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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...
Cr Di Baker Call It A Day

Cr Di Baker Call It A Day

A current Inverell Shire councillor has confirmed she won’t be standing at Septembers Local government elections. Experienced councillors Di Baker will close the door on her local government career this year and will not contest the election and joins Cr Nicky...

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Nuclear Debate Necessary: Moylan

Nuclear Debate Necessary: Moylan

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says he will support any energy source that gives cheaper power. With the debate between Renewable Energy or Nuclear power going on at a federal level, Mr Moylan joined the discussion saying he’s only seeing his power bill go up...

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Two Dead In Truck Smash Near Moree

Two Dead In Truck Smash Near Moree

Two drivers have died and the Newell Highway is closed after two trucks collided 35km north of Moree last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 10pm (Monday 29 July 2024), and found a tipper truck and a B-double had collided. Both drivers died at...

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NSW Farmers Conference Concludes

NSW Farmers Conference Concludes

Wild dogs, shortening daylight saving and improving the renewable energy rollout were just some of agriculture’s hot topics up for debate as NSW Farmers returned for the final day of its 2024 Annual Conference last Wednesday.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said...

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Miners Shine At Port MacQuarie

Miners Shine At Port MacQuarie

Inverell Junior basketball is celebrating after it's U16 girls team were crowned Waratah North Eastern Junior League title after defeating Taree Tornadoes 93-59 at Port Macquarie yesterday. After a close start, the Inverell Miners were down by 1 point at half time...

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Man Wanted On Conviction Warrant

Man Wanted On Conviction Warrant

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant who may be in the region. 24 year old Dylan DOKEILA, is wanted by virtue of a conviction warrant with officers from the Police Transport Command North Central commencing...

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Hawks/Tigers Finals Hopes Diminish

Hawks/Tigers Finals Hopes Diminish

The Inverell Hawks finals chances have been dealt a blow after going down to Warialda Wombats 43-22 at Varley Oval yesterday in Group 19 weekend action Hawks President Ethan Anderson says it was a tough game adding they couldn't break the Wombats defence. He says it...

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Tight Matches in Central North Rugby

Tight Matches in Central North Rugby

Tight matches were played by both Men’s First Grade teams over the weekend in Round 16 action of the Central North Rugby Union competition. The Inverell Highlanders have managed to upset the Narrabri Blue Boars and steal the Kookaburra Cup with a dramatic and close...

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