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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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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...

Water Plans Walked Back

Farmer hopes for water security have been buoyed by new changes to water sharing plans for six NSW rivers.NSW Farmers Water Taskforce Chair Richard Bootle said the revised wetland maps released by the state government this week were a sign of positive progress for...

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NSW SES Warns of Scammers

The NSW SES is aware of scam calls occurring in Northern NSW and urged the community to stay vigilant. The organisation says there have been reports of groups falsely claiming to represent the NSW SES to fraudulently obtain funds. The NSW SES state they DO NOT seek...

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Inverell Ambulance to Receive $300,000 Upgrade

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has announced the Inverell ambulance station has received state government funding to refurbish the facility. Mr Moylan recently met with local paramedics at the station and announced that around $300,000 has been allocated for...

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New Bishop Appointed to Armidale Diocese

A new Bishop of Armidale Diocese has been appointed by Pope Francis with Reverend Dr Peter Murphy assuming the role. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe welcomed the announcement saying Fr Peter’s involvement in the vocations...

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Minor premiers and Reigning Premiers Battle Out a Tie

Square and Compass and Campbell and Freebairn Rebels have played out an exciting tie in the final round of the Inverell Cricket Competition at Varley Oval on Saturday. Needing 211 for victory and requiring 10 runs off the last over, Rebels batsmen Julian Collins and...

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Payne Excited to be in NSW Country Championships

Inverell trainer Todd Payne has booked a spot in his first Country Championships Final with his runner Lisztomania after it ran a gallant second to the Paul Messara trained Intervarsity in yesterday's Hunter Northwest Championship Qualifier at Tamworth. After jumping...

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Region Could be Lashed by Heavy Rain

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain for parts of the Northern Tablelands and Northwest Slopes and Plains which is expected to ease this afternoon. It follows ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall on Saturday and weakening...

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Lions Youth of the Year Regional Final

Inverell Lions Club hosted the Regional Final of the "Youth of the Year" with four students represented their communities from Inverell Lions Club, Guyra Lions club, Glen Innes Highlands Lions and Armidale Dumaresq Club. Macintyre High School Year 11 student...

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