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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...

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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Polaris Recall Side by Side Vehicles

Polaris Sales suppliers have updated their recall notice from December for 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 side by side vehicles. The recall is due to the exterior door handle actuators on some vehicles may stick and cause the door to unexpectedly...

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Safety first this season

Farming families are encouraged to review their farm safety practices as NSW's school holidays continue.   NSW Farmers workplace relations spokesperson Peter Wilson said while summer could be a busy period on many farms, it was critical farm safety remained a top...

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Teen Charged with Vehicle Theft

A 15-year-old teenager has been charged following the theft of a vehicle last week from the Inverell CBD. Police say a Toyota Hilux was stolen from Byron St last Thursday evening just before 7pm. It’s believed the keys were left in the Hilux at the time of the...

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Break-in at Local Business

Investigations are continuing into a break and enter at a business in Vivian St on New Year’s Eve. Police say an unknown offender or offenders have gained entry to the premises by breaking through the front door in the early hours of the morning. It’s believed an...

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Clean Up Continues in Glen Innes

The NSW SES Glen Innes Unit has thanked several units from across the state that came to assist following last Friday’s wild storms that caused severe damage to the town. Crews attended and have completed 97 jobs over the last 3 days overseeing repairs to smashed...

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