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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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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 minuteโ€™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...

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The Tingha Community has been requesting the upgrading of facilities within the town. Council has listened and is preparing a Master Plan for the Tingha township. Phase 1 is the proposed upgrade of the park on New Valley Rd, opposite the Tingha Sport & Recreation...

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Local Businesses Encouraged to Nominate

Entries are now open for the Business NSW - New England Northwest Business Awards 2025. Business NSW says from innovative products and services to outstanding customer service and community involvement, the awards celebrate every aspect of business excellence. There...

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Farmers to Debate Food Future

Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers gears up for its Annual Conference this month. ย More than 250 farmers are set to descend on Sydneyโ€™s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 22โ€“23...

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Man Dies Following Bat Bite

NSW Health has issued a warning to residents not to touch bats following the death of a man in his 50โ€™s from Northern NSW. The man was the first confirmed case of lyssavirus in NSW and had been bitten by a bat several months ago and received treatment following the...

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Respected Emmaville Man Passes Away Aged 102

The Emmaville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected figure who was a driving force behind the Emmaville Mining Museum. Roy Wells, a proud World War Two veteran and one of the most respected elders in the region, has passed away aged 102. In 2022, Mr Wells...

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Moylan Bids Eastcott Goodbye

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has congratulated retired Gwydir Shire General Manager Max Eastcott on his long and successful local government career. Mr Eastcott retired on Friday after 24 years in the role and has also worked for more than 50 years at local...

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