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Thumbs down 9/4/26

I’m all in favour of trees, but in the right place. I see on my daily commute to work across the Namoi River bridge - sorry, I mean Narrabri Creek - a flourishing gum tree growing on the roadway next to the pedestrian walkway. It’s about 700cm high at the moment but...

Thumbs down 9/4/26

Thumbs down to the people who are not responding to the rules on watering yards. I saw a lady with her hose on at 4:30.

Rescue helicopter tasked to Merah North after man trampled by bull

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a person trampled by a bull at Merah North, west of Wee Waa, at 1pm on Saturday, April 4. A man aged in his 50s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for...

Mayor voices concern with Census ‘undercounting’

Narrabri Shire Council is raising concerns about population undercounting ahead of the 2026 Census, warning that inaccurate data could leave communities short-changed on vital funding and services. Council says there is strong anecdotal evidence its population was...

Optimism abounds with bilby population stable in Pilliga

Bilby population numbers continue to be stable in the Pilliga State Conservation Area, according to data from Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s annual census. The organisation released its update last week, ahead of Easter, showing an optimistic future for what is...

CNRU season to kick off on Saturday as Blue Boars head to Weebolla Oval

A new Central North Rugby Union campaign will get underway this Saturday when all six teams line up in round one of the 2026 competition. The Narrabri Blue Boars will travel up the Newell Highway to Weebolla Oval to challenge their rivals, the Moree Bulls, while the...

Tom Ison and Arnies Army set a new track record at the Narrabri Showground on Easter Sunday

The seventh and final race of Narrabri Harness Racing Club’s Easter meeting was always going to be a special one on Sunday, with the life of the late club president Peter Shepherdson to be honoured in a memorial race alongside his late brother Raymond at the Narrabri...

Narrabri Show to continue, requires support of community

The 2026 Narrabri Show will continue with its planned festivities for the first weekend in May, however, organisers have made a plea for the community’s support so the event can continue into the future. A meeting of members was convened at the Narrabri Bowling Club...

ED remains open and available for the community as construction works take place at Narrabri Hospital

Readers might notice construction works taking place at Narrabri Hospital Emergency Department, however, the ED remains open and available for the community as normal. Hunter New England Local Health District said there are temporary access changes at Narrabri...

Lights, sirens, action: Narrabri High School students step into policing life

Seventeen Year 10 students from Narrabri High School have taken part in an immersive, action-packed workshop designed to prepare them for future careers in policing and emergency services. Held at the training centre at Mines Rescue Gunnedah in March, the ‘Future Blue...

Narrabri Harness Racing Club hosts its first meeting of 2026 on Easter Sunday

Harness racing made a triumphant return to Narrabri on Sunday when the Narrabri Harness Racing Club hosted its first of two April meetings at the Narrabri Showground. There were seven races held across the afternoon, the first of which was the Tapscott Service Station...

Namoi Valley Christian School hosts official opening of secondary campus

On Thursday, March 19, Namoi Valley Christian School officially opened its secondary campus on Cowper Street, Wee Waa. Attendees gathered under the shade of the campus’ beautiful trees to celebrate an important milestone for NVCS and a positive step forward for the...