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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...
Sporting Youths an Opportunity to go to 2032 Olympics

Sporting Youths an Opportunity to go to 2032 Olympics

Aspiring Athletes in the Northern Inland Region are being given an opportunity of a lifetime to fulfill their dreams of attending the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane through their chosen sport. The Northern Inland Academy of Sport together with HealthWISE are offering...

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Gearing Up For Ag Quip

Gearing Up For Ag Quip

Exhibitors are making final plans for their sites at next week’s AgQuip in Gunnedah, with a broad range of activities, attractions, launches and seminars scheduled for this year’s event. Australia’s biggest field day continues to maintain its reputation for bringing...

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3G Network Closure Delayed

3G Network Closure Delayed

The shutdown of the 3G network has been delayed after Australia's telcos came under fire over public safety risks. Telstra and Optus jointly announced the companies would delay the 3G closure until October 28. Both telcos had been preparing to switch off from the end...

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Hubs To Help Energy Transition

Hubs To Help Energy Transition

A new campaign calling for the Federal government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off using three regional Australian farmers' experience with the shift to renewable energy. Local Energy Hubs would be physical drop-in centres, staffed by well-networked,...

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Annual Meteor Shower Dazzles Stargazers

Annual Meteor Shower Dazzles Stargazers

Stargazers have been looking towards the skies in recent nights to observe Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower, commonly known as the Perseids, is visible annually from mid-July to late August. The Perseids result from Earth passing through debris — bits...

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Science Week 2024

Science Week 2024

Kids in NSW will be enjoying astronomy evenings, slime making workshops and robotics labs during Science Week 2024 across NSW. This year’s Science Week from the 10 to the 19th September will see events scheduled across every corner of the state with this year’s theme...

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