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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...

Inverell Police Investigate Weekend Incidents

Inverell police are investigating weekend incidents involving vehicles involved in a police pursuit and another that was burnt out. Police report there was a brief pursuit during the early hours of Saturday with a cream-coloured dual cab 4x4 which occurred on Glen...

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Saints Turn 20 in 2025

The Inverell Saints F.C Club is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a formal get together of past players, committee and members at the Inverell RSM Club next Saturday. During the night, the Club will announce their best team of the past 20 years, auction...

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New Inverell Saleyards Record

Inverell saleyards achieved a new record for lambs following Tuesday's fortnightly sheep and lamb sales. Lambs sold by the Coulton family at Warialda sold for $370. Agent Robbie Bloch says if you worked it out on the calculator, it seemed like most of the lambs were...

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Man Sentenced After 2023 Accident

A Glen Innes man has been sentenced to a 15-month intensive correction order following the death of an 84-year-old pensioner in Glen Innes in 2023 The Northern Daily Leader reports 65-year-old Douglas Gordon Budden pleaded guilty to negligent driving occasioning death...

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Man Injures Hand in Drop Saw Incident

A man aged in his 60’s has sustained serious hand injuries after being injured by a drop saw in Glen Innes on Monday afternoon. NSW Ambulance crews were called to the scene at 2:30 and treated the man for his injuries before the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in...

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Inverell Art Prize Entries Now Open

Entries have now opened for the 2025 Inverell Art Prize with almost $16,000 in prizemoney is up for grabs. This year’s Art Prize exhibition Opening Night will be staged on Saturday 11th October with this year’s Special Feature being Textiles and Creative Fibre....

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