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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...

Motorcyclist Dies near Uralla

A rider has died after a motorcycle crash in Uralla yesterday afternoon. About 12.30pm, emergency services were called to Thunderbolts Way, following reports a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. Bystanders commenced first aid on the 70-year-old male rider...

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New Admin Building Opened in Bingara

Last Friday marked a proud milestone for the Gwydir community with the official opening of the new Bingara Administration Building. Guests heard from Mayor, Tiffany Galvin and General Manager, Leeah Daley, who reflected on the vision, resilience and commitment that...

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Community Engagement Sessions This Week

Inverell Shire Council will be conducting two Community Engagement Sessions this week for residents in the northern parts of the Shire. Council's General Manager Brett McGuiness along with Directors and Councillors will be heading to Bonshaw and Yetman this Thursday...

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Joyce Urges Residents to Check Their Super

Federal One Nation Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has urged people to check their superannuation funds to ascertain if they may be linked to funds such as the Shield or First Guardian Master Funds which collapsed last year, robbing thousands of Australians of...

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Women’s Tackle Competition Launched in Group 19

Group 19 Rugby League have confirmed that three teams have entered women’s tackle teams to participate in a hybrid competition for the remainder of the season. Warialda Wombats, Moree Boomerangs and Uralla Tigers RLFC will play throughout the season with the...

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Magpies Edge Out Tigers

The Glen Innes Magpies held on to defeat a determined Tingha Tigers outfit on Saturday to record a 32-22 win at Meade Park in Group 19 Round 6 results. After getting out to a 12-0 lead in the first half, the Magpies let the Tigers back into the game and trailed Tingha...

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