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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...
Racing in the North Centres on Bingara

Racing in the North Centres on Bingara

Bingara Jockey Club will stage its annual Cup meeting tomorrow with excellent fields and good weather assured. Several races have emergencies and Inverell trainer Ridge Wilson will be hoping JAKAT can add the Bingara Cup to its recent Mungindi Cup win. The Club will...

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Inverell F.C Warming Up for Finals

Inverell F.C Warming Up for Finals

Inverell FC Premier League 1sts and reserves teams are looking to continue their winning form as they close in on finals week, hosting last year’s winners South Armidale United FC at the complex this weekend. Though the 1st grade team are sitting in 3rd spot on the...

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Four Youths Arrested Under Operation Regional Mongoose

Four Youths Arrested Under Operation Regional Mongoose

Four teens have been arrested following an investigation into an alleged break and enter and stolen car in the state’s Northern Tablelands under Operation Regional Mongoose. Between 5pm on Monday 19 August, and 1am on Tuesday 20 August, a white Holden Captiva was...

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Community Broadcasting Feedback

Community Broadcasting Feedback

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking feedback on how best to ensure the sustainability of the community broadcasting sector. Community broadcasting plays an essential role in Australia's media...

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Group 19 Minor Premiership Up for Grabs

Group 19 Minor Premiership Up for Grabs

The fight for the minor premiership and finals berths are up for grabs in the final home and away round of the group 19 Rugby League competition. Interest centres on the top of the table clash between the Warialda Wombats and the Armidale Rams on Sunday at Jim Payne...

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Saints Women Aim to Make 3rd Grand Final

Saints Women Aim to Make 3rd Grand Final

The finals series begins in the AFL Northwest competition with the Inverell Saints Women striving to make it to a third successive grand final. The Saints will come up against the Tamworth Swans at No1 Oval in the Preliminary Final with Coach Dallas Baldwin hoping for...

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Police Make Further Arrests Following Weekend Incidents

Police Make Further Arrests Following Weekend Incidents

A fourth teenager has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and vehicle theft in the state’s north-west at the weekend. Just after 12.05am Sunday (18 August 2024), officers attached to New England Police District were called to a motel on Boggabilla Road,...

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Funding Boost for Agricultural Research

Funding Boost for Agricultural Research

Farmers have welcomed a $60 million boost in funding to drive cutting edge agricultural research in seven research facilities across the state. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said the funds would support critical research currently underway into animal nutrition,...

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