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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...
Bundarra Cup Saved

Bundarra Cup Saved

This year’s Bundarra Cup has been salvaged and will be run at Armidale. A month ago it was announced that the popular Bundarra Cup meeting had again been cancelled because of the need for track improvements, and now Racing NSW has stepped in to ensure the iconic race...

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Wet Weather Forecast for the End of the Week

Wet Weather Forecast for the End of the Week

Rain is coming this week to virtually all of New South Wales, most of which has been parched during the first three weeks of September. Weather meteorologists Anthony Sharwood says rain will be heaviest in central and eastern parts of the state, with the possibility...

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Nurses and Midwives to Strike Today

Nurses and Midwives to Strike Today

NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members will hold a 24-hour strike today (Tuesday 24th September) over the NSW government’s refusal to properly value the dedicated patient care that public sector nurses and midwives provide in increasingly challenging...

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Festival Fun at Warialda

Festival Fun at Warialda

Saturday’s Warialda Honey festival was held in brilliant sunny conditions at Jim Payne Oval with organisers saying they couldn’t have asked for a such a beautiful day. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was on hand to officially open the festival and award this...

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More Action Needed to Curb Illegal Sales of Vapes

More Action Needed to Curb Illegal Sales of Vapes

Health Minister Mark Butler believes a more assertive" approach is needed to crack down on stores illegally selling vapes, with many outlets still breaking the law. The Australian Associated Press reports laws that kicked in from July saw vapes only allowed to be sold...

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Glen Innes Dominate Business Awards

Glen Innes Dominate Business Awards

The town of Glen Innes has shone bright at the New England Northwest Business Awards held at Gunnedah Town Hall on Friday night. Local organizations GLENRAC, Ben Falls Retreat, Catch Power, and the Glen Innes Business Chamber all took home wins, showcasing the town’s...

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