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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...

Summer Solstice this Weekend

The southern hemisphere’s summer solstice will occur this weekend, marking the longest day and shortest night of the year in Australia. The summer solstice occurs when either of Earth’s poles reach their greatest tilt towards the Sun, with the summer solstice occuring...

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Vodaphone to Expand Footprint in 2025

Phone company Vodaphone are set to expand their footprint across the New England next year. The Northern Daily Leader reports the network expansion will switch on in early 2025 and will triple the number of mobile sites Vodafone has in regional Australia, with the New...

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Demerit Point Return Scheme

Almost 1.1 million drivers are on track to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence as the NSW Government urges a safe Christmas and New Year on the state’s roads. The second year of the demerit point return scheme will end on 16 January next year, giving...

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Urgent Trolley Jack Recall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued an urgent recall for multiple types of vehicle jacks from a particular brand. Sihao PTY LTD, trading as Vevor Australia, have multiple vehicle jacks affected by the recall including a Low profile floor...

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Returning Face to Deputy Position at IHS

Inverell High School will see a returning face to an executive position which will aid the school’s Inclusion and Support unit. Karina Hutchings, who was previously with Inverell High School before taking on a position at the Department of Education and working out of...

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Firefighters Battling a Fire Near Bingara

NSW Rural Fire Service are attending a fire at a property at Keera near Bingara this afternoon. The fire, which started at around 3pm yesterday, has burned out 27 hectares with the NSW Fire Service Namoi Gwydir unit saying the cause of the fire is yet to be...

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