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Local News

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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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 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...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Saints Host Hawks in Pre-Season Hit Out

The Inverell Saints will host the Goondiwindi Hawks in a pre-season match at Varley Oval tomorrow. The reigning AFL Northwest premiers in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions will be on display tomorrow with both teams revealing several new faces to their line ups....

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Warialda Set to Jump

The Warialda Jockey Club has received 61 acceptances for tomorrow’s Mick Farrell Memorial Warialda Cup meeting. Inverell trainers dominate the Cup with four runners – Todd Payne’s Sensational Reward, Wayne Oakenfull’s Zaidin and Ridge Wilson’s Puzzle Designer and...

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Recall of Popular Side-By-Side Vehicle

Polaris Australia have recalled a popular side-by-side vehicle due to safety concerns. Polaris has determined that on some 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles, cracks on part of the charging system may develop which could allow water to contact live parts of the high...

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PBR Hits Armidale This Weekend

The toughest sport on the planet rides into town this weekend for one unmissable night of heart-pounding, bone-rattling action – the 2025 PBR Monster Energy Armidale Invitational. Australia’s best bull riders are coming head-to-head with the fiercest bulls in the...

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NATS to Light Up Mead Park

League players and their families can look forward to safer, brighter evenings at Mead Park Oval, with a commitment from the Coalition Government to install much-needed lighting. Short winter days in Glen Innes often force players to train in the dark.  Member...

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