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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...

ISC Mayor Dight: Cost Shift Must Stop

Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight has raised concerns over the growing burden of cost shifting from State and Federal Governments onto local councils. A recent report commissioned by Local Government NSW reveals a record $1.5 billion in costs have been shifted onto...

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Sapphire City Concert Band Turns 30

Inverell’s Sapphire City Concert Band is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with the community encouraged to come along and celebrate with them. The Band, which started in 1995, will be joined by the Ballina Shire Concert Band, New England Wind...

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Inverell Mountain Bike Club Extends Licence

Inverell Mountain Bike Club have re-entered a new Licence agreement with Inverell Shire Council to continue to use the Mountain Bike Facility for a further 5 years. The Licence Agreement between Council and the Inverell Mountain Bike Club for the piece of Crown Land...

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𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 $𝟏.𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Inverell Shire Council has approved the allocation of $1,249,986 to Stage 2 of the MR187 “Graman North” Yetman Rd realignment and pavement rehabilitation project, continuing its commitment to improving rural road infrastructure across the region. The funding...

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Saints Women Slip Up

The Inverell Saints Women’s team have been inflicted their first loss of the season, going down to their arch rival the Gunnedah Poochettes by 1 point on Saturday at Varley Oval in Round 11 AFL Northwest action. In wet and slipper conditions, the Saints led for most...

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Highlanders Nosedive in Moree

The Inverell Highlanders have been outclassed by the Moree Weebolla Bulls, going down 68-28 on Saturday in Round 12 results from the Central North Rugby competition. The Highlanders were without several players for their clash making it a tougher task for the...

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Rain Washes Out Sporting Events

Weekend rain forced various sporting events in the region to be postponed. Winter Race Day meeting was abandoned by Racing NSW stewards on Saturday following a track inspection. Racing NSW stated in a post that 10mm of rain had fallen on the track on Saturday morning...

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Smartphone Recall for Overheating

There’s been a recall of Google Pixel 6a smartphones due to the possibility of the batter overheating and posing a risk of fire and/or burns to a user. An automatic firmware update to Android 16 was rolled out to Pixel 6a devices in Australia on earlier this month and...

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Man Charged Over Alleged Armed Robbery in Glen Innes

A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Glen Innes on Thursday. About 7.50am (Thursday 24 July 2025), a man – armed with a knife – entered a service station on Church Street, Glen Innes, demanding cash from the attendant. Police were told the attendant...

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