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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...

Council Deliberates Over Requests

Inverell Shire Council have deliberated over requests from Community groups following last week’s Council meeting. The Inverell Show Society had requested $15,000 from Council to contribute to the production costs of this year’s Inverell Show while the Inverell...

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Local Businessman Runs for Charity

A local businessman is raising money for children and family’s battling childhood cancer as part of a fundraiser called Charlie’s Run 4 Kids. Mitchell Johnson from MacIntrye Hotbread is running 150km in 5 days from Seal Rocks to Newcastle starting on Wednesday 12th of...

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RFS Members Recognised for Long-Service

Two members of the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands team were recognised for their incredible dedication and commitment over the past three decades. District manager Scott Mack and Deepwater’s Operational Officer Jason Jarrett were presented with their...

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BEST Community Shed Dishes Out Cash

BEST Community Shed handed over two generous cheques recently to the Inverell Rescue Squad and Gilgai Public school. A cheque for $30,000 was handed over to the Inverell Rescue Squad which has kickstarted their fundraising efforts for an Infrastructure Upgrade with...

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Link Airways Commences a Fourth Service to Brisbane

Link Airways will begin their new weekly flight schedule to Brisbane this morning following the suspension of their Inverell to Sydney flights which commenced on Saturday. From today, Link Air Brisbane schedule will have an additional flight, flying Mondays,...

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