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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...
Police News

Police News

Inverell police are investigating several incidents that occurred last weekend. Police received a report that two parked vehicles on Byron Street had been struck by a passing vehicle which then left the scene just after 8pm on Friday Police confirmed they have spoken...

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Farmers welcome glyphosate ruling

Farmers welcome glyphosate ruling

NSW Farmers has welcomed the Federal Court’s ruling that key agricultural chemical glyphosate (Roundup) is safe to use as directed.NSW Farmers Ag Science Committee Chair Alan Brown welcomed the decision and said glyphosate had been rigorously tested by the scientific...

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Kearsey Leads Australian Deaf Rugby Team To South Africa

Kearsey Leads Australian Deaf Rugby Team To South Africa

Former Inverell Highlanders Captain Coach Dave Kearsey along with the Australian Deaf Rugby Men’s squad have left Australia and are currently in the air headed to South Africa to play in two tournaments next week. Both tournaments are over 2 days with first...

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Man Charged on Firearms Offences

Man Charged on Firearms Offences

A man has faced court, charged with firearms offences after several weapons were seized during a search warrant on a property at Invergowrie, near Armidale, on Tuesday morning. About 7.30am, officers from the New England Police District and Australian Border Force...

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World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is inviting women and their families to education and support sessions from today until 7th August, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. Women and their families are encouraged to attend free education and...

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Nationals Call for Support Towards REX

Nationals Call for Support Towards REX

The NSW Nationals have called on the State and Federal Labor governments to ensure regional communities won’t be cut off after REX Airlines went into voluntary administration earlier this week. Leader of the NSW Nationals, Dugald Saunders says it’s the second regional...

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Inverell Golf Ladies Sapphire Cup

Inverell Golf Ladies Sapphire Cup

Inverell Golf Ladies held their 4-ball-best-ball Sapphire Cup yesterday. 64 players including visitors from Maclean, Goondiwindi, Casino, Barraba and the New England took to the course, with Warialda pair Connie Mundkowski and Tania Doyle winners in a countback with...

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