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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...

Squadron Energy on the Ball with AFL Northwest Partnership

Squadron Energy’s Sapphire Wind Farm has thrown its support behind the AFL Northwest by becoming the League’s official ball sponsor. The Squadron Energy logo will be displayed on footballs that will be used through the AFL North West finals series as well as during...

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Racing in the North Centres on Warialda

The annual Warialda Cup Race meeting has received 89 nominations for Saturday’s meeting. The Warialda Cup has 15 runners nominated with local trainers Ridge Wilson, Todd Payne and Wayne Oakenfull having runners nominated for the cup. All races will have 8 horses...

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Apply for a Postal Vote Now

The AEC is urging people who cannot make it to vote in-person, and need to cast a postal vote in the 2025 federal election, to apply early or risk missing out. Every effort is made for applications lodged late in the election period, including using priority and...

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Meeting to Save Bundarra Fire Brigade

A Community meeting last Saturday at Bundarra to discuss the future of the local fire brigade has uncovered possible members that may be recruited to keep the station operating. The meeting was called after it was revealed that the brigade was in need of new members...

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Tide Turning in New England: Hughes

Labor’s New England candidate for the upcoming federal election believes the tide is turning in relation to how the electorate will vote at the May 3rd poll. Visiting various towns around the region, Ms Hughes many people she has spoken to are willing to reconsider...

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Doctors Strike

The Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation (ASMOF) has advised it will proceed with planned strike action between Tuesday and Thursday this week – in breach of the orders of the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC). ASMOF's strike plans will disrupt our...

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