The Boggabri community is rallying around a young family which is lucky to be alive after fire engulfed their home at the weekend. Rebecca Farr woke to the sound of what she believed to be an intruder in their house at 3.50am on Saturday. She then woke her partner...
A group of home care clients were treated to a performance by Narrabri Public School choir at the Narrabri Aquatic Centre on Friday, June 2. The choir sang My Island Home and Always Remember, two beautiful renditions which awarded the school first place in the Primary...
Narrabri crafty crafters meet regularly to learn new skills, form friendships and donate their handicraft to various charities and nursing homes. Last winter they donated beanies and knee rugs to the Boggabri MPS and recently made another donation of rugs, hospital...
Narrabri FC’s four-game win streak came to an end in the eighth round of the 2023 Namoi Premier League first grade competition at Hogan Oval on Saturday when the local side was beaten 3-0 by defending champions Inverell FC. The two sides met for the third time this...
By Publicity Officer Local bowler Helen Woodward was crowned the champion of Narrabri Women’s Bowling Club’s 2023 veteran singles competition after winning the final on Thursday, June 8. Woodward defeated Heather Caton 21-8 in a game played in very windy and wet...
Former Narrabri resident David Anthony, a prominent figure in the Australian cotton industry and cotton communities for many years was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (AM) ‘for significant service to the agricultural sector, and to the community of Narrabri. Mr...
On May 28, Ellen Eather celebrated a significant milestone in her life – turning 90 – and she believes that keeping active and her loving family is the key to her longevity. Ellen celebrated with 70 of her family members at the Boggabri RSL with a smorgasbord followed...
On Saturday, June 24 local personalities will dance for cancer at The Crossing Theatre. Money raised from the event will go towards Cancer Council NSW and its world-class cancer research, prevention programs, advocacy, and support services. Stacey Dunn, Louise Tout...
Former Narrabri resident John Dunnet, now of Toronto, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, OAM, on the King’s Birthday Honours for ‘service to the print media industry.’ Mr Dunnet, who retired in 2007, is a third generation family member whose working...
Co-proprietor of The Courier, Narrabri's Wanda Dunnet, and two former local residents have been included in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours that were announced by the Governor-General, David Hurley, on Monday. Mrs Dunnet was awarded the Medal of the Order of...
Narrabri Netball Association travelled to Newcastle in numbers on the long weekend as the under-15 and under-17 representative sides competed at Netball NSW’s 2023 Senior State Titles event. Players, coaches, fans and officials enjoyed a weekend away at the coast and...
The highly anticipated transformation of Millie Road (Shire Road 001) has been completed this month. The major project encompassed approximately 6.5km of existing unsealed road with major pavement upgrades and a new sealed surface. “This marks a major milestone in...