It was about 3.30 pm during Friday afternoon tea with friends when Narrabri’s resident roo mum Kath Hamilton’s xMatters app pinged to inform her of a joey from Moree in need of rescue. xMatters is the app that WIRES, the largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation...
Narrabri Fire and Rescue has had a busy few weeks responding to incidents across Narrabri. At 3am on Friday, August 11, the station was called to a car fire on Genanagie Street. Crews arrived to find a confirmed stolen dual cab ute fully engulfed by flames and quickly...
The commemoration on Friday of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was a milestone date in Australia’s history. But another significant milestone was reaffirmed the same day - a further official apology from the Prime Minister Mr Albanese for the...
An address on the participation and sacrifices made by Australian service personnel in the Vietnam War was presented by St Francis Xavier’s prefect Bailey Holland and captain Camilla Lampe. Today marks a very special occasion – the 50th anniversary of the end of the...
By Jo Glazebrook You walk up to the seller and ask, “Can I have a $10 Legacy badge please?” They hand you the badge, you wear it for the day, maybe the week and then it goes in the drawer or the bin and you do it all over again next year. Have you ever wondered what...
A highlight of Friday’s observance of three significant milestones in Australia’s history was the contribution from the young representatives of four Narrabri schools. Friday was a day of solemn commemoration - and celebration - as the community marked the 50th...
The local market had a little bounce from support today. BHP is trading at the upper end of the sideways range for now. Coles Group is again down to recent lows with increasing theft becoming more noticeable in the figures. Mader Group hit a new high today in what has...
Narrabri FC are the Namoi Premier League first grade minor premiers for the sixth time in seven years after they got the job done with a 2-1 win against Wee Waa United at Hogan Oval on Saturday. The result saw the Narrabri side complete a brilliant fightback in the...
His fans and the music industry in Australia and overseas are mourning the passing of talented songwriter, vocalist and musician Ron Peno who died in Toorak, Melbourne, on August 11. Ron Peno was born at Boggabri hospital, on July 26, 1955, raised at Baan Baa, and was...
Narrabri Rugby Club’s first XV went down in the 18th and final round of the 2023 Central North Rugby Union campaign on Saturday but managed to do enough to secure a fourth-place finish and give themselves a shot at defending their premiership. They took on Gunnedah...
Wee Waa Show Society members have been hard at work: sweeping floors, cleaning stands, constructing stalls, and putting the finishing touches on this year’s spectacular show weekend. The Wee Waa Show kicks off this Friday and residents are being encouraged to invite...
Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s team were crowned the minor premiers of Central North Rugby Union’s tens competition for the first time ever on Saturday when they prevailed 33-24 away from home in a top-of-the-table clash against Gunnedah. A thrilling battle unfolded...