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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...
Inverell Trainers Stand Tall at Bundarra Cup Meeting

Inverell Trainers Stand Tall at Bundarra Cup Meeting

Inverell galloper SENSATIONAL REWARD has won this year’s Bundarra Cup which was run at Armidale on Saturday. Trained by Todd Payne and ridden by Scott Sweedman, SENSATIONAL REWARD dictated the race from the outset and had 2 lengths to spare on the line. Earlier, Ridge...

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Mower Races Raise Over $2500 for MND

Mower Races Raise Over $2500 for MND

The Northwest Mower Racing Association have conducted yet another successful event over the long weekend raising money for a very worthy cause. The Association President Gordon Jones says the Club held the Racing for a Cure event, raising over $2500 for the Motor...

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Inverell F.C Women’s Team Recognised

Inverell F.C Women’s Team Recognised

The accolades keep on coming for Inverell F.C whose Women's team were awarded the Team of the Year at the Northern Football Awards in Newcastle on Friday night. In May, the Club held a charity day that raised $2500 for local cancer organisations that led to them...

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STA FM Rural News | 05-10-2024

STA FM Rural News | 05-10-2024

Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 1st October. Inverell penned 677 good quality cattle reducing by half with rain events through the drawing area. The regular buyers attended but not all operated. Most sale categories sold to cheaper trends.  Light background steers...

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Chamber Christmas Promotion Confirmed

Chamber Christmas Promotion Confirmed

The Inverell Chamber of commerce and Industry has confirmed their 2024 Christmas promotion with the Choose Inverell Christmas giveaway to kick off next month. The promotion will kick off on November 21st and run until the 21st December with five $1000 sapphire dollar...

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Crime Rises in the New England Northwest

Crime Rises in the New England Northwest

The latest NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data shows an increase in sexual assaults, domestic violence incidents and break and enters into non-businesses across the New England Northwest region in the last 12 months. The statistics show that more than...

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