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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...

Local High School Principal Recognised

The Educational Pathways Program has proudly announced the appointment of Inverell High School’s Principal, Wayne Fowke, as its newest Principal Champion. The program aims to enhance educational and career outcomes for students by providing access to vocational...

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Councils Backs Mini World Cup

Inverell Shire Council will provide support towards this year’s Joey’s Mini World Cup in Inverell in October by providing sponsorship to the value of almost $12,000. Council sponsorship includes the waiving of the associated fees for the use of the fields at the...

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Man Dies Following Crash at Boggabilla

A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in the state’s north west. About 4pm today (Tuesday 24 June 2025), emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, Boggabilla, following reports a truck, and a car towing a caravan, had collided. The driver of the car – a...

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Sandral to Make Professional Boxing Debut

Tingha’s boxing sensation Ricky Sandral will make his professional boxing debut in Cairns tonight when he tackles accomplished fighter Thomas Warria on the No Limit Boxing card. Tonight’s bout marks the end of Ricky’s career as an amateur boxer in the Heavy and...

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