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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...
NSW Teacher Vacancies Continue to Drop

NSW Teacher Vacancies Continue to Drop

The NSW government says teacher vacancy numbers in NSW public schools have fallen to a three-year low under their government as they work to address the teacher shortage. New figures show that there were 24 % fewer vacancies at the start of Term 3 than the same time...

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Operation Operating Room

Operation Operating Room

Operation Operating Room directors managed to catch up with staff from the Inverell Hospital and see the new, portable ultrasound in action. This new piece of equipment was donated by the group to the hospital earlier this year, with community funds of around $80,000...

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Aust Govt Mobile Centre to Visit Tingha

Aust Govt Mobile Centre to Visit Tingha

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre will be heading to Tingha early next month to provide much needed services to the community. The Mobile Service Centre will be providing Tingha residents information about Australian Government payments for rural...

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Local Students to Attend National Youth Science Forum

Local Students to Attend National Youth Science Forum

Two Local High School Students have been successful in their application to attend the prestigious National Youth Science Forum which takes place during the January School Holidays. Year 11 Inverell High School Students Temiloluwa Deji-Ojo and Myleigh Franklin placed...

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Coastal Performance for Concert Band

Coastal Performance for Concert Band

Final preparations and rehearsals are being made for the Sapphire City Concert Band’s reciprocal visit to Ballina mid-September. This will be the band’s first external visit to Ballina, to play in a combined concert with the Ballina Shire Concert Band, who visited...

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New Committee for Inverell Cricket Association

New Committee for Inverell Cricket Association

A new Inverell Cricket Association committee has been elected following their recent annual general meeting. Liam Spalding has been elected President, Troy Brabant and Jack Cole will share the Vice President role, Simon Smith remains as Secretary and Jack Bennett...

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Busy Bee Nominations Open

Busy Bee Nominations Open

Gwydir Shire Council is welcoming nominations for the Fay Honour & Debbie Ford Busy Bee Award to recognise a valued member of the Warialda community. The award is dedicated to two women, Fay Honour and Debbie Ford who were instrumental in starting the Honey...

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