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India removes tariffs on chickpeas as trade deal develops

Former Narrabri man John Southwell delivered welcome news to North Western farmers on Friday. Mr Southwell, the son of Rob and Helen Southwell, is nowadays based in India and is the Australian government’s Trade and Investment’s South Asia commissioner. Mr Southwell’s...

Dogs maul ten sheep on Narrabri property

A savage dog attack on sheep at a Narrabri property on the outskirts of town has distressed and angered the sheeps’ owner and prompted a warning. “Keep your dogs tied up or confined at night,” he said. The owner of the sheep mauled on the Boundary Street property...

Commemorative medallion presented to Narrabri’s last World War II veteran

Narrabri’s last surviving World War II veteran, Arthur Wells, has been honoured for his service through the presentation of a commemorative medallion. The Narrabri RSL Sub-branch presented the special medallion to Mr Wells in front of the cenotaph on Wednesday...

Namoi United fight back from half-time deficit to score first win of the NIPL season

Namoi United made a breakthrough on Saturday in round five of the 2024 Northern Inland Premier League first grade competition when they scored their first win of the season. Coach Neil Brayshaw was able to name his strongest side so far this year in the round five...

Charlie Druce and Harlow Allcock sashed as Narrabri baby show champions

Charlie Druce and Harlow Allcock were awarded champion baby boy and girl at the Narrabri Show on Saturday morning. The two children were just some of the many entrants who gathered under the marquee with the hope of winning the top two titles. Cheryl Hennessy served...

Narrabri Touch’s mixed competition graded games get underway

Narrabri Touch’s 2024 season mixed competition teams competed in their grades for the first time on Monday night at Hogan Oval and Leitch Oval, and there were a few tight tussles. A-grade side Just Gammin entered the evening having won all 11 of their ungraded games...

Blue Boars climb into third spot on the first grade ladder during their bye weekend

Narrabri Blue Boars jumped up two positions on the 2024 Central North Rugby Union first grade table without even tying up a boot lace on Saturday as results went their way in round five. The Blue Boars entered the round ranked fifth, but they sat out with a bye and...

Young Woman competition winners celebrated on show opening night

The 2024 Senior and Junior Young Woman competition winners were announced at the official opening of the Narrabri Show on Friday night. A large crowd gathered around the rodeo ring for the announcement by guest-of-honour and this year’s Sydney Royal Young Woman...

Rain or shine, the fun of the Narrabri show remains

Steady rainfall throughout Saturday couldn’t dampen the spirits of many who turned out to support the Narrabri Show. Minor adjustments were made to the show programme as a result of the weekend’s wet weather, however, a quality line-up of entertainment, activities and...

Charlie’s Charts 8th May 2024

The local market has now made two spikes lower very close to the 7,500 level. Will this rebound make a new high? Silver on a daily chart shows a nice rebound off a support/resistance zone. Will that be it or is this just the first leg in an ABC type correction...

Huge appetite for Making Friends with Food program at Royal Easter Show

Local advocates grateful for RAS Foundation and community’s support to boost the health and wellbeing of country kids across the North West Since its early beginnings in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show has celebrated the country coming to the city as friends...