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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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...

New Initiative for Disadvantaged Individuals of Inverell

Inverell locals are set to receive a highly acclaimed initiative funded by the NSW Government aimed at giving disadvantaged individuals Employment Opportunities throughout the region. Local organisation Pathfinders in conjunction with Ace Community Colleges and...

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...

Low Income Earners Awarded Pay Rise

Low paid workers in the region are set to receive a 3.5% pay increase following an announcement from the Fair Work Commission yesterday. From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour. Commission President Adam Hatcher says...

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Delungra Renews its District Council

The Delungra District Development Council has elected a new committee after Expression of Interest were advertised in January. The new committee consists of Ella Shepherd as the new chairperson, vice chairperson Jim Townsend, Secretary is Elizabeth Sheather and Liah...

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Makayde Makes the Grade

Holy Trinity Year 10 student Makayde Goldman has been selected in the NSW Combined Catholic College Opens Football team after trialling in Sydney last week. Maykayde has been selected as a winger in the team and is the first year 10 player from the Armidale diocese to...

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Missing Teen Located

A teenage girl, who went missing from Warialda on Sunday, has been located. 14-year-old Holly Whalan was last seen on High Street on Sunday afternoon with Police and family holding concerns due to her age. Investigations indicated Holly may have been in Woodridge,...

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Inverell F.C Net Nine

The Inverell F.C have crushed Norths United 9-nil at the Sports Complex in Round 9 of the Northern Premier League. Paul Leo scored goals on either side of half time to finish with 4 while Brent Pedlow scored a double in the rout. Coach Damian Shutz says his team...

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Saints Dominate Roos

The Inverell Saints have dismantled the Tamworth Kangaroos to the tune of 87 points at Varley Oval in Round 5 action in the AFL Northwest competition. Angus Croft led the way for the Saints with 8 goals with Paul Stevenson and captain Ryan Lewis chiming in with 4...

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