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Bright future ahead for Sophie Hartnett

Bright future ahead for Sophie Hartnett

Thirteen-year-old Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Sophie Hartnett has a lot going for her, on and off the court, excelling at both tennis and netball while volunteering to help mentor kids like herself, who are passionate about sport. The budding sports...

Slow down in school zones as new teaching year starts

Slow down in school zones as new teaching year starts

Motorists have been reminded to keep a look out for children with school zones back in place from next week when the new school year begins. Director of safe systems and programs at Transport for NSW, Melvin Eveleigh said school zones are back in operation and are...

“Warralong” online clearing sale

“Warralong” online clearing sale

Online Clearing Sale ‘Warralong’ Thursday, February 22 Agent: Nutrien Harcourts James Thomas 0418 975 048 THE AGENT SAYS: Nutrien Harcourts will hold an online clearing sale on AuctionsPlus for Bill and Prue Singleton following the successful sale of their property...

Australia day in Bellata 2024 | Gallery

Australia day in Bellata 2024 | Gallery

Australia Day celebrations were held at the Bellata Golf Club from mid afternoon into the evening. Children enjoyed the jumping castle as well as games and meat raffles were held. Later in the evening, Bellata Rural Fire Service held a fundraising barbecue and Leon...

New Bullawa Creek bridge being put to good use

New Bullawa Creek bridge being put to good use

The new Bullawa Creek bridge is being put to good use by the residents of Eulah Creek following the project’s completion at the end of last year. Demolition of the former timber bridge started last year, followed by construction works on the new wider bitumen...

Black Snake Distillery raising the bar

Black Snake Distillery raising the bar

Many Narrabri people will be surprised to discover a distillery on their doorstep which produces a world-renowned agave spirit, Asp in the style of Mezcal (tequila’s cousin). This was the case when proprietors Stephen Beale and Rosemary Smith of Black Snake Distillery...

Property price growth continues in Narrabri Shire

Property price growth continues in Narrabri Shire

Property prices in Narrabri Shire have continued to grow seeing the median property prices increase in Narrabri, Boggabri and Wee Waa. The median price in Narrabri for 2023 was $420,000 according to latest figures, representing a 3.7 per cent change on the previous...

Narrabri West School reunion being planned for October this year

The Narrabri West School Friends Facebook group is organising a school reunion to be held at Narrabri on the long weekend of October 4-6, 2024. In October 2022, we held a successful Narrabri West School reunion for former students and we feel it is time to do it all...

Pleasing to see many people at Australia Day activities

Pleasing to see many people at Australia Day activities

By Cr DARRELL TIEMENS It was good to see so many people participating in the Australia Day activities across the shire. I extend my thanks to all volunteers and council staff who supported the events. Wee Waa hosted a wonderful breakfast, with special thanks to Julie...

Australia Day in Wee Waa 2024

Australia Day in Wee Waa 2024

Wee Waa and district residents beat the heat on Australia Day, celebrating early with the town’s breakfast event kicking off at 7am. This year, the Australia Day Council theme was: Reflect, Respect, Celebrate and the Namoi Echo Museum, with the support of the Narrabri...