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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...

Hawks Cruise to Group 19 Premiership Glory

Inverell RSM Hawks are the Group 19 rugby league premiers defeating arch-rivals Tingha Tigers 22-12 in the premiership decider at Varley Oval yesterday. In front of a huge crowd at Varley Oval, Tingha led 8-6 at halftime but two second half tries to man-of-the match...

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Heath District Split Questionable

Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight has questioned the merit of splitting Hunter New England Health District after attending a recent Parliamentary Inquiry into the issue. Mayor Dight says there’s two sides to the coin adding the reality of the health district...

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Tarp Causes Power Outage in Inverell

Parts of Inverell were without power on Friday afternoon following a power outage. Essential Energy stated just over 1600 customers were affected around 12:45 pm following a tarp contacting the powerlines in Taylor Avenue. Crews responded immediately removing the tarp...

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Quirindi Roar into Central North Grand Final

Quirindi Lions have eliminated minor premiers the Gunnedah Red Devils in a high scoring Central North Preliminary Final at Gunnedah on Saturday. 4 tries to 3 with the boot of Lion's Tom Clare proving crucial in the 30-21 win. Quirindi will now back up this Saturday to...

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Tingha House Fire Not Suspicious

Emergency crews were called out to a house fire in Tingha on Thursday afternoon. Just after 4:30pm, police and the NSW Rural Fire service attended the house fire in Short St with the premises suffering significant damage during the blaze. No one was in the house at...

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Chopper Called in After Dirt Bike Accident

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to dirt bike accident at Upper Horton on Saturday morning. Around 11.30am, the chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to transport a man in his 20s. The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical...

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Inverell Street Fight Investigations Continue

An 18-year-old Inverell man has been issued a $500 criminal infringement notice for street fighting on Friday night. Just before 9:45, police were patrolling Byron Street Inverell when a fight broke out between two males at the corner of Byron and Lawrence Streets,...

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