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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...
Volunteers for Legacy Week

Volunteers for Legacy Week

With less than a month to go, calls are now being made for volunteers to assist in Legacy Week from the 1st to the 7th September. Stalls will be operating in Ashford, Bingara, Bundarra, Inverell, Tingha, Texas and Warialda selling merchandise such as buttons, pins,...

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Highlanders Need Win Against Brumbies

Highlanders Need Win Against Brumbies

The finals hopes of the Inverell Highlanders depends on what happens this weekend in the final home and away round of the Central North Rugby season. The Highlanders sit in 5th spot on equal points with the Quirindi Lions on 52 points with this weekends results...

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Hopes Still Bode for Hawks Finals Showing

Hopes Still Bode for Hawks Finals Showing

Tingha Tigers finals hopes are put on the line once again this weekend when they host competition leaders Armidale Rams at Bob Ward Oval tomorrow in Round 17 matches of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. The Tigers sit a game out of the top 4 and are coming off a...

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Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed For Glen Innes

Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed For Glen Innes

Council is proposing to build a new fully fenced off-leash dog park, in Lions Park, Glen Innes, and we need your input to help fetch the best decision for our four-legged friends! Lions Park is a popular spot with its open spaces and community feel, making it an ideal...

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Chaffey Hits The Road Ahead of Federal Election

Chaffey Hits The Road Ahead of Federal Election

Nationals’ candidate for the Federal Seat of Parkes Jamie Chaffey has commenced his election campaign despite no date being set for the poll. Mr Chaffey says he will target the issues of nuclear power and measures to tackle youth crime and domestic violence if he’s...

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Kearsey Straps on Boots for Aussie Victories

Kearsey Straps on Boots for Aussie Victories

The Australian Deaf Rugby Team are two victories from 2 games played overnight in the International 10s Rugby Tournament played South Africa. The Aussies, coached by former Inverell Highlanders Captain Coach Dave Kearsey, thumped England 24-5 in their first match...

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Motormania Already Delivering to Local Organisations

Motormania Already Delivering to Local Organisations

Ahead of their big day later this month, organisers of Motormania have been busy distributing funds to local organisations. Sapphire City Motorsports Club will donate over $13,000 to local organisations with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and Inverell VRA...

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Inverell Footbridge Open To Public

Inverell Footbridge Open To Public

Inverell Shire Council have announced the footbridge behind the library is now open to the public. The works commenced in May this year with the existing piers being raised and the deck installed to ensure members of the public are able to cross the bridge in the...

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Belt Up or Face Consequences

Belt Up or Face Consequences

Drivers and passengers across NSW are being urged to make the simplest, life-saving choice when getting inside a vehicle: Wear a seatbelt and wear it correctly, every time. It follows the release of early data from seatbelt enforcement cameras which revealed many more...

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