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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...

New Initiative for Disadvantaged Individuals of Inverell

Inverell locals are set to receive a highly acclaimed initiative funded by the NSW Government aimed at giving disadvantaged individuals Employment Opportunities throughout the region. Local organisation Pathfinders in conjunction with Ace Community Colleges and...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Teen Arrested Under Operation Soteria

A teenage boy faced court on Friday charged with allegedly stealing a vehicle in February this year. Between 4am on Sunday 23 February and 10am on Thursday 27 February 2025, five vehicles were allegedly stolen in the areas of Inverell, Orange and Blayney. One of the...

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Two Arrested After Separate Incidents

A 42-year-old Inverell woman has been charged with stealing offences allegedly committed last week. Police say the woman stole from a person following an alleged incident outside a residential premises in the Inverell township, as well as larceny in relation to retail...

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Brennan Just Misses out on State Honour

Inverell auctioneer Darcy Brennan from Lehman Stock & Property has gained selection into next year’s Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association national competition after finishing up runners up in the NSW Young Auctioneers Competition on Friday at the...

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STA FM Rural News | 12-04-25

STA FM Rural News | 12-04-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 8th April.       There was a few more cattle yarded this week for a total of 987 head.                                          The yarding consisted of a good supply of yearlings and there was also a fair...

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Wombats Hope to Bounce Back

Round 2 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition kicks off this evening when reigning premier Warialda Wombats host the Moree Boomerangs at the Rec Ground. The Wombats are coming off a loss to the Tingha Tiger in round 1 and will be looking to get their title defence...

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Saints Host Hawks in Pre-Season Hit Out

The Inverell Saints will host the Goondiwindi Hawks in a pre-season match at Varley Oval tomorrow. The reigning AFL Northwest premiers in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions will be on display tomorrow with both teams revealing several new faces to their line ups....

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