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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...
Man Dies After Fatal motorcycle crash

Man Dies After Fatal motorcycle crash

A man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the state’s north west. Just before 9:50am today (Monday 26 August 2024), emergency services were called to Warialda Road, south of Yetman, approximately 118kms north of Inverell, following reports of a...

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Northwest Athletes Excell at Championships

Northwest Athletes Excell at Championships

Local students have excelled at the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships at Yarra Glen in Victoria held last week Two North West Athletes, competing with the NSW team, have come through with the goods becoming national champions. Kayden Elliott of Glen...

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Dr Arnot Back In Inverell

Dr Arnot Back In Inverell

Former Inverell GP and surgeon who made international news in 1979 will be back in Inverell this evening. Dr Richard Arnot will be the special guest at an Inverell RSCPA fundraiser at the Riverside Restaurant tonight where he will detail his life experiences that has...

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Picture Perfect Conditions for Cultural Burn

Picture Perfect Conditions for Cultural Burn

Perfect weather conditions allowed for the planned Cultural Burn of a section of Ross Hill Reserve to be conducted on Friday. The burn workshop, a partnership project between Inverell Shire Council, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Banbai Rangers under...

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Saints Women March Into Grand Final

Saints Women March Into Grand Final

Inverell Saints will have two teams fight out Grand Finals this weekend after their Women’s team qualified for the big dance following their 56 point win over the Tamworth Swans at No1 Oval on Saturday. The Saints dominated from the outset with captain Claire McCosker...

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Specialist Advice on Workplace Changes

Specialist Advice on Workplace Changes

Rural businesses across northwest NSW will get a chance to hear from a workplace relations specialist through a series of workshops being hosted by NSW Farmers.The workshops, to be held in Moree, Walgett, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Merriwa in September, will...

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Bingara Cup Day Doesn’t Disappoint

Bingara Cup Day Doesn’t Disappoint

Inverell-trained JAKAT has narrowly taken out this year’s Bingara Cup. Ridden by Wendy Peel, the second favourite held off late challenges from HARDYO, ANNIE’S STREET and NORMAN, with all four finishing within a length of each other. Bingara Cup day was a huge success...

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Accident Near Yetman

Accident Near Yetman

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that Warialda Rd Yetman, is closed between the Bruxner Highway intersection and Rocky Dam due to a motor vehicle accident. The road is closed in both directions and will be closed until further notice. Details are unknown of the...

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