While Narrabri Shire Council was debating the placement of a community battery, elected members in nearby Gunnedah Shire Council similarly discussed the matter. Cr Rob Hoddle told last week’s Gunnedah meeting, held on the same evening as Narrabri Shire, that he had...
With the Narrabri Show just around the corner, anticipation is growing, and the show society is excited to announce a variety of new acts coming for the show weekend starting from Friday, May 2. Show society president, Wendy McNair and secretary, Judy Michell, are...
Anzac Day will be commemorated across shire towns and villages tomorrow - Friday, April 25 - in ceremonies that attract a growing number of people each year. Anzac Day nowadays has a new dimension, as the ranks of the returned servicemen and women, thinned over time,...
Narrabri Shire Council has announced the appointment of Eloise Chaplain as its new general manager, following a competitive recruitment process that attracted a strong field of candidates from across the country. Eloise has served as interim general manager since...
Harness racing made a highly-anticipated return to Narrabri on Easter Sunday as a large crowd turned out to watch the action unfold at the Narrabri Showground track. It was another memorable day for local trainer Jarred Hetherington, who celebrated a win, four...
Wee Waa brothers and local bowlers Kyne, Brock and Ellis Allen recently travelled to the Merimbula Dolphins Bowling Club where they competed at Bowls NSW’s 2024/25 State Junior Championships. It was a second appearance at the event for the Wee Waa Bowling Club trio...
Double demerit points will be in force later this week with Anzac Day falling on a Friday. Double demerits will apply from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27. Double demerits will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences....
Early voting for the May 3 federal election will be available in Narrabri Shire from Saturday. A pre-poll voting centre will be established at the band room in The Crossing Theatre. The early voting facility will open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, closed on Sunday,...
In a confidential report to Narrabri Shire Council at last week's ordinary meeting, elected members were invited to undertake a vote for the Narrabri Volunteer of the Year Award. The award recipient will be announced at this year’s National Volunteers Week Morning Tea...
A new Namoi Soccer League season is underway and the defending champs Narrabri Eleven FC have an early win under their belt following a dominant local derby display at Hogan Oval last week. The Elevens took on Narrabri FC in a rescheduled round one clash under lights...
Around 8.40am, on Saturday, April 19, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a horse riding accident near Come by Chance. A woman in her 40s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter's critical care medical team for multiple...
By Nathan Williamson (rugby.com.au) Australia under-20s head coach Chris Whitaker recently named a 31-man squad for next month’s The Rugby Championship Under-20 tournament in South Africa. Sevens breakout star Sid Harvey is among the new faces in the group from the...