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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...

Edmonds Becomes Club Champion

Harry Edmonds became the 2025 Inverell Golf Club Champion with a 4-round total of 295, averaging just under 74 per round with Liam Teh being runner up, 9 shots back. Tony Baldwin was A Reserve winner, 1 shot ahead of Andrew Walsh, Mat O’Reilly won B Grade, 1 shot in...

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Hawks Close off Premiership Season

The Inverell Hawks concluded their premiership winning season with their Presentation Night at the Inverell RSM Club on Friday night. Cody Berry claimed the A grade Kachel Family Player of the Year award, Brock O’Sullivan was awarded the Peter Brissett / Ken McDonald...

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Saints to Host AFL Northwest Grand Final

The Inverell Saints have qualified for a home ground AFL Northwest Grand final after two tough wins in major semi-finals played at Varley Oval on Saturday. The Saints women had to come from behind to claim a 5.6.30 to 3.2.20 victory over the Gunnedah Poochettes in a...

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Lions Break Premiership Drought

The Quirindi Lions have broken a 33-year drought to claim the Central North Rugby Premiership in Moree on Saturday. In a high scoring affair, the Lions got the jump on the Moree Weebolla Bulls to lead at half time 38-15 to eventually run out winners 57-36 after...

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Mixed Weekend for Inverell F.C

It was a mixed weekend for Inverell F.C’s 3rd and 4th grade teams in major semi finals played on Saturday in the local Armidale competition. Their 3rd grade team went down 2-1 to the Glen Innes Highlanders while their 4th grade team advanced to the Grand final with a...

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