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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...
Fire and Rescue NSW Help Protect the Elderly

Fire and Rescue NSW Help Protect the Elderly

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are visiting retirement villages and lifestyle communities to share life-saving advice about winter fire dangers to protect our seniors. At present this winter, 11 people have died in residential fires in NSW. Three...

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Yeti Recall

Yeti Recall

YETI Australia Pty Ltd have recalled several items due to safety concerns after an incident with a toddler in the United States. Their Tote coolers, backpack coolers and gear case with magnetic closures, sold between 2nd February 2019 and 3rd of February last year,...

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Rural Aid’s Iconic Photo Competition Opens

Rural Aid’s Iconic Photo Competition Opens

Australia’s most trusted rural charity has opened its annual photography competition to the public for its fifth year.   Spirit of the Bush is an Australian-wide photography competition run by Rural Aid.   Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the competition was a great...

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Mpox On the Rise In NSW

Mpox On the Rise In NSW

NSW Health reports that Monkey Pox is on the increase around the state and are urging the community to know the symptoms. Symptoms of mpox include rashes, pimple-like lesions or sores, particularly in areas that are hard to see such as the genitals, anus or buttocks,...

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Finals Spots Still Up For Grabs

Finals Spots Still Up For Grabs

Tingha Tigers faint finals aspirations continue to burn after their thumping of reigning premiers the Narwan Eels at Bob Ward Oval on Saturday. The Tigers were well led by Brayden Vickery who scored four tries in the 52-20 victory. Competition leaders Armidale Rams...

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Motormania a Roaring Success

Motormania a Roaring Success

Crowds by the thousands turned out for this year’s Motormania held yesterday at the Pioneer Village. Mated with perfect weather conditions, event organiser Spanner Tanner estimated 3000 patrons flocked to the village to take in the market atmosphere of the many...

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51st Anniversary of Veteran’s Day

51st Anniversary of Veteran’s Day

Commemorative services were held yesterday in Inverell for the 51st anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day as well as Victory in the Pacific. It was a sombre event taking place at the Vietnam War Memorial at the Inverell RSM club, with over 50 locals gathering to pay...

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Highlanders Bow Out of 2024 Season

Highlanders Bow Out of 2024 Season

The Inverell Highlander’s hopes of a finals berth has come to an end after one of the tightest matches on display this season in Central North Rugby action. It was a game of to and fro against the Tamworth Pirates throughout the entire match, going down to the wire...

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