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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...
Aquatic Centre Progress

Aquatic Centre Progress

Work commenced this week on Hydrostatic testing of the 50m pool at the Inverell Aquatic Centre. The 50m pool has been filled with water for testing prior to backfilling as an important milestone of the project. The pool will remain filled for approximately two weeks...

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New Federal Ag Minister Confirmed

New Federal Ag Minister Confirmed

Following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle, Julie Collins has replaced Murray Watt as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Tasmania MP says she’s committed to engaging and listening to rural communities and representing...

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Moylan meets with Health District Execs

Moylan meets with Health District Execs

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan met with senior executives of Hunter New England Health District this week at the Armidale Hospital, to discuss a range of issues and initiatives that will improve health outcomes for the regional communities. Mr Moylan...

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Inverell Shire Council Meetings

Inverell Shire Council Meetings

Current Inverell Shire Councillors will sit for a further two Council meetings before their term ends September. The next meeting will be the 14th of August while their final meeting will be held on the 4th of September ahead of Local Government election on the 14th...

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Hazard Reduction Burns in the Region

Hazard Reduction Burns in the Region

Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team will continue to take advantage of the favourable weather conditions to undertake much needed Hazard Reduction Works ahead of the approaching fire season. Local crews assisted by NSW RFS North...

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REX Under Fire by Prime Minister

REX Under Fire by Prime Minister

Regional Airline REX has come under fire by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the airline went into an unexpected trading halt on Monday. Mr Albanese expressed concern that REX had moved away from regional services to focus on flights from Sydney to Melbourne,...

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