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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...

Police Conduct Firearm Inspections

New England Police are currently focusing on operation Armour II, which relates to completing firearm safe storage inspections for community members that have registered firearms. Police will be contacting licensed firearm holders to arrange inspections of their...

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Soup in The Park Hopes to Support the Homeless

This week is National Homelessness week, and Rural Outreach & Support Service, along with Inverell Men’s Haven of Hope Initiative, are raising awareness and offering support to people experiencing homelessness by holding an event called ‘’ this Friday at Victoria...

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New Funding for Traceability Reforms

NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state. NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced an additional $4 million in funding for the eID tag discount program for NSW producers, to provide a...

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Future Bleak for Bukkulla Fire Station

A public meeting held last Saturday aimed at re-engaging the local community and revitalising brigade operations at the Bukkulla Fire Station has failed. NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands District manager Scott Mack says despite targeted letterbox drops and...

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Speed Shear Postponed

The highly anticipated Sapphire Speed Sheer scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed to later in the month. In a social media post, Sapphire Speed Shear Vice President Ty Glendinning stated due to the weather conditions and safety of the livestock, they’re...

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