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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...
Man charged after failing to stop for RBT

Man charged after failing to stop for RBT

Police have laid charges after a man failed to stop for random breath test the state’s New England region. About 10pm on Sunday (31 March 2024), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a silver Toyota SUV on Cramsie Crescent, Glen...

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Inverell F.C Go Down Blazing In Community Plate

Inverell F.C Go Down Blazing In Community Plate

Inverell FC Premier League 1st grade team have excelled themselves despite losing to competition leaders Newcastle-Croatia 6-3 in the final of the Northern NSW Men’s State Community Plate at Lake Macquarie on Saturday. The highly favoured Newcastle team were...

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Farmers Meet To Feed The Future

Farmers Meet To Feed The Future

Farmers from all corners of the state will meet in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the energy transition and feeding the future.Chief Executive Annabel Johnson said the NSW Farmers Annual Conference was a chance to bring the perspective from the...

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Final 4 Spots Hearing Up In Central North Rugby

Final 4 Spots Hearing Up In Central North Rugby

Despite not playing last Saturday, the Inverell Highlanders are equal 4th with Quirindi following Round 15 results from the Central North Rugby Competition. The Lions needed to win against Pirates but were knocked over 32-27 in a tough affair and now sit in 4th spot,...

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Police Officer Charged

Police Officer Charged

A police officer has been charged following an investigation into alleged domestic violence related offences in the state’s New England region. The incident is alleged to have occurred at a house in the New England District on Thursday 18 July 2024. On Sunday 21 July...

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Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

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Bundarra Couple to Embark on Drover’s Run

Bundarra Couple to Embark on Drover’s Run

A Bundarra couple will be once again setting off in the annual Drover’s Run 4WD Outback Adventure taking place next month to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Tanya and Mitch Orchard will be taking part in this year’s event, which will be their...

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Inverell Hawks U18s Surprising Win

Inverell Hawks U18s Surprising Win

The Inverell Hawks Under 18s have posted their first win of the season since the first round against a strong Narwan side in Round 14 Group 19 Rugby League action over the weekend. The Hawks took the Eels by surprise and have redeemed themselves since their last...

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Inverell Race Meeting an All-Female Affair

Inverell Race Meeting an All-Female Affair

It was an all-female affair at the Inverell race meeting on Saturday with female jockeys riding all six winners. Mollie Fitzgerald rode a winning double, including Todd Payne’s KALAHARI HEART which unleased a withering burst to take out the Watkins Landscape Benchmark...

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