The state government has introduced a bill to parliament to make the demerit point reward program permanent – part of a $2.8 billion road safety investment. Once passed, the reform will make the Demerit Point Reward Program a permanent feature of the state’s demerit...
The Courier’s 21st annual NRL Tipping Competition and Business House Challenge will soon start, and to prepare for the competition readers and businesses are invited to get their entries in to be part of this much-loved promotion. Readers lodge their picks to...
The state government is under pressure to do more to address feral pigs as numbers of the pests continue to explode. NSW Farmers, the state’s peak farming body, has called for more action along with the Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan. Member for Barwon...
As public consultation on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review starts, NSW Irrigators’ Council CEO Dr Madeleine Hartley said the discussion is finally shifting away from the outdated idea that Basin outcomes can be delivered simply by adding more environmental water....
A new, flexible approach to cotton education will help shape the future of the Australian cotton industry by strengthening knowledge and accelerating the adoption of innovative practices. The Cotton Research and Development Corporation has teamed up with the...
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has acknowledged the changes to the Coalition in recent weeks, however, has said his focus is firmly on representing the communities that make up the electorate. In an update this week, Mr Chaffey said he welcomed the move to...
Another huge year of polocrosse awaits in 2026, and several local players have already been named to compete in a major tournament after Polocrosse Association of NSW announced its teams for the Barastoc competition last week. The annual event will be held in Warwick...
More champions were crowned at the Narrabri Bowling Club on Saturday when the 2025/26 season’s men’s triples final was contested. Graham Rose, Larry Scott and Scott Dewar reigned supreme as they beat Col Armstrong, Stuart Coleman and Kevin Baguley 18 shots to 15...
North West Bowls’ 2025/26 season mixed gender pennants season will get underway this Saturday, and both Narrabri Bowling Club and Wee Waa Bowling Club have named strong sides for their respective trips to Gunnedah. Wee Waa have been placed into grade four this season...
Now is the time to dispose of those heavy, awkward and unwanted items with Moree Plains Shire Council’s free bulky waste collection. Registrations for the Moree Plains March 2026 Bulky Waste Collection are now open, with residents encouraged to submit a bulky waste...
Moree Hospital's emergency department has again operated without an onsite doctor. It follows a period last year where the hospital also operated without a doctor at the facility. The latest absence of a doctor started on February 3 and is expected to last until...
Eleven-year-old Narrabri Stingray Charlie-Lea Hulbert impressed in the pool again across the weekend as she returned home from Swimming New England and North West’s 2025/26 season Long Course Area Championships and Speedo Sprints combined carnival at the Muswellbrook...