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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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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...

Woman, Aged in Her 80’s, Injured in Accident

Emergency crews were called to an accident in Inverell this morning involving a pedestrian and a car. NSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson says it’s believed a car hit a woman at the corner of Bannockburn Rd and Urabatta St, forcing the closure of Bannockburn Rd. NSW...

Highlanders Pipped by Lions

Inverell Highlanders have again gone down in a close match, this time to the Quirindi Lions 29-21 on Saturday in Round 10 action in the Central North Rugby competition. Highlanders coach Gemma Noller says they trailed 22-21 with 10 minutes left in the game and had...

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Wombats and Eels Secure Wins in G19

Reigning Group 19 premiers have scored a 24-20 win over the Boomerangs at Moree in Round 13 results. The win keeps the Wombats slim finals aspirations alive with one round remaining. Meantime, bottom placed Narwan Eels have upset 3rd placed Guyra Super Spuds in...

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Inverell F.C Claim Regional Super League Finals Berth

In front of a good crowd at the Sports Complex, Inverell F.C have secured their 3rd win of the Regional Super League after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Urunga, Coach Damian Shutz says they played their style of game with Urunga having no answers for Inverell F.C’s...

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Siblings Charged

A brother and sister aged 13 and 12 have been charged following the theft of a motor vehicle from a dealership in Vivian Street, a police pursuit and an accident in Inverell last Thursday Inverell Police responded and located the stolen vehicle on Byron Lane and...

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Hill Climbs President’s Cup

The final of the Inverell Golf Club’s Men’s Presidents Cup was played yesterday. The matchplay competition started with qualifying rounds back in February and March and has continued with players knocked out each month until yesterday’s final. Nigel Hill claimed the...

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Crossroads for Bukkulla Fire Station

The future of the Bukkulla Fire Station is up in the air as it continues to suffer a shortage of volunteer fire fighters. Scott Mack from the NSW RFS Northern Tablelands Team says it has reached crunch time for the station which has struggled to attract volunteer fire...

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Detection Leak Program Begins Today

Inverell Shire Council has been successful in gaining funding from the NSW Government to participate in the active leak detection project. Commencing today, leak detection contractors, using leak detection equipment, will be checking Council's water network to...

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Saints Remain Leaders in AFL Northwest

Competition Inverell Saints have recorded two important wins in Tamworth in the AFL Northwest competition on Saturday. The Saints men rued several misses at goal which kept the Kangaroos in the game for 3 quarters before the reigning premier pulled away in the final...

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