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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...
STA FM Rural News | 29-03-25

STA FM Rural News | 29-03-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 25th March.  Inverell penned 1241 good quality cattle a slight increase on last sale. There was an increase in quality and trends for cows with all regular buyers attending and operating to a dearer market throughout.  Weaner steers...

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Championships Set for Big Crescendo

The final round of the Inverell Men’s Golf Championships will be played this weekend with the Club champion position a very close affair between Harry Edmonds and Nathan Waters who are equal on total scores of 221 with Angus Croft only 3 shots behind. Andrew Walsh...

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State Ignores Sheep Shutdown Impact

A state government inquiry has failed to recognise the impact of the live sheep by sea trade ban on sheep producers across NSW, farmers have warned.On Wednesday a NSW Government inquiry handed down its final report into the effects of the live sheep by sea trade...

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Tiger to Face Ghost in Pre-season Hit Out

The Tingha Tigers will front up for their first outing of the year tomorrow with a pre-season match against the Grafton Ghosts at Bob Ward Oval. Club President and 1st grade captain Brayden Vickery says four games are scheduled for tomorrow kicking off with juniors at...

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Council Works to Revive Sydney Air Service

Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve had discussions with regional airliner Fly Pelican about the prospects of introducing an Inverell to Sydney flight, but have been left disappointed. Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight says unfortunately those talks...

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Bushfire Danger Period Extends

The Bushfire Danger Period has been extended across the Namoi Gwydir region, including the Gwydir and Moree Local Government Areas, until 13th April. Residents and landowners in these areas are urged to take extra precautions and stay informed on fire safety measures....

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Joyce Uncertain How National Debt Will Be Paid back

New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he fears about the national debt which is forecast to hit $1 trillion this financial year. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Joyce says one of the biggest expenditure items is money we now owe other people and the interest we have to pay for...

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Watkins Recognised for Service to NSW Fire & Rescue

A local woman has been recognised for her service to Fire and Rescue NSW as the organisation celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in 2025. Jackie Watkins, who the first female to join Fire and Rescue NSW as a retained on-call firefighter in 1986, attended a...

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