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Royalty changes will not make electricity cheaper: Whitehaven

Royalty changes will not make electricity cheaper: Whitehaven

One of the region’s leading mining companies says government intervention and coal price caps have failed in their intended outcomes of reducing power prices in Australia. The assessment comes as the NSW government prepares for formal consultations with the coal...

Ladies’ pairs quarter-finals contested

Ladies’ pairs quarter-finals contested

By PUBLICITY OFFICER  There were three Narrabri Women’s Bowling Club 2023 season club pairs quarter-final matches were played at the Narrabri Bowling Club last week on Thursday, August 3. Carol Demamiel, who was a sub for Val Falkiner, and Dawn Armstrong defeated Sue...

Wee Waa Golf Club hosts annual ladies’ open day 2023

Wee Waa Golf Club hosts annual ladies’ open day 2023

Wee Waa Golf Club’s annual ladies’ open day was successfully contested by 34 players on Sunday, July 30. Travelling players arrived from Narrabri, Boggabri, Moree, Bingara, and Werris Creek to take part in the 2023 event alongside the local Wee Waa golfers. A...

Charlie’s Charts 9th August 2023

Charlie’s Charts 9th August 2023

The local market continues to trade in a tight sideways congestion pattern. Strike Energy looks to be finding support. Plumbing outfit Reece made a fresh yearly high. The Lottery Corporation is close to making a new high. Boss Energy looks to be moving up from...

Achievements acknowledged in NSW Parliament

Achievements acknowledged in NSW Parliament

Recent achievements in the Narrabri community have been acknowledged in the NSW Parliament. Member for Barwon Roy Butler paid tribute to The Courier’s managing director Wanda Dunnet after she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in June. Mrs Dunnet received...

Emergency department attendances rise in Narrabri, figures show

Emergency department attendances rise in Narrabri, figures show

The Bureau of Health Information has released its Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during January to March 2023. BHI chief executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest quarterly results show public health...

Towns’ historic plans digitised by State Library

Towns’ historic plans digitised by State Library

More than 4600 historic plans of 460 regional towns in NSW — including Narrabri, Boggabri and Wee Waa — have been digitised and made available for the first time on the State Library of NSW’s website. According to the State Library’s maps expert, Maggie Patton,...

Cardiologist for Narrabri

Cardiologist for Narrabri

The long-awaited arrival of a town cardiologist will give Narrabri residents new access to crucial heart health services. Doctor Roger Chatoor will take the trip from Dubbo once a month to see and treat patients at the Maitland Street Medical Centre. A medical...