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Pakistan delegation explores Narrabri region’s agricultural innovation

FOURTEEN Australia Awards Fellows from Pakistan recently visited the University of Sydney’s Narrabri campus, immersing themselves in one of the country’s leading agricultural research regions as part of the fellowship – Building Resilience in Food Security in Pakistan by Improving Climate–Resilient Agroecosystems. The fellowship, funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, brings together emerging research leaders from top Pakistani universities to further expand their knowledge and skills in advanced agricultural technologies and share solutions to the common challenges of food security and climate resilience. During their week in Narrabri, the delegation visited the University’s […]

Aug 1, 2026

Amended aquatic facilities policy adopted

NARRABRI Shire Council has adopted an amended Aquatic Facilities Management Policy and Plan following extensive submissions by user groups and community members on the original draft plan tabled in April. The Aquatic Facilities Management Plan supplements the policy by providing guidance on the day-to-day operations of the shire’s aquatic facilities in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa. The 2026 draft Aquatic Facilities Management Plan responds to changes in legislation, industry standards, risk management expectations, and organisational accountability. “It strengthens council’s ability to operate the aquatic facilities safely, consistently, and defensibly while reducing exposure to regulatory, legal, and operational risk,” the business […]

Aug 1, 2026

Grim farm death toll sparks safety campaign

GRIM new figures reveal 53 lives were lost and 182 people were seriously injured on Australian farms in 2025, bringing the nation’s farm death toll to 427 since 2019, more than one person every week for seven consecutive years. The statistics have been released as part of National Farm Safety Week, with Farmsafe Australia launching its 2026 Safer Farms Report. Farmsafe Australia chair Felicity Richards said many incidents occurred during routine jobs when people were busy or under pressure, “when shortcuts begin to creep in”. “Most incidents do not happen because people do not care about safety,” Ms Richards said. […]

Jul 31, 2026

Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day returns this weekend

FRIENDLY country hospitality will once again be on show with the return of the much-loved Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day and Camp Oven Cook-off. The annual event, which combines the atmosphere of a traditional country fair with craft stalls, delicious food, family fun and vintage machinery demonstrations, remains a popular fixture on the district calendar. Volunteers from the Beulah Park Hall Committee have been busy preparing the grounds and hall to welcome visitors for the weekend’s festivities. “It’s all looking a bit of a picture here,” hall committee president Dave Morris said. “We’re hoping for some great weather for the […]

Jul 31, 2026