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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...
Isuzu Recall

Isuzu Recall

Almost 150,000 Isuzu cars have been recalled due to a fault that can lead to the engine stalling. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications issued a recall of 149,049 Isuzu D-MAX utes and MU-X SUVs from 2020 to...

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Two Vehicle Smash Blocks Gwydir Hwy

Two Vehicle Smash Blocks Gwydir Hwy

The Gwydir Hwy, east of Inverell, remains closed in both directions following an accident on Thursday morning involving a car and truck Police say the driver of the car – a man aged in his 40s – was trapped in his car with serious injuries while the truck driver was...

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Farmers Gear Up for Massive AgQuip

Farmers Gear Up for Massive AgQuip

The state’s peak farming body is gearing up for field day season with an Aussie cricket legend and familiar favourites on the way to Gunnedah.NSW Farmers will bring back a number of popular offerings for AgQuip visitors next week with record attendance predicted,...

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Moylan Urges Healthcare Overhaul

Moylan Urges Healthcare Overhaul

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered a Private Members’ Statement in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, calling for the old-fashioned healthcare system to be turned urgently on its head. Mr Moylan says that it’s time for significant policy...

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Sunhaven Ashford Gains Funding

Sunhaven Ashford Gains Funding

Ashford’s aged care provider, Sunhaven Hostel is celebrating this morning after being one of just 5 facilities in New South Wales to receive funding under the Australian Government’s Aged Care Capital Assistance program. The $1.1 million grant, which has been welcomed...

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Warialda Customer Service Centre Reopened to Public

Warialda Customer Service Centre Reopened to Public

The Gwydir Shire Council has announced that the Warialda Customer Service Centre has now reopened. The site for the current centre underwent extensive renovations which included the disruption of normal services including Service NSW, however a mobile unit was...

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