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  • World Parkinson's Day

World Parkinson’s Day observed

The Narrabri Parkinson’s Support Group gathered in Post Office Square on World Parkinson’s Day Thursday, April 10 to raise awareness for a cause that is close to the hearts of many members in the community. World Parkinson’s Day is a time for Australians to come together, raise awareness, and advocate for better support for people living with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is more common than many people realise, affecting more than 200,000 Australians and over 10 million people worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood. It’s often mistaken for just a tremor, when in reality, it is a complex neurological […]

Apr 29, 2025

  • Baan Baa Hall

Songbirds entertain at Baan Baa Hall

The Songbirds – Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup performed at the Baan Baa Hall earlier in April and were supported by Sarah Leete. After a successful double headline East Coast tour in 2023, enduring Hunter singer-songwriters Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup have joined forces to present a second, expanded series of intimate performances on a multi-state tour in 2025. The Vee name is well-known across the north west, and Amy originally hails from Tamworth, the daughter of stalwart Mike Vee. Amy Vee is an established and award-winning songwriter and performer in her own right with extensive touring experience in Australia […]

Apr 29, 2025

  • Red Cross

Narrabri Red Cross donates to Boggabri MPS

Narrabri Red Cross members have been busy knitting trauma teddies and beautiful crocheted knee rugs. Recently, Lyn Tuckey and Rhonda Fitzgerald brought eight rugs and 15 trauma teddies to Boggabri and donated them to the Boggabri John Prior Multi Purpose Service. Boggabri MPS resident Peggy Varcoe and nurse Ash Summers accepted the donations on behalf of the service.

Apr 27, 2025

  • 99th birthday

Happy 99th birthday, Myra Smith

Born in 1926 in Narrabri, Myra Smith has lived through the Great Depression, World War ll, and the digital age. After celebrating her 99th birthday at Whiddon Robert Young on Thursday, April 17, Myra attended the Lord’s Supper Mass that evening where Father Paul presented her with a bouquet of beautiful flowers. A gathering of family and friends including her daughter Sue Eurell from Brisbane, again celebrated with the cutting of an Easter-themed birthday cake made by daughter-in-law Janice Smith. Finishing off the week’s celebrations, Myra attended Easter Mass on Saturday evening, marking a long life of faith and love.

Apr 27, 2025

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