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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...

Family First Candidate to contest New England Election

The seat of New England has a 6th contender with Holly Masters from the Family First Party standing at the May 3rd Federal election. She joins National incumbent member Barnaby Joyce, Labor’s Laura Hughes, Greens Wendy Wales, One Nation’s Brent Larkham and Independent...

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Farmers Welcome Write-off Clarity

NSW Farmers has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the $20,000 instant asset write-off will be extended, if re-elected. Introduced in 2015, the instant asset write-off allowed businesses to claim a deduction for the cost of an asset up to a prescribed...

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Lisztomania Pipped by a Lip on the Line

Inverell trainer Todd Payne says his runner Lisztomania ran unbelievably well in Saturday’s $1 million Country championships at Randwick. Trailing the favourite Gallant Star into the straight, Lisztomania peeled off his heels to range up and hit the front in the...

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Tingha Knock Over Premiers in Opening Round

Tingha Tigers have kicked off their season with an enthralling 42-32 victory over reigning premier Warialda Wombats on Saturday in Round 1 action of the Group 19 Rugby League competition to retain the Cleal-Blacklock Shield. After a barnstorming start where the Tigers...

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Investigations into Break-Ins in CBD Sprout Results

Inverell Police have made some significant progression of investigations last week into break and enters committed on a number of commercial premises in the Inverell CBD. Three young persons have been identified with two of those offenders been processed and will be...

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STA FM Rural News | 05-04-25

STA FM Rural News | 05-04-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 1st April.  Following the trend in most Northern areas there was a small yarding of 400 head.         Most classes of cattle were represented.  Quality was mixed, although there were some well-bred and well finished cattle through...

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