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Local News

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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...

Must Win Game for Inverell F.C

Inverell F.C are back at the Sports complex tomorrow hosting Armidale City Westside in Round 17 of the Northern Inland Premier League. The recent wet weather and snow has played havoc with their games over the past few weeks and coach Damian Shutz is hoping his side...

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Uralla Cleans Up After Snowstorms

The clean-up after the weekend snowstorms continue over in Uralla Shire with homes still without power across the region. Council staff are working to quickly repair roads in the network which were damaged with Torryburn Bridge remaining closed to through traffic,...

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Finals Race Starts in Group 19

The Group 19 Rugby league finals kick off this weekend with the Inverell Hawks having the first week off after finishing minor premiers. Tomorrow, reigning premiers, the Warialda Wombats host the Guyra Super Spuds at the Rec Ground and go into the game as favorites....

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Change of Venue for Soup in the Park

Today’s Soup in The Park event being coordinated by Rural Outreach & Support Service and Inverell Men’s Haven of Hope Initiative, has been transferred to Campbell Park. The homelessness awareness event was initially set down for Victoria Park but the venue still...

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Saints March to Armidale to Tackle Nomads

The Inverell Saints will head to Armidale tomorrow to tackle the New England Nomads in Round 13 of the AFL Northwest competition hoping to get some match fitness after being snowed out last week. Saints Men’s coach Matt Harrison says despite the Nomads struggling for...

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Drug Bust in Inverell

Five people have been charged following an investigation into the supply of methylamphetamine with more than $170,000 worth of methylamphetamine seized in the state’s north. In February 2025, detectives attached to New England Police District established Strike Force...

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