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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...

Dry Conditions Starting to Bite

Data from the NSW Government’s Combined Drought Indicator shows worsening seasonal conditions across NSW, including the Northern Tablelands, and many local farmers are already feeling the pressure. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture...

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Aussie Hay Runners Heading to Bingara at Easter

Aussie Hay Runners will be embarking on another hay drop off in the Gwydir Shire, assisting farmers in the Bingara district. Northern NSW coordinator Peter Sandral says they’ve received funding from the Rural Assistance Authority for 32 semi-trailer loads of hay and...

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Kearsey Appointed to Top Job in Australian Deaf Rugby

Former Inverell Highlanders Captain Dave Kearsey has been appointed the new President of Australian Deaf Rugby. Dave, more affectionately known as DK, has been the longstanding coach of the Australian men's team and has led them to three grand finals in a row,...

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Firefighters Compete at Northern Exercise

More than 330 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff took part in the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground over the weekend. Crews from 12 districts across northern NSW, along with Queensland RFS members, worked through 12 operational scenarios...

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Dry Conditions Taking Hold in the Region

The Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development Drought Forecast suggests that most of the Northern Tableland’s region is likely to transition into the Drought Affected category at the end of May. The expansion of drought declared areas in NSW is being driven...

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