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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 Police Conduct Operation Around Sector

Officers attached to Inverell Sectors conducted an operation in the townships of Warialda, Ashford, Yetman, Tingha, Bundarra, Delungra and Bingara last Friday and Saturday. Seven officers were deployed, focusing on New England PD priorities, and engagement with remote...

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Saints Score two Big Wins in Gunnedah

Inverell Saints have scored two big wins over the Gunnedah Bulldogs on Saturday and are one step closer to hosting this year’s AFL Northwest Grand Finals. The Women registered their biggest win over their archrival, the Poochettes to record a 10.8.68 to 0.1.1 victory,...

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Bulls Get the Better of Blue Boars

Moree Bulls have gained a little revenge from last year’s grand final after upsetting reigning premiers Narrabri Blue Boars 25-20 in another nailbiter in Round 7 of the Central North Rugby Competition. Narrabri’s loss has given Gunnedah Red Devils the outright lead...

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Nailbiters in Group 19.

Drawn matches continue to be played out in Group 19 Rugby League with the matches between the Tingha Tigers and the Inverell Hawks and the Uralla Tigers and Moree Boomerangs finishing with scores level at full time. At Bob Ward oval at Tingha, the Tigers got out to a...

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Tingha Hoop Proves Too Good at Talmoi

Tingha amateur jockey Zara Lewis has had her best day in the saddle since turning to the picnic circuit 12 months ago. At the Talmoi Picnics on Saturday, Lewis rode the first three winners including two for trainer Geoff O’Brien and one for Wayne Martyn. Her day was...

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The Battle is Ready on the Bank

The Inverell community is expected to brave the cold conditions and head to Campbell Park tonight for the inaugural Battle on the Bank event. An initiative of the Inverell Youth Think Tank, Battle on the Bank is a free, high-energy live music competition for young...

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