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Thumbs down 11/5/23

Thumbs down to the unfinished footpath on Dangar Street. It’s an eyesore with that orange barrier around it.

Thumbs down 11/5/23

Thumbs down to people who reverse their vehicles from a park up the main street and don’t even look to who’s coming.

Thumbs up 11/5/23

Thumbs up to the Narrabri Show - Saturday’s weather was perfect and all the exhibits looked fantastic. Well done to all involved.

Topical 11/5/23

It’s been 70 years since the Queen‘s coronation on June 2, 1953. Looking back through The Courier archives, Narrabri celebrated this occasion with a full community program including a mile long procession of 24 floats and many marching down Maitland Street to Collins...

Jess O’Neil enjoying his return to rugby league with Narrabri Blues

Jess O’Neil enjoying his return to rugby league with Narrabri Blues

When Jess O’Neil last played for the Narrabri Blues back in 2019, he was one of the youngest players in the side. He was one of the players who was thought of as the future of the club, but he switched codes the following season to play soccer for Narrabri FC when the...

Bright young minds excel at 2023 Science and Engineering Challenge

Bright young minds excel at 2023 Science and Engineering Challenge

The Rotary Club of Narrabri’s 2023 Science and Engineering Challenge hit The Crossing Theatre for another STEM-studded event as primary and high school students from across the region gathered for three days of science challenges and activities. Students got together...

Mr Perfect men in it for the long haul

Mr Perfect men in it for the long haul

Mr Perfect is a meeting of men who are in it for the long haul, making the pact to gather on a Sunday for their monthly barbecue and yes, there’s banter. This makes sense, where there are men, there will be a barbecue, and banter. Their mission is a simple - “to...

Wee Waa bugler sounds the Last Post for 40 years

Wee Waa bugler sounds the Last Post for 40 years

Many country towns rely on a recording to play the Last Post at Anzac Day services but for the last 40 years, the Wee Waa community has been fortunate to hear Peter Carrett sound the bugle call at commemorative services. For Mr Carrett, it’s a privilege to stand in...

Farm, field and fashion tour visits Cotton Capital

Farm, field and fashion tour visits Cotton Capital

International and domestic fashion brands, spinners, suppliers, and non-government organisations experienced first-hand where cotton comes from as part of Cotton Australia’s ‘Camp Cotton’ tour last week. More than 50 delegates from around the world joined the North...

Youth Council opens for expressions of interest

Youth Council opens for expressions of interest

Narrabri Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in sitting on the Narrabri Shire Youth Council. Youth Council membership is open to young people between 14 and 24 years of age residing in the Narrabri Shire. Applications are sought...

Sun shines on a spectacular Narrabri Show

Sun shines on a spectacular Narrabri Show

A sunny weekend set the scene for a spectacular Narrabri Show, with thousands of people turning out to enjoy the entertainment and activities on offer. Saturday at the show was a contrast to the previous year when rain had set in during the afternoon. Instead, this...