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Topical 31/10/23

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog passed away last week at age 31. Bobi lived his whole life in a rural Portuguese village. He was born in 1992 and in February this year, he became the oldest dog in the world, a record previously held by Australian Shepherd ‘Bluey’, who...

Progress for Yarrie Lake upgrades

The Yarrie Lake facilities have been receiving some serious upgrades, including the installation of a new electrical transformer, meter boxes, and wiring upgrades, and the completion of the Yarrie Lake bore testing, signalling it’s all systems go. The popular spot for...

RSL remain undefeated and on top following big win

The Narrabri RSL Cricket Club first XI are on a roll following an astonishing 251-run win over Western Razorbacks at Collins Park on Saturday in round three of the Narrabri District Cricket Association’s 2023/24 first grade one day campaign. Despite only being able to...

Young River Rangers program

This term a group of Narrabri High School students will be involved in the OzFish program. They will look at and be involved in a variety of topics including river health, microorganisms and habitats, planting trees and shrubs, litter collection and constructing fish...

Beautiful blooms at annual flower show

Beautiful blooms were on show at the Narrabri Show Society’s annual Spring Rose and Flower Show on Saturday. One of the organisers, Wendy McNair, said this year’s display was a great success given some of the recent weather events which have wreaked havoc with local...

Versatile lifestyle farm with excellent improvements and outstanding views

$1.25m Narrabri - ‘Oakbank’ 2186 Kaputar Road Agent: Nutrien Harcourts Narrabri Paul Thomas 0429 921 599 The agent says: Nutrien Harcourts have listed for sale a unique rural lifestyle property near Narrabri. Situated 25 kilometres north east of town via the Kaputar...

NOSH food and drink festival returning in 2025

The NOSH committee held its annual general meeting on Friday October 20, with exciting new plans for the biennial event, next scheduled for 2025. Elected officers for 2024 are president Kate Kahl, vice president Abby McClure, treasurer Emma McDonnell, secretary Lisa...

Pinking Up Verandah Saturday

On Saturday the Narrabri Art & Craft Society’s Verandah Saturday turned pink in support of the Pink Up Namoi campaign. The event included a delicious pink morning tea and items were for sale in the Narrabri Craft Shop, many of these donated by the committee and...

Steeped in tradition

The tradition of the Lodge Namoi Debutante Ball has continued in its 49th year, with the gala occasion held last Saturday night. Nine debutantes were presented to Right Worshipful Brother Bob Taylor who also officially opened this year’s festivities. The night was...

NDCAS marks mental health awareness month

Practical mental health tips such as putting a coin in your pocket so its weight is a reminder that ‘things are going to be okay’ and the simple message ‘to be kind’ were just some of the words of wisdom Stuart O’Neil shared at a community breakfast last week. The...

Mobile phone cameras to now also enforce seatbelt compliance on NSW roads

Mobile phone detection cameras will begin enforcing seatbelt compliance in a new safety push aimed at reducing needless deaths on NSW roads each year. The NSW government will add seatbelt compliance to the work of the existing mobile phone detection camera network...

Festivities at the twilight fete | PHOTOS

BY PUBLICITY OFFICER After many postponements throughout the past few years due to drought and COVID, Narrabri Public School was delighted to hold its school fete once again on Friday October 20. The evening was enjoyed by the many families and friends who attended...