Become a STA FM Member

Office Hours

Mon – Tue | 9AM – 12PM
Wed – Fri | 9AM – 2:30PM

Phone:

(02) 5619 2439

Email:

admin@stafm.com.au

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.

Featured Articles

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...

Blitz on Shoplifting in Inverell

Inverell police have conducted a two-day blitz in a joint NSW Police Force and Major retailer Shoplifting Operation. Between 9am last Thursday and 7pm on Friday, officers attached to Inverell Police Station, New England Proactive Crime Team, and Coles/Woolworths Loss...

read more

Racing at Bingara

The annual Bingara Jockey Club Cup meeting will be held tomorrow with a forecast of warm weather and plenty of on course activities. Two of the six races have attracted emergency runners with Mungindi Cup winner BETTER TOMORROW the likely favourite for the $13,000...

read more

Busy Weekend for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C have a daunting task of playing two games this weekend as part of the Northern Inland Premier League. The first task is against East Armidale Utd at the Sports Complex on Saturday who sit just behind Inverell F.C on the points table and they’ll back up on...

read more

Central North Rugby Finals Series

The finals kick off in Central North Rugby tomorrow with the knockout minor semi-final between the Quirindi Lions and reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars. The Lions have been the big improvers this season but will have to knock over the Blue Boars who are keen to go...

read more

Group 19 Semi Final Action Heats Up

Inverell Hawks and the Tingha Tigers will battle it out for the hosting rights for this year’s Group 19 Rugby League Grand Final when they clash in Sunday’s Major semi-final at Varley Oval. Hawks 1st grade coach Jamie McCormack says his team is looking forward to the...

read more

Saints Finally Get Back on the Paddock

After an enforced break due to snow and a forfeit from the New England Nomads, the Inverell Saints are set to host the Tamworth Kangaroos at Varley Oval in Round 14 action in the AFL Northwest competition in their annual Ladies day. Saints Men’s and women’s teams need...

read more

New Data on $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Boom

New data from the Clean Energy Regulator and the ACCC shows despite the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program only coming into effect on 1 July this year, it’s already been a roaring success, with nearly 20,000 solar batteries being installed in the month of...

read more

Considerations to Downgrade Bingara Fire Station

Gwydir Shire Mayor Tiffany Galvin and Acting General Manager Leeah Daley have met with NSW Rural Fire Service Zone Commander Superintendent, Tom Cooper and Duty Commander, Matt Goldman from NSW Fire and Rescue to discuss the proposed downgrade of the Bingara Fire...

read more