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Local News

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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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...

Soup Kitchen Feeds Locals this Christmas

Local charity Food for the Soul – Community Run Soup Kitchen is asking the Inverell community for their support in sharing an important community initiative this Christmas. Each year, the organisation provides a free festive takeaway Christmas meal for anyone in the...

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Koala Chlamydia Outbreak

Residents are being advised of a Koala chlamydia outbreak in Inverell. Reports of a run of chlamydia between Yetman Rd and Clinton Hill at Fernhill as well as at Gum Flat and Oakwood. Chlamydia causes blindness, bladder infection, ulceration and septicaemia, prostrate...

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Feedback Sought on New England REZ

NSW Government's EnergyCo has released its Regional Major Infrastructure Studies for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). These studies provide an evidence base to guide conversations about how REZ development can support regional growth, services, and local...

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Final Round Before Christmas Break

The final round of the Inverell Cricket competition before the Christmas break will be played tomorrow. Campbell and Freebairn Rebels host Glen Innes at Varley Oval in what is an important game for both sides. Rebels need a win to keep in touch with the top sides...

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Fr Paul to Leave Inverell

Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s assigned priest Fr Paul Chandler is on the move and will take up his next appointment with the Armidale Cathedral. Fr Paul was first assigned to the Inverell Parish in April 2023 and was later appointed as the acting administrator of...

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New Animal Sanctuary to be Established Near Bingara

The Taronga Conservation Society has acquired over 3,000 hectares of cleared farmland and remnant vegetation in the Nandewar Range near Bingara to be transformed into a safe haven for endangered native animals including koalas, platypus, spotted quolls and regent...

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