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Local News

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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...
Two Drivers Escape Injury

Two Drivers Escape Injury

Two people have escaped serious injury after an accident at Gilgai this morning. Emergency crews attended the accident at the corner of Hall St and Bundarra Rd just before 6am where police allege one car T-boned another and flipped the vehicle. NSW Ambulance confirmed...

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Community Urged to Talk About Dementia

Community Urged to Talk About Dementia

This week is National Dementia Action Week and Inverell Community Support are encouraging families and friends to talk more openly about dementia. Sandy Scoble from Inverell Community Support says they want to break down some of the barriers such as the fear of...

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Green Cestrum Poisoning a Risk This Spring

Green Cestrum Poisoning a Risk This Spring

Landholders in the Northern Tablelands and Northwest NSW should be aware of an increased risk of Green cestrum (Cestrum parqui) poisoning, with the plant becoming more prevalent after recent rainfall.Green cestrum is a shrub that is poisonous to humans and animals...

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Inverell Shire LG Election Count Continues

Inverell Shire LG Election Count Continues

Counting continues for the Inverell Shire Council Local Government elections with three candidates exceeding the quota to be elected onto the next Council. Paul Harmon, Kate Dight and newcomer Greg Kachel look certain to be elected but will not be declared officially...

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Hazard Reduction Burn in Inverell

Hazard Reduction Burn in Inverell

Firefighters from Northern Tablelands will continue to take advantage of the favourable weather conditions to undertake much needed Hazard Reduction Works ahead of the approaching fire season. From this morning, local crews assisted by NSW RFS North Eastern Area...

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