Free cuppas sparked conversations on mental health for R U OK? Day across the shire last week. Local not-for-profit organisation HealthWISE sponsored cafes across the region to provide free coffees during the morning rush last Thursday. Participating cafes in the...
Wee Waa United Football Club players recently swapped the field for the track, pounding the pavement to compete in the City2Surf, one of the world’s largest fun runs, for a good cause. The spectacular city atmosphere and beautiful Bondi views weren’t the only reason...
Narrabri’s fundraising Variety Bash participants Tracey Rex and Stuart Black have set their sights on a milestone of supporting the children’s charity. The couple recently completed the 2023 NSW Variety Bash and are now looking forward to seeing next year’s event make...
The NSW government has released schematic designs of the $80 million Moree Hospital redevelopment. The release of the concept designs follows the announcement of the project’s builders earlier this year. BESIX Watpac was engaged by NSW Health following a competitive...
Grain growers across central and northern New South Wales are being advised to be ‘alert, not alarmed’ as reports of Russian wheat aphid (RWA) in winter crops come in from across the region. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) entomologist at the Tamworth...
Moree Plains Shire Council was announced as a finalist in the 2023 NSW Youth Week awards for the ‘Best Small Council with most outstanding Youth Week Program’. Youth Week enables council to work with communities in the shire to deliver a range of free activities that...
Gunnedah Shire Council is appealing for information after “several hundred kilograms” of illegally dumped asbestos was discovered on Grain Valley Way earlier in September. The illegal act carries a fine up to $1 million and seven years imprisonment for individuals...
Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s team secured their maiden Central North Rugby Union premiership in style on Saturday as the Blue Boars prevailed 26-12 against Gunnedah Red Devils at Tamworth’s Chillingworth Oval. The two top-ranked sides produced an entertaining contest...
An opportunity to learn from and watch the performance of one of Australia’s most revered flamenco artists will be at the Gunnedah Town Hall on Sunday, September 24. Bandaluzia Flamenco are celebrated for its powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays...
The Moree CBD was transformed into a spectacular light show for the inaugural Light’n Up Moree festival. Balo and Heber Streets were beautifully decorated with vibrant and colourful light installations from lanterns, roving street entertainers, participating shop...
Narrabri Rugby Club have reached many great heights and celebrated countless significant achievements during the past 59 years, and now the club is eyeing another major milestone as they go in search of the one piece of silverware that has eluded them in more recent...
In January 2023, The Courier’s Noreen Boehm brought readers the story of eleven-year-old Liam Hobden and his brave fight against Friedreich’s Ataxia. Liam has been diagnosed with the genetic disease Friedreich’s Ataxia, which is a relatively rare disease of the...