Mining companies have injected more than half a billion dollars into the North West economy over the past financial year, according to the latest annual Member Expenditure Survey from the NSW Minerals Council. The survey confirmed mining’s continued economic...
Narrabri Shire libraries and schools will take a deep dive into science and conservation this March as part of the Bilbies in the Pilliga program, delivered in partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). Julie Olivier, a representative from AWC, will...
Progress has continued on securing Narrabri’s town water supply, with analysis of a new bore at the saleyards site underway. If water quality testing meets required standards, the bore will connect to the Namoi Reservoir. At last week’s council meeting, it was noted...
Narrabri Bowling Club and Wee Waa Bowling Club will both return home in round four of their respective 2026 North West open gender pennant campaigns this Saturday as they look to put round three defeats behind them. Wee Waa travelled to South Tamworth for their...
Narrabri Shire Council has announced the resignation of councillor Amanda Brown, effective Friday, February 27, citing health and family reasons. Cr Brown, who was serving her first term as an elected representative, has stepped down after recently receiving a cancer...
The ‘yellow door’ warmly welcomed The Apron Project Roadshow on the weekend, a celebrated Australian community art initiative, supported by Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre and The Rotary Club of Narrabri. As reported ahead of the event, the significant...
February was a busy month for Narrabri Clay Target Club members who travelled to compete at shoots and also took part in their first home monthly shoot of the year. First up was a road trip for the Glen Innes Clay Target Club’s exciting two-day shoot on Saturday and...
Around 70 people attended Julie Goodwin’s ‘Your Time Starts Now’ tour, accompanied by former colleague and long-time friend Dave (Rabbit) Rabbetts as MC. Julie and Dave worked together on breakfast radio years ago. Julie shared about her time on the TV show MasterChef...
I worked in the banking industry for more than 33 years, leaving the profession in 1996. Over that time, and especially since, the industry has changed beyond recognition. Today, it often feels as though a local bank branch is no longer capable of administering...
“I went down, down, down and the flames rose higher ... If you know that old song, you’ll sense what I felt watching smoke rise and a glowing horizon during the 2013 Warrumbungle fires near Coonabarabran. The inferno came within 900 metres of my home before turning...
Latest PFAS testing results for the Namoi Reservoir have showed an improvement since the most recent analysis was conducted in January. Detection of PFHxS has decreased to 3ng/l, below the guideline on 30ng/l, and PFOS is now 4ng/l, below the recommended 8ng/l. PFOA...
Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary has issued a dire plea for more volunteers to assist at its kiosk. The organisation has been thrilled to welcome new recruits in the past, however, its ageing volunteer base has meant it struggles to keep pace with members retiring....