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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 Concert Band Open Day

Sapphire City Concert Band Open Day

The Sapphire City Concert Band will be conducting round 2 of their Open Day rehearsals this weekend as part of the Sapphire City Festival event. The first Open Day was held in May at the rehearsal room of the Inverell Music Centre, however have now opted for both a...

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Cricket Season Starts Tomorrow

Cricket Season Starts Tomorrow

The 2024/25 Inverell Cricket season kicks off tomorrow with four teams out to gain the early momentum in the opening rounds. Staggy Creek, Square and Compass, and Delungra will be out to interrupt Campbell and Freebairn’s hopes of back-to-back titles. Round 1 action...

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Big Day Ahead Tomorrow for Local Tatts Syndicate

Big Day Ahead Tomorrow for Local Tatts Syndicate

The Tatts Syndicate that managed to gain a slot in tomorrow’s $2 million Kosciusko are gearing up for a big day at Royal Randwick. Syndicate manager Scott Williams says around half dozen syndicate members and their partners have travelled to Sydney to see their...

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Good Acceptances for Holy Trinity Race Day

Good Acceptances for Holy Trinity Race Day

Inverell Jockey Club have received 60 acceptances, including emergencies, for its 5-race non-TAB program this Saturday. The track remains a soft 7 with Jockey club Officials hoping no further rain will fall on the track ahead of Holy Trinity Race Day. The forecast for...

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Girls Encouraged to Tackle AFL

Girls Encouraged to Tackle AFL

The AFL Northwest League has announced a Girls Only AFL Series starting later this month in Tamworth and Gunnedah in an effort of attracting young girls to the sport. Sessions will be held at the Riverside Oval in Tamworth on October 22nd and November 5th and at...

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Possibility of a Wet Spring

Possibility of a Wet Spring

Sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean suggest that a negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole may be emerging, which could influence Australian weather patterns in the second half of spring. A negative I.O.D in Australia typically increases the likelihood of...

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Sportsman Dinner to Support Local Sportsman

Sportsman Dinner to Support Local Sportsman

The sporting community are being encouraged to support a Sportsman Dinner in Glen Innes next month for former Cronulla winger player and Glen Innes local Nathan Stapleton who was left a quadriplegic after suffering a spinal cord injury while playing rugby union in...

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