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Local News

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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 Highlanders Lose Trial After the Siren

Inverell Highlanders have been edged out by Armidale Blues 26-19 in a pre-season trial at Armidale on Saturday. Scores were locked at 19-all on the full-time whistle with the Blues scoring after the bell to take the victory 1st Grade coach Gemma Noller says it was a...

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Pedlow Stars Again for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C have continued their unbeaten start to the Northern Premier league with another big win against Norths UTD Brent Pedlow continued his goal kicking spree with another hattrick, ending with 5 goals in Inverell F.C’s 10-1 win bringing his tally to 12 goals...

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Teen Charged with Extremist Material in Moree

A teenage boy faced court on Saturday (26 March 2026) charged with allegedly possessing extremist material following an investigation in the State’s west. In December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation after receiving...

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Local Police Operations Arrest Two People

Two people have been arrested following a two-day Inverell sector police operation last week focused on Firearm Safe Storage Inspections, Road trauma, and High Visibility Patrols in Tingha, Bundarra and Warialda areas. A30-year-old Inverell woman was arrested on 4...

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Total Fire Ban Declared for Region

The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger Conditions — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread rapidly. What you...

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Tougher Test for Inverell F.C This Weekend

Inverell F.C are expecting a tougher battle against North Armidale UTD in Round 3 action in the Northern Premier league tomorrow at the Sport Complex. 1st Grade coach James Sweeney says North Armidale 1st and 2nd grade squads sport both young quick players along with...

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