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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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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...
Reduction Burn Near Bingara

Reduction Burn Near Bingara

NSW Rural Fire Service are intending to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn along Elcombe Road in the Bangheet area near Bingara tomorrow morning This Hazard reduction is just one way of preparing for bush fires and will be dependent on suitable weather conditions....

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Kean Hits Back at Joyce at Bush Summit

Kean Hits Back at Joyce at Bush Summit

Climate Change Authority Chair and former NSW Liberal Treasurer Matt Kean has hit back at New England MP Barnaby Joyce saying the energy crisis Australians are facing is current and not 20 yrs down the track. At a Bush Summit held in Orange this week, both Mr Joyce...

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Man Faced Inverell Local Court

Man Faced Inverell Local Court

A man has faced Inverell Local court following a pursuit in Moree on Wednesday morning. Just prior to midday, officers attached to New England Police District were patrolling the Newell Highway, when they attempted to stop a gold Nissan X-trail. When it failed to...

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New Solar Tech to Ease Cost of Living Pressures

New Solar Tech to Ease Cost of Living Pressures

Amid economic pressures which have seen families’ electricity bills soar by a staggering 25% per annum, Australia welcomes the Southern Hemisphere’s first installation of the next generation of solar battery technology. In addition to already existing solar systems,...

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Gwydir Shire Council Farewells Councillors

Gwydir Shire Council Farewells Councillors

Gwydir Shire Council held a farewell function for retiring councillors last Saturday at the Roxy Theatre. Outgoing Mayor John Coulton, Deputy Mayor Catherine Egan, Dave Coulton, Geoff Smith, Jim Moore, Chris Matthews have confirmed they won’t be standing at the...

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Inverell FC’s Final Games Before Finals

Inverell FC’s Final Games Before Finals

The final round of soccer will be played this weekend and the Inverell FC Premier League teams will be making the most of it when they travel to Armidale to face East Armidale tomorrow.  Both Premier League teams cruised through their games last week and are...

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Saints Host Grand Final Tomorrow

Saints Host Grand Final Tomorrow

It’s Grand Final Day in the AFL Northwest competition tomorrow with the Inverell Saints striving to claim both the men’s and women’s premierships at Varley Oval. The Saints Men’s team have been dominant all year only dropping one game this year, that to the Tamworth...

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Local Newspapers to Stop Printing

Local Newspapers to Stop Printing

Australia’s largest independent publisher Australia Community Media or ACM has made the decision to stop publishing several community newspapers in regional NSW. Local newspapers such as the Inverell Times, Moree Champion, Tenterfield Star, Glen Innes Examiner and...

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