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Local News

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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...

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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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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CWA State President Visits Inverell

CWA NSW State President Joy Beames has visited Inverell this week to gauge the issues that are affecting local groups around the region. Mrs Beames says the visit gives her the opportunity to meet members of various CWA groups, who find it difficult to attend regional...

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Harmon Resigns from Council

Former Inverell Shire Mayor Paul Harmon has shocked his fellow councillors and announced he will resign from Council immediately. Councillor Harmon’s announcement came during yesterday’s council meeting, bringing his local government career of over 20 years as a...

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Lions Park to be Closed Tomorrow

Essential Energy will be upgrading the electricity network in Lions Park, located off Old Bundarra Road in Inverell, on Thursday, 27 February 2025, conditions permitting.  The work will involve pole and powerline replacements, which will affect the park’s power...

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