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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...
Fatal Quad Bike Accident Kills Elderly Man

Fatal Quad Bike Accident Kills Elderly Man

A man has died following a quad bike crash in the state’s north west. Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.30pm yesterday (Monday 30 September 2024), after reports of a vehicle crash, approximately 25km south of Moree. Police from the New England Police...

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Lehman proud of Knights Efforts in Grand Final

Lehman proud of Knights Efforts in Grand Final

Former Gun Flat student Chelsea Lehman has put in a brave effort for the Newcastle Knights against the Illawarra Steelers in the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Grand Final at CommBank Stadium on Sunday but has narrowly missed out on the premiership. The Steelers had to...

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Mini World Cup a Great Success

Mini World Cup a Great Success

The Joey’s Mini World Cup has been hailed as the best tournament held since its inception in 2010. Organiser Heinrich Haussler says a total of 52 teams from around NSW, Adelaide and QLD came up to Inverell for the 4-day tournament The Newcastle team Valentine F.C...

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Bartlett Recognised for Boxing Feat

Bartlett Recognised for Boxing Feat

An Inverell High School student who claimed a championship belt at a major boxing competition on the Gold Coast earlier this year, is in training to defend his title in November. Year 10 student Riley Bartlett won the 15-year-old Championship Belt and returned to the...

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Inverell Shire Councillors to be Finalised Today

Inverell Shire Councillors to be Finalised Today

The 9 positions on Inverell Shire Council have been confirmed by the NSW Electoral Commission following a count of preferences yesterday. Of the 11 candidates who ran at last month’s Local government Elections, incumbents Paul Harmon, Kate Dight newcomer Greg Kachel...

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