Coulton’s Comment COVID-19 vaccination ‘key’ in the fight against the virus We are still winning, but we have not yet won the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Many... Jan 21, 2021
your say ‘How about a role for the Citizen of the Year?’ asks reader Australia Day is fast approaching, and soon Narrabri will have a new Shire Citizen of the Year. As... Jan 21, 2021
Opinion Chile winds blow everyone some good I have to say that this summer is, weather-wise, the most pleasant summer in memory by some margin. Perhaps an antidote to much of the unpleasantness that surrounded 2020? I recently travelled across to Tamworth, something I do... Jan 21, 2021
your say Mail delivery slowing down Australia Post has really excelled itself – one card we received took a month to reach us, but yesterday we received one that was posted on December 1. What has happened to the terrific service we used to have? We used to... Jan 21, 2021
From Narrabri Ministers’ Fraternal Life matters With a New Year brings new opportunities, new ideas, a fresh outlook. Last year has finished and closed. The year 2021 has definitely started. As we pull down the Christmas tree and find room for the new gifts that we were... Jan 21, 2021
Road Safety Road safety is everyone’s issue says Acting Prime Minister Written by Michael McCormack (Acting Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and... Jan 14, 2021
From Narrabri Ministers’ Fraternal Life matters Good news? Most of us would love to hear a good news story, wouldn’t we? After all, 2021 looks like turning into a slightly milder version of 2020, the news last week was dominated by ‘attacks on democracy’, and even the cricket... Jan 14, 2021
your say Winds of change blowing back again with resurgence of country newspapers Local newspapers have been a significant factor in the life of country towns for more than a century. But now – after a seismic change from independent to monopolistic ownership – many “locals” have disappeared and... Jan 13, 2021
your say Caring response in a time of need According to recent news reports it is 12 months since the tragic bushfires began and lasted for weeks causing devastating and trauma for so many families. The impacts on families, villages, towns and the nation were horrendous.... Dec 21, 2020