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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...
STA FM Rural News | 12-10-2024

STA FM Rural News | 12-10-2024

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 8th October. Inverell yarded 864 fair quality cattle a slight increase of 187 head. Limited competition on the plainer types with an absence of some feeder operators and a softening of the cow market for similar reasons.   Trends...

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Gastro Cases Rise in NSW

Gastro Cases Rise in NSW

NSW Health has issued a public warning following a spike in gastro cases which are at their highest levels in years. Testing and hospital data is showing a significant rise in cases in the past few weeks, with 2700 people showing up in emergency departments across the...

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Local Junior cricketers Finish Championships

Local Junior cricketers Finish Championships

Northern Inland representative team, which includes Inverell junior cricketers Hollie Woodbury and Chelsea Krauss has finished the Under 15's Youth Girls NSW Championship being played in Singleton on a winning note Northern Inland won both games on Thursday against...

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Inverell Shire to Unveil New Sculpture

Inverell Shire to Unveil New Sculpture

Inverell Shire Council will unveil a new Public Art Sculpture tomorrow ahead of the official opening of the 2024 Inverell Art Prize at that Art Gallery. The new sculpture created by Welsh artist Adam Humphreys has been erected out the front of the Inverell Art Gallery...

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No Penalties For Kids Over Social Media Age Limit

No Penalties For Kids Over Social Media Age Limit

Social media companies will bear the responsibility to block childrens’ access to their platforms as the communications minister mulls an appropriate age limit.  Michelle Rowland is reviewing a minimum age of between 14 and 16 years to access social media, with...

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Prepare Now for Australia’s Severe Weather Season

Prepare Now for Australia’s Severe Weather Season

The Bureau of Meteorology is urging communities to get ready and prepare for Australia’s severe weather season. While severe weather can happen at any time, every year between October and April is Australia's peak time for: tropical cyclones severe thunderstorms...

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Regional Australia Bank Planned Outage

Regional Australia Bank Planned Outage

Regional Australia Bank customers are expected to experience disruptions to their banking services over the weekend, including digital banking, bank cards and Automatic Teller Machine usage. The planned outage is due to a major system update as part of the recent...

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Australia Post Posties Injuries Rise

Australia Post Posties Injuries Rise

Australia Post is urging all Aussies to keep an eye out for Posties, with recent data showing a 30% increase in Posties injured by a third-party on the road. Last year, at least one Postie a week was injured on the roads, that number jumping this year with Posties...

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