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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...

Fire Destroys Cabin and Claims Dog

Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended a caravan park last Thursday afternoon following reports of a fire. Just before 5:30, ​crews arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke emitting from a cabin. ​Firefighters made entry and quickly brought the fire under control and...

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Highlanders Bow Out with a Fight

The Inverell Highlanders first grade team have signed off a disappointing season with a 36-19 loss to reigning premiers the Narrabri Blue Boars in Round 13 results in Central North Rugby competition. In torrential rain, on a muddy pitch and freezing conditions,...

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Hawks Finish Top in Group 19

Inverell Hawks have concluded the regular Group 19 rugby season as convincing minor premiers and will host the major semi-finals in a fortnights time In the final round on Saturday, the Hawks and Glen Innes Magpies coaches agreed to call the game off at halftime as...

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Chance Games May Not Go Ahead

The wet and cold weather forecast may hamper many sports which are scheduled for this weekend. The postponed Round 13 matches in Group 19 between the Inverell Hawks and Glen Innes Magpies at Varley Oval along with the Tingha Tigers/Uralla Tigers game at Bob Ward Oval,...

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Highlanders Make Final Appearance for 2025

Inverell Highlanders will play their final match of the season when they travel to Narrabri to play the Blue Boars in Central North Rugby Round 13 action. 1st grade coach Gemma Noller says it’s been a frustrating season filled with close losses but wants to finish the...

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Inverell F.C Not Taking Norths Lightly

Inverell F.C are on the road to Armidale to face bottom side Norths Utd at Phil Wheaton Oval tomorrow as part of 16 of the Northern Premier League. Inverell F.C sit in 3rd place on the ladder but have a couple of games in hand and will be looking to knock this one...

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Saints to Face Nomads in the Cold at Armidale

The Inverell Saints are preparing for cold and blustery conditions when they travel to Armidale to tackle the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval tomorrow in Round 12 action in the AFL Northwest competition. A top temperature of 8* and around 20-40 mm of rain is...

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NSW Beef Gross Margins Improve

New beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from NSW beef enterprises have generally improved since October 2024, driven by rising cattle prices and strong performance in the feedlot sector.The recent analysis from the NSW Department of Primary...

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