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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...
Girl’s Basketball Team Miss Knockout Final

Girl’s Basketball Team Miss Knockout Final

The Macintyre High School U15s Girls Basketball team travelled to Tamworth yesterday to play against Oxley High School in the North West knockout final. According to a social media post, it was a tough and close game every quarter but unfortunately the team couldn’t...

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Gwydir Shire LG Election Count Close

Gwydir Shire LG Election Count Close

Current councillor Tiffany Galvin leads the way in the Gwydir Shire Council Local Government Election receiving over 17% of the first preference vote. Mick Collins in currently 2nd with 11.23 % followed by Sarah Crump with 10.92 % of the vote. Also polling well is...

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Moylan Supports Age Limit Bans on Social Media

Moylan Supports Age Limit Bans on Social Media

With the federal government announcing legislation yesterday forcing social media companies to enforce a minimum age limit of 16, Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has backed the move. Speaking on STA FM Tuesday morning, Mr Moylan says after the last sitting of...

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Early Warning as Fires Reported in the District

Early Warning as Fires Reported in the District

A small grass fire at Tingha became a cause for concern for a little while yesterday afternoon The fire was located at Kempton Rd with the NSW Rural Fire Service stating at the time that there was no immediate danger but encouraged residents to keep up to date in case...

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