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West flooded as Narrabri records wettest March in almost a century

West flooded as Narrabri records wettest March in almost a century

Narrabri West has bore the brunt of the town’s flood damage as a result of last week’s sudden deluge. Narrabri itself has recorded its wettest March in almost a century as well as what is believed to be its wettest daily rainfall for March on record following last...

‘A calling to be written, it was asked to be written’

‘A calling to be written, it was asked to be written’

A special author talk recently took place at The Exchange with Jacqueline Gaul showcasing her new book ‘The Overcoming’. A devotion to her baby boy Jack who was unfortunately still born at birth. It was an emotional night of connection, reassurance and support for...

Stay informed of changing flood conditions: SES

Stay informed of changing flood conditions: SES

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has deployed more than 750 personnel, rescue assets, high clearance vehicles and flood rescue teams as impacts from heavy rain and water flowing south from Queensland are felt across the state. NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean...

Martha Harvey makes Super Rugby debut with Waratahs

Martha Harvey makes Super Rugby debut with Waratahs

It has been a long time coming, but Martha Harvey is officially a Super Rugby player after making her debut in a crucial victory on Friday night. The 20-year-old was named on the bench for NSW Waratahs’ women’s side last week and was in line for a potential Super...

Safety improvement works start for Gwydir Highway

Safety improvement works start for Gwydir Highway

Transport for NSW will start work this month to improve safety on a stretch of the Gwydir Highway about 51 kilometres west of Moree. Work at Browns Creek will involve widening the road and improvements to two kilometres of pavement as well as repairs to five culverts....

NIPL round two matches postponed

NIPL round two matches postponed

The 2025 Northern Inland Premier League campaign was put on hold last weekend as all six of the second round fixtures were washed out and postponed. Namoi United FC were scheduled to host their first home game of the year against the defending champions and the 2025...

Flood watch and act in place for Narrabri, Wee Waa

Flood watch and act in place for Narrabri, Wee Waa

The NSW State Emergency Service has issued a watch and act alert for Narrabri and Wee Waa following the recent heavy rainfall and subsequent rise in river levels. In its alert, the SES says the Bureau of Meteorology advises renewed rises are occurring at Narrabri...

Police to investigate alleged dangerous driving during flood

Police to investigate alleged dangerous driving during flood

Police have commenced an investigation into alleged dangerous driving after a truck driver was pulled from flood water near Wee Waa on Sunday. About 5pm on Sunday, March 30, officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of a prime mover trapped in flood...