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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...
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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ACM Newspapers Stop Printing Local Newspapers

ACM Newspapers Stop Printing Local Newspapers

The final copies of several Australian Community Media newspapers will be printed this week, bringing an end of an era in reporting local issues. Publications including the Inverell Times, Moree Champion, Tenterfield Star, Glen Innes Examiner, and Country Leader were...

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NSW Farmers Calls Out Activists in State Government

NSW Farmers Calls Out Activists in State Government

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has strongly criticised activists in the NSW Government following media reports on land clearing.On Friday, media reports incorrectly claimed NSW was "a global hotspot for deforestation", citing NSW Government figures claiming...

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Two Dead After SUV Crashes into Creek Near Mungindi

Two Dead After SUV Crashes into Creek Near Mungindi

Two people have died after a SUV crashed off a road and into a creek near the NSW-Queensland border. Emergency services were called to Carwal Creek Bridge, south of the Mungindi township, after a SUV left Morialta Road after 1.15am on Sunday 15 September, crashed down...

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Chaps Wins B & F and Gains Saints Life Membership

Chaps Wins B & F and Gains Saints Life Membership

Inverell Saints Captain Hayden Chappel has signed off his 2024 AFL Northwest season with his 6th Club Best & Fairest following Saturday nights Presentation Night at the Inverell RSM Club. Chappel, who led the Saints to their 5th premiership earlier this month, won...

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Inverell FC Premier 1sts to Host Grand Final

Inverell FC Premier 1sts to Host Grand Final

The Northern Inland Premier League 1st Grade Division of Inverell FC are this year’s Major Semi Final winners and through to the Grand Final after defeating Moore Pk in what was dubbed the closest and toughest game of any match from any division this season. Both...

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