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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...
Roo’s Player Free to Play After Ban Dropped

Roo’s Player Free to Play After Ban Dropped

Group 19 Rugby League player Sam Abraham is free to return to the sport after NSW Rugby League overturned his 24 match ban. According to the Inverell Times, the Walcha Roos centre was found guilty last month for an alleged racial slur during the Round 16 match against...

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Man Refused Bail After Glen Innes Assault

Man Refused Bail After Glen Innes Assault

A homeless man has been refused bail in Armidale Local Court after allegedly sexually assaulting and choking a woman in Glen Innes on Sunday night. The Northern Daily Leader reports 39-year-old Antonie Johan Van Meurs was charged with breaking into The Convent in...

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2024 Inverell’s Got Talent Launched

2024 Inverell’s Got Talent Launched

Inverell East Rotary Club have launched the 2024 edition of Inverell’s Got Talent and are calling on local performers to enter. The spectacular is set to take place on Friday night 18th October at the Inverell Town Hall with $2000 in total prizemoney on offer for the...

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Former Uralla Shire Councilor Fronts Court

Former Uralla Shire Councilor Fronts Court

A former Uralla Shire Councillor, who is contesting Saturday’s Armidale Local government election, has fronted Armidale Local Court facing various charges relating to an incident in Narrabri last year. Natasha Ledger is charged with common assault and domestic...

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RAM Recall

RAM Recall

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development have issued a vehicle recall for owners of Ram Trucks built between 2023 and 2024. The 1500 DT Model of Ram Trucks has 166 affected units that have been given the recall notice due to a manufacturing...

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Car Knocks Down Pole

Car Knocks Down Pole

Fire crews have attended an accident at the new roundabout on the Gwydir Hwy in Inverell this morning. Witnesses say a car allegedly struck a power pole, flipping the vehicle onto its roof and bringing the pole down, cutting power to some residents. Essential Energy...

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