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Local News

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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...

The Battle is Ready on the Bank

The Inverell community is expected to brave the cold conditions and head to Campbell Park tonight for the inaugural Battle on the Bank event. An initiative of the Inverell Youth Think Tank, Battle on the Bank is a free, high-energy live music competition for young...

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Inverell F.C Travel Back to Tamworth for Redemption

Inverell F.C are on the road heading back to Tamworth tomorrow looking to rebound after their loss to Tamworth F.C last week. The team play South Tamworth United at the Riverside Sporting complex as part of weekend action in the Northern Premier League  Coach...

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Central North Rugby Action Heats Up

The Inverell Highlanders 1st grade team will have the weekend bye to rest niggling injuries as other teams prepare for week 7 of the Central North Rugby competition. Reigning premier Narrabri Blue Boars are at home to Moree WeeBolla Bulls in a rematch of last year’s...

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Council Agrees to Raise Rates

Inverell ratepayers will endure another rate rise after Inverell Shire councillors agreed to take the recommended IPART 4% rate peg at yesterday’s council meeting. Inverell Shire Kate Dight says Councillors endorsed a whole suite of documents during yesterday Council...

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Workshops to Assist Breeding Enterprises

Northern Tablelands Local Land Service and Angus Australia are conducting workshops next week on Estimated Breeding Values and Objective Bull Selection. The quarterly workshops called Ladies in Livestock will assist in finding a bull that’s fit for purpose for...

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Church Closes in Bundarra

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church at Bundarra has celebrated its last mass with the property to go under the hammer in July. Parish Priest Father Paul Chandler says the town has been in decline since its heyday when there were many farms and families both within...

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Joyce Airs Concerns for the Nation

New England MP Barnaby Joyce has expressed his concerns about the current conflicts around the world and Australia’s ability to protect itself from foreign takeover. In a social media post, Mr Joyce says the nation’s report card wasn’t good, noting US President Donald...

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