A collaboration of Crime Stoppers, NSW Police Force and the Rural Crime Prevention Team has announced at AgQuip last week they are launching the largest single crime prevention initiative for rural NSW. The state-wide campaign is urging people to report crime more...
Agricultural research in Narrabri will move into a new era following the official unveiling of the $15.2 million International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture at the University of Sydney’s I.A. Watson Grains Research Centre. To mark the occasion of opening a...
By MARK COULTON, PARKES MP I was at the very first AgQuip when it began, so it was quite surreal to be in Gunnedah for the 50th anniversary of this amazing event, which has grown enormously over the years. This is a huge exhibition of farm equipment, heavy machinery,...
The Wee Waa Show committee has received high praise from the community for putting on such a spectacular event at the weekend. There was something for everyone, from sideshow alley rides to the magnificent pavilion displays. A highlight of the show is the Young Woman...
August has been both a busy and a successful month for Narrabri and Wee Waa lady bowlers, with three of the 2023/24 season Namoi District Women’s Bowling Association events held across three weekends. Singles were played last weekend in Wee Waa, where Narrabri’s Lisa...
Narrabri Eleven FC will play for a spot in the 2023 Namoi Premier League reserve grade decider this Saturday when they take on Moree Services FC at Hogan Oval. The Elevens finished at the bottom of the ladder this year following one win, two draws and 12 losses, but...
Interest in the continued development of agricultural research at the University of Sydney’s Narrabri site was high as new world-class facilities were showcased to the public on Tuesday. One family in particular keenly follows the advancements at the I.A Watson Wheat...
Retired Narrabri ag pilot and farmer Hugh Faris has discovered the fascinating world of gem cutting, or ‘faceting’, and is keen to share his enthusiasm with locals. Mr Faris is likely to find an equally interested audience in the Narrabri community. “Gemstones range...
Wee Waa Bowling Club’s mother and son team of Renee and Zack Doring have won their way through to Bowls NSW’s 2023/24 season State Champs finals in the Reserve Pairs division. The Dorings travelled to Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club where they played four...
Narrabri Rugby Club’s 2023 first and second grade campaigns came to an end in Moree on Saturday as the Blue Boars came up short in both of their elimination final matches. They went down 34-12 against the Moree Bulls in first grade and 20-10 against the Barraba Rams...
The Namoi Dragons celebrated their one-year anniversary as a sporting club last month and also held their annual general meeting to prepare for the coming 2023/24 season. The Namoi Dragon Boat Club have gone from strength to strength since they became affiliated with...
The Tourist Tornadoes are Narrabri Netball Association’s 2023 campaign A-grade minor premiers after they stretched their brilliant undefeated run to 11 games in the penultimate round on Saturday. The defending champions took on Hail Mary’s in round 13 and scored a...