this one...

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Chance Games May Not Go Ahead

The wet and cold weather forecast may hamper many sports which are scheduled for this weekend. The postponed Round 13 matches in Group 19 between the Inverell Hawks and Glen Innes Magpies at Varley Oval along with the Tingha Tigers/Uralla Tigers game at Bob Ward Oval,...

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