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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...

Investigations Close on Bonza Directors

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission will not prosecute the Australian and US directors of collapsed airline Bonza and confirmed the investigation had finished. The airline suspended all flights and went into voluntary administration a year ago with...

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RSM No5 Pennant Team Bows Out

Inverell RSM’s Club No 5 Bowls Pennant team’s hopes of winning  the regional flag have been dashed after going down to Armidale City and Wee Waa on Saturday. The team fought out a close contest against Armidale City in their first game to go down 53-50 after 63...

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Coronial Inquest Concludes into Death of Inverell Woman

A coronial inquest into the death of an Inverell woman in 2021 has issued several recommendations including better training of police officers attending domestic disputes Michelle Daphne Michell died on the 30th of June 2021 at a Glen Innes Road home after sustaining...

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New England Ballot Drawn

Incumbent Nationals federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has drawn position 1 on the New England Ballot paper for the May 3rd Federal election following Friday’s Ballot draw. There will be seven candidates to contest the seat after Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of...

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Two Arrested After Separate Incidents

A 42-year-old Inverell woman has been charged with stealing offences allegedly committed last week. Police say the woman stole from a person following an alleged incident outside a residential premises in the Inverell township, as well as larceny in relation to retail...

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