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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...

Man Refused Bail After Threats with Firearm

A 21-year-old man remains behind bars after being charged with allegedly threatening two people with a firearm in January. Kyle Williams was refused bail last week after appearing in court facing several firearm and stalking charges relating to an incident on Sunday...

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Cattle Program Gets Tick of Approval

NSW Farmers has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program.NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee chair Tony Hegarty said farmers had engaged...

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Next Gen of Bull Riding Stars Named for PBR Origin 2026

While the Open teams won’t be announced until May 13, the next generation of bull riding talent is already pulling on their state colours, with the junior teams for the 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series revealed. They’re the future of the sport, young,...

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El Nino Evidence Builds

Sea surface temperature observations from the past two weeks suggest that El Niño could be rapidly emerging in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Weatherzone reports computer models have been hinting at the possibility of a 2026 El Niño event for the past three months, with...

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Highlanders’ Handling Errors Prove Costly

Inverell Highlanders have been their worst enemies to go down 46-14 in their match against reigning premiers Quirindi Lions on Saturday as part of round 3 of the central North Rugby Competition. Going into the second half down 17-14, the Highlanders’ handling errors...

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Police Kept Busy Over the Long Weekend

New England Police are investigating a brawl reported at a licensed premises in Delungra on Friday. Police say two patrons were hospitalised and later released after sustaining minor injuries. The incident is under investigation with numerous parties to be subject to...

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Hawks Happy to Get a Win

Inverell Hawks Coach Jamie McCormack says he’s happy to get away with the two points after lacklustre 18-8 win over the Glen Innes Magpies on Saturday in Group 19 Anzac Day matches played on Saturday. McCormack says their defence was very good but their attack and...

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