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  • Great Southern Nights

Live music returns to The Crossing Theatre

Live music will make a comeback at The Crossing Theatre on Saturday night. Tamworth country music singer Brent Larkham will take to the stage as part of the Great Southern Nights initiative. The NSW government along with Destination NSW and the Australian Recording Industry Association have organised COVID-safe performances to revive the live music and entertainment sectors. Dubbed the ‘land of 1000 gigs’, events have played all over NSW in November as part of Australian music month to help the affected industry. The Crossing Theatre manager Scott Pollock said he’s excited to host the event this Saturday. “I really can’t […]

Nov 26, 2020

  • SIAHTO woman of the year

SIAHTO congratulates Woman of the Year recipient

A woman who has a heart of gold and desire to help those in need received a surprise small entourage at her workplace to present her with SIAHTO’s Woman of the Year award. Jess Voysey, the daughter of Liz and Robert Woodin, received the honour at a small celebration on Tuesday night. The organisation’s Kim Owens and Jenny Wilson travelled to Wee Waa for the surprise announcement. Mrs Voysey was asked to come along to a SIAHTO meeting to talk to the group but could not attend due to work commitments. Instead, SIAHTO planned the awarding of its annual honour […]

Nov 26, 2020

  • Narrabri Industrial Network

Deputy Premier announces $100,000 Narrabri Industrial Network

Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced a contribution of $100,000 for the Narrabri Industrial Network. “The Narrabri Industrial Network supports local business, connecting members with the resources, facilities and the opportunities they need to grow and prosper. “We are seeing a time of tremendous growth for the Narrabri community as the NSW government continues to invest record funding into regional communities,” Mr Barilaro said in Narrabri on Tuesday. “The Northern NSW Inland Port, and the Narrabri Special Activation Precinct will see investment in Narrabri sky-rocket over the next few years and collaboration will be key in order for the community […]

Nov 26, 2020

  • Narrabri Gas Project

‘Resolve strengthened’: Lock the Gate

“The Morrison government’s approval of the Santos Narrabri gasfield has only strengthened the resolve of local traditional owners, farmers, and concerned community members to continue the fight against the destructive project,” Lock the Gate said in a statement. “The gasfield lacks significant local support, with a majority of submissions to the Independent Planning Commission from people living in the immediate Narrabri local government area and the local region objecting to the project.” Gomeroi traditional owner Polly Cutmore said there would continue to be a gathering of Gomeroi people to determine the best strategy to continue fighting the gasfield. “Scott Morrison […]

Nov 26, 2020

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