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Children spark joy at Whiddon

Children spark joy at Whiddon

Wee Waa and District Pre-School children brightened the day of residents at Whiddon, with a spectacular singing performance. The children visited Whiddon, Wee Waa on Friday, July 28, when a morning tea was held to connect with community members and raise awareness...

Everlasting tribute to Private Nathanael Galagher at RSL

Everlasting tribute to Private Nathanael Galagher at RSL

A portrait of Private Nathanael Galagher will serve as an everlasting tribute to the late soldier when it takes pride of place at the Narrabri RSL. The portrait of Private Galagher, painted by artist Jason Swain, depicts the Pilliga-born soldier on his first tour of...

New committee sets sights on 2024 Narrabri Show

New committee sets sights on 2024 Narrabri Show

The Narrabri Show Society has set its sights on the 2024 show following the election of a new committee on Monday evening. President Ian Schweitzer reflected on the success of the 2023 show at the annual general meeting and thanked the volunteers who made the event a...

Student takes out top prize for surrealist art work

Student takes out top prize for surrealist art work

Narrabri High School student Helena McLean has won the University of New England (UNE) Schools Acquisitive Art Prize in the senior Year 10-12 category. The year 10 student’s Surrealist style artwork ‘God shall Smite the Liars’ will be added to the UNE art collection...

There’s no stopping Dawn Armstrong

There’s no stopping Dawn Armstrong

Dawn Armstrong turned 92 in early July, and one pearl of wisdom she’s happy to pass on is that age is nothing but a number. Born in 1932, a life of fulfillment for Mrs Armstrong has always meant full days, a busy and full plate, and service given back to the...

Local reps react to Murray Darling Basin Plan delay

Local reps react to Murray Darling Basin Plan delay

Namoi Water executive officer Mick Coffey said he’s “not surprised” the June 30, 2024, deadline to deliver the Murray Darling Basin Plan has been extended but he stressed it was vital the time is used productively to consult with rural communities “to get it right”,...

Narrabri Auskick’s 2023 season wraps up

Narrabri Auskick’s 2023 season wraps up

Another successful Narrabri Auskick season wrapped up at Leitch Oval last Thursday night when the final session and presentation were held. Auskick in Narrabri, under the guidance and determination of local co-ordinator Ebonnie Whan and the dedicated coaches, parents...

Four teams remain undefeated in local touch footy competitions

Narrabri Touch hosted round three of its 2023 season two campaign on Monday as all scheduled games went ahead for the first time at Hogan Oval and Leitch Oval after a few forfeits decided matches during the first two rounds. Wilga Pelicans, Lations, Cougars, NFC and...

Narrabri Netball Association hosts round 10 of 2023 winter campaign

Narrabri Netball Association hosts round 10 of 2023 winter campaign

Narrabri Netball Association hosted round 10 of its 2023 winter campaign on Saturday and there are now just four rounds to play before the finals series get underway. The enthralling A-grade minor premiership battle continued to heat up heading into the final month of...

Newcastle route for Narrabri air travellers

Newcastle route for Narrabri air travellers

Narrabri travellers will have access to Newcastle Airport following the announcement of direct flights between the North West and Hunter Valley. Regional airline FlyPelican has announced twice-weekly flights between Newcastle and Narrabri will start later this month....

Narrabri Netball Association sides place third at Tamworth carnival

Narrabri Netball Association sides place third at Tamworth carnival

Two Narrabri teams lined up at the 2023 Tamworth Netball Association all age carnival on Sunday and were in fine form on the day as they earned third-placed finishes. The under-11s development team competed in one of the two under-11/12s divisions, while a side that...

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