Become a STA FM Member

Office Hours

Mon – Tue | 9AM – 12PM
Wed – Fri | 9AM – 2:30PM

Phone:

(02) 5619 2439

Email:

admin@stafm.com.au

Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

Featured Articles

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...

Fernhill Rd Speed Change

Transport for NSW will be installing a new speed zone on Fernhill Rd Inverell which will come into effect from next week. The new permanent 60km/hr speed zone stretches from Yetman Rd to Fullers Lane intersection. Transport for NSW says the adjustment of the speed...

read more

Farmers Welcome Focus on Ferals

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says all options need to be on the table to tackle the state’s feral animal problem, welcoming comments from the Premier. On Tuesday NSW Premier Chris Minns suggested the NSW Government would be open to bounties and other measures...

read more

Blue Heelers Coaches Announced

Former Inverell Saints AFL coaches are set to lead Northwest Blue Heelers teams when representative duties take centre stage later this year. Multiple premiership winning coach Dick Gleeson and former U17s coach Alan Martin have been named to lead the men’s and Under...

read more

Flu Surges Early Around Australia

Health experts are sounding the alarm as Australia faces a worrying surge in respiratory illnesses, with over 75,000 lab-confirmed influenza cases already recorded between January and mid-May, a jump of more than 50% from the same period last year. Alarmingly, flu...

read more

Inverell Jockey Club Gains Race Meeting

Racing returns to Inverell tomorrow after the Armidale race meeting was transferred yesterday to the Inverell racecourse. Following 58mls of rain over the last 7 days and 8mls yesterday morning, Racing NSW stewards deemed the Armidale track was unsuitable for racing....

read more

Presnell Steps Down as Group 19 President

Group 19 Rugby League President Peter Presnell has stepped down from the role. It’s believed Mr Presnell relinquished the position recently stating to STA FM his departure was due to personal reasons. STA FM have tried to contact the Group 19 Executive for a comment...

read more