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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...

Moylan Listens to Local Paramedic Concerns

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has discussed the staffing issues with local paramedics at Inverell Ambulance station following a meeting last week. Mr Moylan says local paramedics are concerned at the rostering system, which has them working more shifts, more...

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NSW: The Feral Capital

Farmers have called for more funding to get feral pests under control as a new report finds NSW has the highest number of feral mammal species in the nation.NSW Farmers' Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said the data released this...

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Petrol Prices Drop in December Quarter

The quarterly average for retail petrol prices decreased in the December quarter 2024, hitting a three-year low in real (inflation adjusted) terms, the ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report has found. Click to enlarge Average retail petrol prices across the...

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Land values Released

Land Valuations are expected to be released this week with ratepayers advised they have 60 days to lodge an objection to their new valuation should they wish to do so. Ratepayers wishing to lodge an objection need to contact the Valuer General who sets and oversees...

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Inverell Highlanders to Enter Women’s Team in 2025

The Inverell Highlanders have confirmed they will field a Women’s team to compete in the Central North Rugby Women’s 10 competition this year. Central North teams agreed to accept the Highlanders proposal at a committee meeting last month to field a 7’s team when they...

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Junior AFL program Kicks Off in Inverell

AFL Northwest are kicking off a school's program in Inverell this Friday to introduce kids to the sport. The program will run for the next 4 Fridays, weather permitting, adding this program is the perfect way to get active and make new friends. Kids aged between 5 and...

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