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Narrabri Auskick’s 2023 season wraps up

Narrabri Auskick’s 2023 season wraps up

Another successful Narrabri Auskick season wrapped up at Leitch Oval last Thursday night when the final session and presentation were held. Auskick in Narrabri, under the guidance and determination of local co-ordinator Ebonnie Whan and the dedicated coaches, parents...

Four teams remain undefeated in local touch footy competitions

Narrabri Touch hosted round three of its 2023 season two campaign on Monday as all scheduled games went ahead for the first time at Hogan Oval and Leitch Oval after a few forfeits decided matches during the first two rounds. Wilga Pelicans, Lations, Cougars, NFC and...

Narrabri Netball Association hosts round 10 of 2023 winter campaign

Narrabri Netball Association hosts round 10 of 2023 winter campaign

Narrabri Netball Association hosted round 10 of its 2023 winter campaign on Saturday and there are now just four rounds to play before the finals series get underway. The enthralling A-grade minor premiership battle continued to heat up heading into the final month of...

Newcastle route for Narrabri air travellers

Newcastle route for Narrabri air travellers

Narrabri travellers will have access to Newcastle Airport following the announcement of direct flights between the North West and Hunter Valley. Regional airline FlyPelican has announced twice-weekly flights between Newcastle and Narrabri will start later this month....

Narrabri Netball Association sides place third at Tamworth carnival

Narrabri Netball Association sides place third at Tamworth carnival

Two Narrabri teams lined up at the 2023 Tamworth Netball Association all age carnival on Sunday and were in fine form on the day as they earned third-placed finishes. The under-11s development team competed in one of the two under-11/12s divisions, while a side that...

Narrabri boy Jonty Fowler named in NSW under-16 squad

Narrabri boy Jonty Fowler named in NSW under-16 squad

Narrabri teenager Jonty Fowler was recently named in the NSW Waratahs’ under-16s academy squad and is now eyeing off the 2023 National Rugby Championships. Jonty, the son of Chris and Amanda Fowler, is a Year 11 student at St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill, the school...

Proposed heritage laws a concern: MP

Proposed heritage laws a concern: MP

By MARK COULTON, PARKES MP I have serious concerns about Labor's proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act...

Ready for a busy two weeks on the road

Ready for a busy two weeks on the road

By ROY BUTLER, BARWON MP Fresh from a week in parliament I am ready for a busy two weeks that will mostly be spent out on the road. This week I will be at the Western Division Councils Conference in Cobar, followed by a trip to Louth for their first race meeting since...

Narrabri FC bounces back with a big win

Narrabri FC bounces back with a big win

The 2023 Namoi Premier League first grade minor premiership will be on the line at Hogan Oval this Saturday when Narrabri FC hosts Inverell FC in round 14. The Narrabri men locked in a top-two spot last weekend as they scored a 4-1 victory against Moree Services FC on...

Cheesecake and home brew Nosh entries are now open!

Cheesecake and home brew Nosh entries are now open!

The Nosh Food and Drink Festival is only a few weeks away with the very popular Great Australian Cheesecake Competition and Australian Regional Homebrew Championships making their return to the festival schedule. The committee are currently seeking entries for both...

Maps on the table at Hinds Street community meeting

Maps on the table at Hinds Street community meeting

Maps outlining a potential footpath, proper street lighting, and bus shelters marked a step forward for the Hinds Street Project meeting. The most recent of three community meetings held at Winanga-Li House was well-attended by the community and local shire council...

Council ‘deeply concerned’ about repetitive vandalism of property

Council ‘deeply concerned’ about repetitive vandalism of property

Narrabri Shire Council said it is “deeply concerned” about the repetitive vandalism of council property. “Including road signage, which impacts the safety and aesthetics of the region,” said a social media post on Narrabri Shire Council’s Facebook page. The post...