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STA FM Rural News | 29-03-25

STA FM Rural News | 29-03-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 25th March.  Inverell penned 1241 good quality cattle a slight increase on last sale. There was an increase in quality and trends for cows with all regular buyers attending and operating to a dearer market throughout.  Weaner steers...

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Championships Set for Big Crescendo

The final round of the Inverell Men’s Golf Championships will be played this weekend with the Club champion position a very close affair between Harry Edmonds and Nathan Waters who are equal on total scores of 221 with Angus Croft only 3 shots behind. Andrew Walsh...

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State Ignores Sheep Shutdown Impact

A state government inquiry has failed to recognise the impact of the live sheep by sea trade ban on sheep producers across NSW, farmers have warned.On Wednesday a NSW Government inquiry handed down its final report into the effects of the live sheep by sea trade...

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Bushfire Danger Period Extends

The Bushfire Danger Period has been extended across the Namoi Gwydir region, including the Gwydir and Moree Local Government Areas, until 13th April. Residents and landowners in these areas are urged to take extra precautions and stay informed on fire safety measures....

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Joyce Uncertain How National Debt Will Be Paid back

New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he fears about the national debt which is forecast to hit $1 trillion this financial year. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Joyce says one of the biggest expenditure items is money we now owe other people and the interest we have to pay for...

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Council Works to Revive Sydney Air Service

Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve had discussions with regional airliner Fly Pelican about the prospects of introducing an Inverell to Sydney flight, but have been left disappointed. Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight says unfortunately those talks...

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Watkins Recognised for Service to NSW Fire & Rescue

A local woman has been recognised for her service to Fire and Rescue NSW as the organisation celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in 2025. Jackie Watkins, who the first female to join Fire and Rescue NSW as a retained on-call firefighter in 1986, attended a...

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Tiger to Face Ghost in Pre-season Hit Out

The Tingha Tigers will front up for their first outing of the year tomorrow with a pre-season match against the Grafton Ghosts at Bob Ward Oval. Club President and 1st grade captain Brayden Vickery says four games are scheduled for tomorrow kicking off with juniors at...

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