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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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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...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Bats Return to Inverell

The return of bats in Inverell has received mixed reactions throughout the community. Bats are protected in Australia due to their critical ecological roles, legal protections under wildlife laws, and the need to conserve biodiversity but residents are warned they can...

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Time For Change E-petition Debate Gets Heated

Things got heated on the floor of State Parliament on Thursday when the Time For Change e-petition, which gathered over 22,000 signatures, was debated. Several Nationals MP, including Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan, called on the State government to change the...

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Highlanders Losing Steak Continues

The Inverell Highlanders remain winless this season after going down to the Moree Weebolla Bulls on Saturday in Round 5 action in the Central North Rugby competition. Not much separated both teams but Moree’s will to win overpowered the Highlanders to score a 19-10...

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Hawks Topple Superspuds

The Inverell Hawks have sent a warning to their rivals with a solid 42-28 win over the Guyra Superspuds yesterday at the Guyra Sports complex in Group 19 rugby League action. The win sees the Hawks leap into equal top spot on the A grade points table with the Glen...

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They’re Racing in Inverell

Racing in the north today centres on the Inverell Jockey Club’s 7-race TAB program. The Jockey club received notification from Racing NSW earlier in the week that they had been awarded another race meeting after the Armidale track was deemed unsafe to race following...

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