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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...
Bitumen Resealing Inverell

Bitumen Resealing Inverell

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that, weather permitting, bitumen resealing will be undertaken later today. The works, which are to take place on Swanbrook Rd, Moore St and McIvor St, will be under traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place with...

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Reece Hot Water Unit Recall

Reece Hot Water Unit Recall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a recall on a particular Outdoor water heater unit. The ACCC have advised the Thermann X Split Heat Pump Water Heater Outdoor Unit, sold exclusively by Reece Australia, has had its THP45 series of hot...

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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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Sapphire City Festival Finale 2024

Sapphire City Festival Finale 2024

The Sapphire City Festival continues this week with the celebrations gearing up for one of its biggest finales to date this weekend. On Saturday morning the festival will feature the Down to Earth Inverell Garden Group Open Gardens, which will have 5 gardens open to...

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Hawks Coaching Roster Confirmed

Hawks Coaching Roster Confirmed

Inverell RSM Hawks Rugby League Club have confirmed their coach roster for 2025. Former Northern Division and Group 19 Senior men’s Head Coach Jamie McCormack has signed on to lead the A grade Men’s team. McCormack brings a wealth of experience dating back to 1986...

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Galvin Excited to Lead Fresh Faced Gwydir Shire Council

Galvin Excited to Lead Fresh Faced Gwydir Shire Council

New Gwydir Shire Council Mayor Tiffany Galvin has thanked the community for their support following the recent local government election saying she’s ‘pretty chuffed’ to become the Shire’s new Mayor. Cr Galvin was elected to the position of Mayor following a mayoral...

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Childhood Chronic Pain Needs More Attention

Childhood Chronic Pain Needs More Attention

Alarmingly, recently-released research shows on average, 20.8% of children are challenged by chronic pain at some point in their childhood – approximately five kids in each classroom. As students settle into their final term of the year, experts are calling for...

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