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Local News

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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...

Gardens Ready for Bundarra Festival

The Bundarra Garden Festival will be held this weekend with 6 gardens to be open to the public as organisers raise money for the Inverell Breast Cancer Support group. The six gardens include Abingdale and Fairview on Bakers Creek Rd, Box Moor on Gwydir Hwy, Bundarra...

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Moylan to Fight for Nurses

Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan will take up the fight for nurses following the changes made by NSW Health and Hunter New England Health to the Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme. Mr Moylan says several local nurses had contacted him recently saying they had lost...

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Hay Fire Being Monitored

Northern Tablelands Rural Fire Service advises they’re aware of a large hay pile on Copeton Dam Road that has been burning and smoking intermittently over the past few days. Crews have been monitoring the situation and are working closely with the landowners to fully...

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Support Group Receives Another Big Donation

The Inverell Support Group of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has received another sizeable donation following the Down-to-Earth Inverell Garden Group’s Open Gardens held last month. The Garden Group held 3 open gardens over two days during the Sapphire City Festival...

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Weather May Interrupt Local cricket

Round 4 action in the Inverell cricket competition kicks off tomorrow but players will be looking towards the skies to see if they’re able to get on the pitch. Rain is forecast tomorrow with officials to keep an eye on weather radars to see if any approaching rain...

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