New England MP Barnaby Joyce believes Australians will go to the polls on May 17th for the federal election. The former Deputy Prime Minister was surprised current P.M Anthony Albanese didn’t call the election late last year due to the perceived downward trend in...
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Tragic Escalation of Youth Crime Crisis
The NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take strong and immediate action to help regional communities being gripped by youth crime, after a tragic escalation of the crisis. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said he is deeply disturbed by an...
Three Teens Arrested After Motorcyclists Dies
A critical incident investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in the state’s north today. About 7.15am, (Tuesday 28 January 2025), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Isuzu D-Max...
Baker Recognised with an OAM
A former Inverell Shire Deputy Mayor and businesswoman has been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honor roll. Di Baker was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to local government and service to the community of Inverell. She says she feels honored...
Australia Day Award Winners
Ken Middleton has been named Inverell Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year following Sunday’s Awards ceremony at Victoria Park. Mr Middleton was recognised for his dedication, selflessness, and passion for the Inverell community and those less fortunate, working...
Shamedy Romps in at Deepwater
Inverell trained SHAMEDY has scored the easiest of wins in this year’s Deepwater Cup, romping home by 7 lengths. The $1.80 favourite, trained by Todd Payne, is co-owned by a number of people throughout north and gave several Deepwater Jockey Club committee people...
Moylan Frustrated at Sydney Courts Decisions
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan remains frustrated at the legal system after several offenders received bail from Sydney courts recently and are now back roaming local streets. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Moylan says there was a spike in incidents over the festive...
STA FM Rural News | 25-01-25
Inverell Prime Cattle Sale – Tuesday 21st January. The threat of hot conditions lifted Inverell numbers to 3464 good quality cattle 1272 extra. A large increase in young cattle and cows. Trends were generally cheaper for the young cattle the cows not as much....
Golfers Ready to Swing for the Sapphire Cup
The Inverell Golf Club is all set for this weekend’s Inverell RSM Club Sapphire Cup. A full field of 212 players have been booked for Saturday and Sunday’s Fourball with players hoping to pick up some of the $16 500 worth of prizes. Golfers are coming from across NSW...

