A grapefruit tree in Narrabri is having its heyday, boasting the biggest bunches of fruit you’ve ever seen. About 14 to 16 yellow grapefruit make up one of the many low-hanging bunches on Marjorie Shephard’s tree, and you’ll need both hands plus a friend to help you...
By Rob Boutcher Narrabri Pistol Club has embarked on an ambitious competition program in 2023 with the scheduling of five major competitions, including two opens, one zone, one state and one national event all within a five-month period. The second of those events was...
Narrabri Rugby Club’s first grade side sat out with its final bye of the regular season on Saturday during round 15 of the 2023 Central North Rugby Union campaign, and now all eyes are on this Saturday’s road trip to Inverell. The Blue Boars are currently ranked fifth...
The first tranche of The Exchange Business Activation program has been declared a success following its conclusion. An initiative of Narrabri Shire Council, the TEBA program kicked off in January 2022 and has provided networking, business circle, learning lunches and...
Police are seeking public assistance following a late-night armed incident at a Newell Highway petrol station. Initial inquiries suggest the matter is linked to the forced entry to a home in Curlewis which occurred almost two hours later. Just after 12am on Tuesday,...
Two bright young minds from Narrabri had the chance to question politicians during a recent trip to Sydney. NHS captain Jesse Weekes and vice-captain Eliza Dampney attended the Secondary Schools Student Leadership program and said they had the opportunity to meet and...
Narrabri Netball Association hosted a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House on Saturday during round nine of the winter season at Bev Burrows Courts. ‘Blue Day’ saw the local netball community come together to raise money for and also gather donations of important...
The Group 4 Rugby League regular season came to an end on Sunday as the 14th and final round wrapped up in Werris Creek, where the Magpies downed Narrabri Blues in all grades. The first grade games were won by North Tamworth Bears, Boggabri Kangaroos, Werris Creek...
The second round of Narrabri Touch’s men’s and ladies’ competitions was contested at Hogan Oval and Leitch Oval on Monday evening as the teams have begun to find their feet in the new campaign. The ladies’ games were won by SPA Redbacks, Specialised Quarries and...
Industrial trade and services were in the spotlight last week at the second annual Namoi Jobs and Trades Expo and Industry Connect gala. Approximately 32 exhibitors put their services and opportunities on display for Narrabri Shire students at The Crossing Theatre...
Henry the brilliant green parrot has become the most popular bird at the pub, and Narrabri’s residents love pulling him up for a chat when he’s out and about. You may know Cynthia Smith as the impeccably dressed and always friendly volunteer at the Salvation Army...
The future of agriculture in Australia and New Zealand is in sound hands, according to Syngenta managing director and country head ANZ Paul Luxton, who announced the regional winners of this year’s Syngenta Growth Awards, which recognises growers, advisers, and...