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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...

AFL Northwest Grand Finalist to be Confirmed

Grand final berths are up for grabs in the AFL Northwest competition with the Inverell Saints waiting in the wings to see who’ll they’ll face in premiership deciders next week at Varley Oval. The Tamworth Swans will face a rejuvenated New England Nomads in the men’s...

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Grand Final Berths Up for Grabs for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C’s Northern Inland Premier League teams are preparing for their major semi final clash with Moore Creek F.C at the Sports Complex tomorrow. 1st grade coach Damian Shutz says a lot is at stake with a premiership berth on the offering adding there’s good...

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Holy Trinity Claims State Championship

Holy Trinity School’s Under 14’s rugby league team have tasted success at the NSW u14's Small Schools State Championship played in Bathurst this week. Holy Trinity had qualified for the final after defeating Gilgandra in a semi-final at Coonabarabran 44-20 three weeks...

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R U Ok? Day

Today is R U Ok? Day, the National Day of Action which encourages Australians to check in with others and start meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’, reinforces the message that every day is the right day...

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HNEH Recognises Staff at Annual Awards

Hunter New England Local Health District’s dedicated staff and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Tamworth overnight.The annual event brought together more than 140 guests to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of the district’s workforce...

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Lisztomania Gains Kosciusko Start

Inverell trainer Todd Payne has secured a spot for his horse Lisztomania in the $2 million the Kosciusko at Randwick on Saturday October 18th. Blake Palmer from Narrabri won a slot for the big race and offered Walcha owner Mark Taylor the slot for Lisztomania and will...

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