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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...

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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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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STA FM Rural News | 01-03-25

STA FM Rural News | 01-03-25

Inverell Cattle Sale – Tuesday 25th February. Numbers were well up this week for a yarding of 1980 head.                                              Included in the yarding was a larger offering of cows, while feeder and background cattle were also well...

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Show Circuit Rolls into Inverell

The Inverell Show kicks off today with organisers anticipating bumper crowds and blue skies over the next two days. Show Society president Jodie Burtenshaw says the programme includes a variety of ring events, tonight’s Rodeo and the official opening ceremony with...

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Local Cricket Heats Up

With two rounds left in the Inverell Cricket Competition before the final's series, the fight for the minor premiership and an automatic grand final berth, continues. Competition leaders Square and Conpass face the winless Delungra outfit at Varley Oval with a win...

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April 12 Election???? Joyce Speculates

New England MP Barnaby Joyce expects Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to announce this Sunday that Australians will go to the polls for the federal election on April 12th. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says only the Prime Minister knows when the election will...

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More GP Visits Under Labor

Senator for NSW Tim Ayers says more Australians in regional NSW will get free visits to the GP if the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected, under their historic investment in Medicare. From 1 November, Labor will expand bulk billing incentives to all Australians...

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