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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...

Joyce Celebrations Tempered by Cancer Diagnosis

The Nationals Barnaby Joyce has been emphatically returned as the member for New England following Saturday’s federal election. Mr Joyce claimed 52.43% of the New England vote from Labors Laura Hughes with 20%, One Nation’s Brent Larkham with 10.28%, followed by the...

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Police Boost for the Northern Tablelands

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed six new probationary constables to the region. The new recruits will start their careers in the New England Police District next week after graduating from the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn. Four will be...

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Bats Knock Power Off in Inverell

Essential Energy is aware of the unplanned power outages that have impacted homes and businesses across Inverell due to flying foxes. We want to thank customers for their patience during this time and assure the community that Essential Energy teams are on call to...

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Women’s Golf Championships Kick Off in Inverell

The Inverell Golf Club held the first round of their women’s championships last week. Casey Trevithick is the championship leader after finishing with 86 off the stick while Catherine Lane leads the nett competition with nett 70. The second round of the 3-round...

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STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

STA FM Rural News | 03-05-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 29th April.  There were 1,262 head yarded, consisting of a good supply of yearlings and a fair penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted of several runs of well-bred yearling steers and heifers suitable for restockers...

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Inverell F.C Hit The Road

Inverell F.C head to Tamworth tomorrow to tackle Oxley Vale Attunga at Gipps Street Sporting Fields as part of Round 5 of the Northern Inland Premier League. 1st grade coach Damian Shutz says any game against OVA is always a tough one but is hoping to keep their...

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Quiet Weekend for Highlanders

The Inverell Highlanders have the Round 2 bye this weekend in Central North Rugby. The Highlanders kicked off the season with a heartening performance against Pirates and will be looking forward to hosting Quirindi next weekend. Round 2 action tomorrow sees Quirindi...

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Government Green Lights Virtual Fences

Farmers have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to legalise virtual fencing for cattle.NSW Farmers' Animal Welfare Committee Chair Rob McIntosh said Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty's announcement was a sign of positive change on the horizon for many farmers across...

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Tigers Hope Walcha Roos Make the Trip

The Tingha Tigers will be hoping to make it 4 from 4 when they meet the struggling Walcha Roos at Bob Ward Oval tomorrow in Round 4 action in the Group 19 Rugby league competition. It’s been a battle for the Roos who have struggled to be competitive on the field this...

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