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Local News

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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...
Haussler Calls for Community Support for Mini World Cup

Haussler Calls for Community Support for Mini World Cup

Founder of the Joeys Mini World Cup Heinrich Haussler has paid tribute to the players, coaches, managers, and parents who participated in this year’s event. Mr Haussler says this year’s Joeys Mini World Cup has been the biggest Inverell has ever hosted, and the impact...

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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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Informal Votes Cast at Local Elections

Informal Votes Cast at Local Elections

An analysis of the recent Inverell Shire Council election reveals just under 20% of eligible voters did not cast a ballot. The NSW Electoral Commission says of the 13,207 enrolled voters, 10,901 or just on 83% cast a vote over the 7 days the poll was open. Of the...

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Local Govt Elections Update

Local Govt Elections Update

Local government election results continue to come through with Glen Innes Severn and Gwydir Shire Councils confirming their new councillors for the next 4-year term. Incumbent Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Rob Banham, Carol Sparks, Tim Alt, Margot Davis, Max...

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Race for a Cure 2024

Race for a Cure 2024

High Fuelled Mower action is being held in Inverell this long weekend with the North West Mower Racing Association’s ‘Race For a Cure’. The charity racing event is being held this Saturday and Sunday of the October Long Weekend on the 5th and 6th October, with all...

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