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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...

Hawks Prepare for 2026 Title Defence

Reigning Group 19 Rugby League premiers the Inverell Hawks have elected their committee and 1st grade coach for the 2026 season following their recent annual general meeting. Ethan Anderson has been reelected as Club President with Gary Wadley stepping in as Vice...

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Joyce Involved in Heated Exchange with Female Staffer

New England MP Barnaby Joyce maybe in hot water following accusations he yelled at a female staff member whilst trying to seek leave to attend the funeral of former Tenterfield Shire Mayor Toby Smith. Sky News Australia revealed Mr. Joyce walked into the office of...

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Joyce Future Up in the Air

New England MP Barnaby Joyce believes the National Party don’t want him around and his relationship with current leader David Littleproud is ineffectual. It follows Mr Joyce’s decision not to contest the next federal election but made it clear his future was still up...

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New Push for Renewable Protections

NSW Farmers says legal protections for farmers hosting renewables are a logical next step following the release of a new framework for decommissioning wind and solar projects.On Wednesday the Clean Energy Council launched a new national framework to guide the...

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44-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Head-On Crash

The New England Hwy was closed for a period between Guyra and Black Mountain yesterday afternoon following a head-on collision during a police pursuit. The Northern Daily Leader reports that a Holden commodore was involved in a police pursuit, with the vehicle losing...

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Vale Paul Ehsman

The local rugby League and racing fraternity are coming to grips following the sudden passing of Paul Ehsman, who died on Monday afternoon. Mr Ehsman, or Porky as he was known as, had several stints as President of the Inverell Hawks Rugby League Club, where he was...

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Inverell Shire Adopts IPART’s Rate Peg

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has set a rate peg for Inverell Shire Council's for 2026/2027 of 3.2%. The rate peg represents the maximum percentage amount by which a Council may increase its general income. At last weeks monthly Council Meeting,...

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