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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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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...

Man on Child Sex Offences Back in Court in March

A 51-year-old man, arrested and charged with 8 counts of intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years of age whilst under his care, will reappear in Armidale Local Court in March for a committal hearing. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year the man,...

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Suspicious vehicle Fire in Inverell

Investigations are continuing in a suspicious vehicle fire in Short St yesterday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW crews and police were called to the scene just after 3am to find a Great Wall SUV well alight. It’s believed the vehicle, which was destroyed, belonged to a...

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Common sense call on climate

Food shortages and grocery price spikes could result if common sense on climate targets is ignored, farmers say ahead of the federal election. NSW Farmers' Conservation & Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said it was vital Australia’s efforts to...

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AFL Northwest Scrap Rules Ahead of 2025 Season

THE AFL Northwest in 2025 will step a few years back in time. The ‘6-6-6’ starting positions and stand rule will not be part of the match rules during next year’s competition. The move has been made to assist umpires in making their role easier as well as easing...

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Police Conduct Search Warrants in the Region

New England Police have carried out several search warrants in the region for property and drug related matters. Searchers were conducted in Inverell, Delungra, Guyra, Armidale and Moree last week after police received information from the public. Drug related...

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Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic on the Move

Australia’s toughest one day cycle classic, the ‘Grafton to Inverell’ has received a date change and will now be incorporated into a national 6 race series. The 64th running of the great race will now be run on Saturday March 15th and will feature as part of the new...

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