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Thumbs up 9/8/22

Thumbs up to the caring and efficient medical staff who work in the emergency department at Narrabri Hospital. Wonderful people.

Thumbs down 9/8/22

Thumbs down to the repair works on Old Gunnedah Road. It still needs to be filled properly.

Thumbs up 9/8/22

Thumbs up to the spectacular performances at MAD Night. I still can’t get Bohemian Rhapsody out of my head. Well done everyone.

This Friday is Red Nose Day which raises funds for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. More than 3000 babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in Australia. Funds raised on Red Nose Day over the last 30 years have resulted in an incredible 85 per cent reduction...

Topical 9/8/22

Judith Durham, the lead singer of The Seekers, will be honoured with a state funeral following her death on Friday at the age of 79. Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said he offered the state service and her family accepted ‘to honour the life and contribution of a...

Work starts on new animal facility in Narrabri

Construction has started on Narrabri Shire Council’s state-of-the-art companion animal facility. The new facility is set to be bigger and better than the existing enclosure. Council’s director planning and strategy Donna Ausling said the structure will be located at...

NAB’s new Narrabri branch unveiled

NAB has officially unveiled the renovations to its Maitland Street branch in Narrabri. Narrabri Shire councillor Darrell Tiemens officially cut the ribbon to mark the site’s re-opening on Thursday morning. The renovations mark an $860,000 investment by NAB in the...

Four rounds remaining in Narrabri Netball Association’s 2022 season

There are just four rounds remaining in Narrabri Netball Association’s 2022 winter campaign regular season after Saturday’s round 10 games at the Bev Burrows Courts. A week after playing its first match since Saturday, June 4, following two forfeit wins and a bye as...

BAMM Art Fair returns with a bang

The BAMM Art Fair returned this year bigger and better than ever. Supporters and art buyers celebrated with a bang in July during the opening night of this popular annual fundraising exhibition. More than 125 community members came together to explore works by over 50...

Communities rally around Kane Drayton after accident

Two online fundraisers have collectively raised more than $44,000 to support accomplished campdrafter Kane Drayton. Mr Drayton was injured in July after falling four metres when a verandah railing gave way. He was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, where it...

Council to host meet and greet at tomorrow’s community markets

Narrabri Shire Council will celebrate Local Government Week this week with a meet and greet and display at tomorrow's markets. Mayor Ron Campbell said Local Government Week showcases the contribution made by councils in their communities. “Council provides a wide...

Boarding schools showcased at Moree expo | PHOTOS

Thirty-one boarding schools showcased their education options at a recent pop-up expo held at the Moree Services Club. Boarding Schools Expo Australia (BSEA) holds a number of dedicated events each year throughout NSW and now Queensland, bringing the schools to local...