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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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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...

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...

Highlanders Finally Score First Win

The Inverell Highlanders have notched their first win of the Central North Rugby season after they recorded a 47-36 win over Pirates at Rugby Park on Saturday. 1st grade coach Gemma Noller was extremely happy with the win, saying they were able to turn key moments...

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Joyce Slams NDIS System

Regional Australia has once more been stumbled over then stamped on by Canberra in a clumsy process for cost savings for the NDIS. Few are not arguing that the NDIS needs review and needs remediation in sections of expenditure, but in Regional Australia recent...

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Hawks and Tigers Record Big Wins

Tingha Tigers have almost secured a top two position on the Group 19 Rugby League points table after their big 34-14 win over the Glen Innes Magpies at Bob Ward Oval on Saturday. Tigers Captain Brayden Vickery says it was a tough first half but praised his troops for...

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Schutz Pleased with Inverell FC Draw

Inverell F.C have escaped with a 1-all draw against South Armidale United in Round 12 action in the Northern Premier League. 1st grade coach Damian Schutz says his team missed an opportunity to claim a convincing win but didn’t take their chances adding there was...

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Representative Matches for AFL Northwest

The AFL Northwest competition takes a break this weekend to make way for representative football in Gunnedah tomorrow. The Northwest Blue Heelers Men’s and Women’s squads will play the North Coast Force and Central West Eagles at Wolseley Oval with the men’s team to...

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Highlanders Host Pirates in Must Win Game

The Inverell Highlanders will be out to register their first win of the season when they host Pirates at Rugby Park tomorrow in Round 8 action in the Central North Rugby competition. Highlanders’ 1st grade coach Gemma Noller says recent outings suggest they’re not too...

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