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Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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 minuteโ€™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...

SES Warning on Trees

The State Emergency Service has issued a warning to residents and campers to be wary of large trees which may fall following the recent wet weather. SES Commander with MacIntyre Region Peter O'Brien says the root system of some large trees arenโ€™t coping with the...

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ISC Mayor Dight: Cost Shift Must Stop

Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight has raised concerns over the growing burden of cost shifting from State and Federal Governments onto local councils. A recent report commissioned by Local Government NSW reveals a record $1.5 billion in costs have been shifted onto...

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Inverell Shire Council has approved the allocation of $1,249,986 to Stage 2 of the MR187 โ€œGraman Northโ€ Yetman Rd realignment and pavement rehabilitation project, continuing its commitment to improving rural road infrastructure across the region. The funding...

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Inverell Mountain Bike Club Extends Licence

Inverell Mountain Bike Club have re-entered a new Licence agreement with Inverell Shire Council to continue to use the Mountain Bike Facility for a further 5 years. The Licence Agreement between Council and the Inverell Mountain Bike Club for the piece of Crown Land...

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Sapphire City Concert Band Turns 30

Inverellโ€™s Sapphire City Concert Band is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with the community encouraged to come along and celebrate with them. The Band, which started in 1995, will be joined by the Ballina Shire Concert Band, New England Wind...

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Rain Washes Out Sporting Events

Weekend rain forced various sporting events in the region to be postponed. Winter Race Day meeting was abandoned by Racing NSW stewards on Saturday following a track inspection. Racing NSW stated in a post that 10mm of rain had fallen on the track on Saturday morning...

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