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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...
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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STA FM Rural News | 20-07-2024

STA FM Rural News | 20-07-2024

Stud stock industry mourns the loss of Shorthorn stalwart Sandy Munro. Alexander Forbes Munro, Weebollabolla, Moree, known to many as Sandy, died Thursday, July 18, leaving the studs stock industry in complete shock A fourth-generation agriculturalist, Sandy's...

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Latest NSW Respiratory Report

Latest NSW Respiratory Report

The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance report for week ending 13th July indicates COVID-19 activity continued to decline last week and is now at moderate levels. The report suggests Influenza activity remains at a high level with an indication of a decrease in...

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Highlanders In Hiatus Again

Highlanders In Hiatus Again

The stop-go season for the Inverell highlanders continues this weekend with the Round 15 bye in the Central North Rugby Competition. It has been a frustrating season for the Club not getting regular games with their next appearance being next weekend when they hit the...

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Lehman’s Star Is On The Rise

Lehman’s Star Is On The Rise

A former Gum Flat student has been selected by the Newcastle Knights Reserve grade team to play in the Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership. Chelsea Lehmann has played in the competition’s opening two rounds applying her trade in the positions of lock and second row....

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Munro Honored By Blue Plaque

Munro Honored By Blue Plaque

The blue plaque honouring the life and achievements of Country Women’s Association co-founder Grace Munro has been unveiled in Bingara. The NSW government initiative, Blue Plaques NSW celebrates well-known characters by highlighting the lesser-known stories of people...

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Disappointment For Hamilton As NSW Goes Down To QLD

Disappointment For Hamilton As NSW Goes Down To QLD

NSW Over’s 40’s Bowls team which includes Inverell Bowler Scott Hamilton, has gone down to their QLD counterparts in the State of Origin Test Series, 2 matches to 1 at St Johns Park Bowling Club in Sydney. NSW defeated QLD 38 shots to 31 in their first game, went down...

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