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  • Anzac Day

We can still fly the flag on Anzac Day

Traditional public ceremonies have been cancelled, but Australians have been urged to commemorate Anzac Day privately at home on April 25. The Continental Eagle team at Narrabri has taken a lead and is preparing to ‘fly the flag’ on Anzac Day. “We want to show our respect for the men and women who fought for us,” said managing director John van der Vliet. “They fought for us and now we all have to fight together for our country, to protect community health and our economy during the COVID-19 crisis.” Let’s show the Aussie spirit is very much alive. Mr van […]

Apr 7, 2020

  • Coronavirus

Chambers of Commerce want to identify the businesses coping with COVID

Narrabri Shire businesses are all affected by the COVID-19 regulations, with some forced to close, some advised to close and others able to trade with limitations. The spirit of entrepreneurship which has seen our small businesses weather droughts, floods and downturns, remains strong and many businesses are adapting, within the COVID-19 guidelines, to continue trading. Who is still open for business? Narrabri and Wee Waa Chambers of Commerce are particularly keen to see businesses continue to be able operate in some form. “We want to give small businesses the opportunity to be included in a data base of businesses which […]

Apr 7, 2020

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  • Coronavirus

Assistance must take impact of the drought years into account

Member for Barwon Roy Butler is urging the State and Federal Governments to consider the impacts of drought and amend the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 assistance packages. “Businesses in Barwon have been suffering a decline in turnover for a number of years now due to the drought – for some areas the last good year of trade was 2016,” said Mr Butler. “The assistance packages on offer from the State and Federal Governments both require businesses to show a decline in turnover brought on by COVID-19. “For the State Small Business Support Grant of $10,000 a business needs to […]

Apr 7, 2020

  • Flu season

Flu shots now more important than ever say authorities

Narrabri Shire residents are heeding the advice of medical authorities that flu vaccination is more important than ever during April. Narrabri pharmacies have been busy providing the all important flu shots. “With the 2020 flu season not far away, all Australians, and especially those in vulnerable groups or age brackets, should arrange vaccination during April,” advised Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. “Expert medical advice is that everyone aged six months and over should be vaccinated against influenza this year, and every year.” Receiving a vaccination from April provides optimal protection in the peak period of influenza circulation, usually from June […]

Apr 7, 2020

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