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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.

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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...

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...

Inverell Netball Wins State Title

Inverell Netball Association’s Open Women’s team are the 2025 Senior State  Title Division 3 champions after going through undefeated through the competition over the long weekend in Sydney. The team consisting of Rachel Sutton, Kaitlin and Shannon Driscoll,...

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Junior Highlanders Celebrate State Win

Three Inverell Highlander juniors have been part of the successful Central North Under 18s girls team that claimed the NSW Rugby Union Country Championships over the long weekend in Sydney. Ella Gleeson and Eliza and Tilly Thompson celebrated Central North’s second...

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Two from two for Inverell F.C

Inverell FC have won their round 2 clash in the Regional Super League against Macleay Valley Rangers 5-0 in Kempsey on Saturday. Coach Damian Shutz says they were challenged from the opening whistle, but the boys did what they do best, and that’s find the back of the...

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Local Success at Mallawa

In racing news. Inverell owned and trained mare ELLATI remains unbeaten after two runs at the Golden Triangle Picnics. Trained by Wayne Oakenfull and owned by Tim Moses, ELLATI added to her Moree success with a half=length win in the Class 2 Trophy Race at Mallawa at...

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Police Investigate Crash in Inverell

Investigations are continuing into an accident in Inverell on Thursday evening involving a vehicle and an E=Bike. Just after 5:30, police were called to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Warialda Road and Bannockburn Road, Both drivers were triaged at...

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First Snowfalls in the Region

The first snow falls were recorded around the region over the long weekend with Guyra and Ben Lomond receiving a sprinkling. The Bureau of Meteorology says a complex low pressure system drove a large pool of polar air over southeastern Australia on Friday and Saturday...

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