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Local News

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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...
Sapphire City Festival Great Duck Race

Sapphire City Festival Great Duck Race

The countdown is on to one of the features of Saturday’s Festival Finale in Campbell Park with the running of the Inverell East Rotary Club’s Great Duck Race. Pat Miller from the Inverell East Rotary Club says the $50 book of 10 tickets for the corporate race are...

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Former Local Wins $3m QLD Home

Former Local Wins $3m QLD Home

A former Tingha resident has hit the jackpot after winning a home in Noosa valued at over $3 million following a Yourtown Prize Homes draw. Colleen Cameron, who grew up in Tingha and still has family in the area, had her lucky number drawn out earlier this month after...

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Virtual Fences Are the Future

Virtual Fences Are the Future

Farmers have cheered as a state government inquiry has backed calls for virtual fencing technology to be legalised for use in NSW. NSW Farmers Dairy Committee member Robert McIntosh said the extensive benefits of virtual fences were evident in the state government’s...

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Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominations Open

Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominations Open

Inverell Shire Council is calling for the community to nominate someone they think should be recognised for their dedication to the community for an Australia Day Award. Inverell Shire Australia Day Award Nominations have now opened with categories open for Citizen...

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High Winds Bringing Risk of Increased Fire Danger

High Winds Bringing Risk of Increased Fire Danger

A broad high pressure system is poised to move across southern Australia later this week, bringing with it a very dry air mass and gusty southerly winds that could significantly heighten fire danger ratings in the eastern regions of the country. Weather forecaster...

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