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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...

Mitch & Tanya Prepare for the Drover Run

A local couple are gearing up to take part in their 3rd Drover’s Run which kicks off next month, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Mitch and Tanya Orchard say their looking forward to this year’s 9 day Run which will kick off at Armatree near Gilgandra...

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New Boost for Next Gen Aggies

NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as the state government announces a new $5 million boost to the AgSkilled program. On Thursday the Minns Government announced it would extend its AgSkilled initiative for a further twelve months, with...

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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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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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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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Wilson Cashes in With Libby

Local trainer Ridge Wilson almost had two winners in weekend races hundreds of kilometres apart. On Saturday at Wean Picnics HIMORHER chased home AVOID ME in the feature Cup race, but yesterday at Grafton the stable went one better  when LIBBY broke her Maiden...

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