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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...

Man to Face Court After Police Pursuit

A 35-year-old Coffs Harbour man will face court tomorrow following a police pursuit in Inverell last Friday afternoon. Just after 2:30, Inverell Police, assisted by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, police sighted a stolen motor vehicle on Gwydir Hwy with a...

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Local IGA Employee Gets Top Gong

A local Ritchies IGA employee has taken out the company’s highest and most recognizable award following their awards night held in Coffs Harbour last week. Sophie Schutz was nominated for and won the Store Champion of the year award, rewarding her leadership qualities...

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Stop the Tax on Family Farmers

The state’s peak farm body has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government on its proposed super tax that could shut young farmers out of the agricultural industry. Burringbar farmer Craig Huf said the Federal Treasurer’s proposed changes to superannuation laws...

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Community Come Out to Support OOR Trivia Night

Around 180 people tested their trivia knowledge while raising money for Operation Operating Room on Saturday night at the Inverell RSM Club. Operation Operating room Chairperson Kerry Hall says the trivia night raised $3404 with many people purchasing answers to...

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Wood Heater Sparks Fire

A working smoke alarm has saved the lives of the occupants of a house in Urabatta St, Inverell on Monday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW Inverell Captain Robbie Wighton says the smoke alarm woke and alerted the occupants to the fire which is believed to have started by a...

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