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  • Anzac Day

Double demerit points in force for Anzac Day traffic operation

Police will be out in force on the state’s roads to remind motorists of their responsibility to drive carefully ahead of the Anzac Day NSW Police traffic operation. Operation Anzac Day 2024 started on Wednesday with double demerit points in place until 11.59pm on Sunday, April 28, coinciding with the end of the school holidays. The reminder comes after 111 people lost their lives so far this year, compared to 100 in the same period last year. The high-visibility policing operation will involve general duties officers, assisted by specialist police, including the Public Order and Riot Squad, Operations Support Group, […]

Apr 25, 2024

  • Agriculture

George the Farmer gives the Cotton Capital a big thumbs up

Most households would know, and love, George the Farmer from his fun picture storybooks or musical paddock-to-plate videos, so there was much excitement in town last week when word got around that one of the country’s most-famous farmers had visited the Cotton Capital to film an upcoming project. Proud of his life on the land, George the Farmer has inspired countless children, from the bush and the city, to learn more about agriculture and where their food and fibre comes from. Cotton Australia said it has been working with George the Farmer creator Simone Kain to produce a new farming […]

Apr 24, 2024

  • Wee Waa tennis courts

Tennis courts set for transformation thanks to funding boost

Readers might have noticed works commencing at the Wee Waa tennis courts last week. Narrabri Shire Council said the works include the removal of asbestos from the old tennis club house, and the tennis courts are set to be transformed to a multi-court facility thanks to a grant boost of $987,430 for the shire’s sports facilities. In February, NSC announced two of the shire’s sports facilities would receive upgrades thanks to successful grant applications in round five of the NSW government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Just short of one million dollars has been awarded to NSC to upgrade lighting at […]

Apr 24, 2024

  • Rugby Union

Blue Boars take down Gunnedah in final-minute thriller

Narrabri Rugby Club’s first XV scored their maiden win of the 2024 Central North Rugby Union first grade season in thrilling fashion on Saturday when they beat the Gunnedah Red Devils 28-24. It was a sensational finish at the Gunnedah Rugby Park where the Blue Boars trailed 24-21 with just seconds left to play. Their vice-captain Jack Maunder scored the match-winner with the final play of the game after Narrabri made their way to the tryline with 15 attacking phases, including huge runs from centres Will McDonnell and Joe Baker. A brilliant piece of distribution out of the ruck from […]

Apr 23, 2024

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