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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...
New England Highway Upgrade

New England Highway Upgrade

Work about to get underway on the New England Highway will improve journeys formotorists at Kentucky with $12.3 million in upgrades to help ensure drivers complete theirjourneys safely. The NSW Government’s Towards Zero Safer Roads Program has invested in these...

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Bingara Pool Opening Delayed

Bingara Pool Opening Delayed

Gwydir Shire Council have decided to delay the opening of the Bingara Swimming pool complex until their satisfied it is suitable for the public to use. Issues with the pool pump and filtration systems during the off season forced Council to seek specialists to resolve...

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Cultural Immersion Tour

Cultural Immersion Tour

A Cultural Immersion Tour is being held at Goonoowigall as part of the school holiday activities being conducted around the district. The free event tour, aimed at those aged between 12-24 years, is being led by Uncle Alex Munro and includes samples of bush tucker,...

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Inverell Councillors Announced

Inverell Councillors Announced

After the distribution of preferences and official declaration of the poll, nine candidates have been elected to represent the residents of Inverell Shire as Councillors for the next four years. The newly elected Councillors are Fiona Brown, Kate Dight, Paul Harmon,...

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New Research Grant for Indigenous Heart Health

New Research Grant for Indigenous Heart Health

The NSW Government’s commitment to closing the gap with improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people takes a step forward with the launch of a pioneering $5 million research program focused on improving cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading...

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Trout Season Now Open

Trout Season Now Open

Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition for the opening of the State’s annual trout fishing season this long weekend with some 3.3 million trout and salmon stocked into NSW waterways over the past 18 months. NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing...

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Whooping Cough Cases Rise in NSW

Whooping Cough Cases Rise in NSW

Whooping cough infections continue to rise across NSW, with NSW Health encouraging parents to take steps to protect their newborn baby. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that spreads from one person to another and causes severe episodes of coughing. The symptoms...

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