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end of an era

End of an era as Boggabri’s Hassab’s Fashions changes hands after March

Boggabri will mark the end of an era as Hassab’s Fashions changes hands and becomes Labels in the Bush from early April. The Hassab family has been a mainstay in the Boggabri business scene, and this has continued through Wadette, daughter of Tony Hassab, and her husband John Shaw. Tony Hassab conducted his drapery business in Boggabri from 1942 until 1986, when his daughter Cecilia took over adapting it to women’s fashion, with Wadette conducting her hairdressing salon at the rear of the building, taking over in 1994. Wadette and John will mark the closure of Hassab’s Fashions on March […]

Mar 13, 2025

Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants

Council, mayors association call for restoration of funding program

Narrabri Shire Council and the NSW Country Mayors Association have called on the federal government and opposition to commit to restoring the Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants. The Financial Assistance Grants program provides a vital funding stream to local councils, enabling them to provide a mix of services and infrastructure. The Country Mayors Association has highlighted that the level of funding under the program has eroded over the years from one per cent of the Commonwealth’s tax take in 1996 to just 0.5 per cent today. “Local councils – particularly those located in rural and regional areas like Narrabri Shire, have […]

Mar 6, 2025

Sun Safety

Coulton encourages sun safety following third melanoma removal

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has encouraged people to embrace sun safety following melanoma surgery last week. Mr Coulton underwent a three-hour surgery to remove his third melanoma and five lymph nodes. In an update after the procedure, Mr Coulton said he would no require further treatment and that the surgery had been completed successfully. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone to follow the timeless adage of ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide’ – it does not matter whether you are a young parent taking your child to the pool for a swimming lesson, a cocky […]

Mar 5, 2025

Country Education Foundation of the Namoi

Thirteen students share in $62,500 thanks to CEFN

Thirteen Narrabri Shire students have been supported in pursuing post-secondary school education opportunities thanks to the Country Education Foundation of the Namoi. The organisation announced $62,500 in education grants at its annual presentation night. This year’s recipients include Johnathan Charles (Certificate III Electrotechnology, TAFE), Charlie Cooke (Bachelor of Agribusiness, UNE), Pearl Fuller (Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, CSU), Daniel Smith (Bachelor of Engineering Hons Civil, UNSW), Paige Morrison (Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws, Newcastle), Poppy Smith (Bachelor of Fashion Design, UTS), Mackenzie Jones (Bachelor of Animal Science, UNE), Eliza Dampney (Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions, UNSW), Caitlyn Coutts-Smith […]

Feb 7, 2025