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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...
Campbell Continues Brilliant Year

Campbell Continues Brilliant Year

Sean Campbell from Inverell RSM Civilian Rifle Club has won the National Rifle Association of Australia Kings Prize held in Brisbane over the weekend. Sean, shooting in the F Open category, shot over 3 days in a very strong field from across the country. He dominated...

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Inverell Police Pursuit Ends in Arrest

Inverell Police Pursuit Ends in Arrest

Two men have been charged after a lengthy pursuit in the New England region last Friday. About 6.50am, officers from the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a white Ford station wagon on the Gwydir Highway, Elsmore after checks revealed it was...

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Aboriginal Early Years Program

Aboriginal Early Years Program

Local organisation Pathfinders are offering free support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 3 to 6 yrs entering school with the Aboriginal Early Years Program. The program is aimed at families needing support with preschool and school...

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Holy Trinity Art Union Prize Winners

Holy Trinity Art Union Prize Winners

The wet weather from last Friday did not hamper the festivities celebrated at the Inverell Jockey Club with the annual Holy Trinity Art Union still conducted on Saturday. Though the races were scratched due to unfavourable track conditions brought on by the previous...

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Far Too Easy Wins the 2024 Kosciusko

Far Too Easy Wins the 2024 Kosciusko

Dreams do come true, and the horse a syndicate of Inverell people owned for a day has taken out Australia’s richest race for country horses. A record crowd at Randwick on Saturday, including several members of the local Tatts Hotel syndicate, cheered home Murwillumbah...

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STA FM Rural News | 19-10-2024

STA FM Rural News | 19-10-2024

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 15th October. Inverell penned 1019 mixed quality cattle a slight rise of 155head. Not all regular buyers attended resulting in mixed trends with a noted increase for feeder heifers and strong demand for light background steers. Quality...

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New Leadership at Gwydir Shire Council

New Leadership at Gwydir Shire Council

Residents of Gwydir Shire will have new leadership after a New Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been appointed following an election at yesterday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Cr Tiffany Galvin has been elected as Gwydir Shire’s new Mayor while Cr Sean Coleman from Warialda...

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