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Topical 4/8/22

Fun facts about August - August was once the sixth month of the year. In the Roman calendar, August was known as ‘sextilis’, the Latin word for six. It wasn’t until 700 BC when January and February were added to the calendar, that August was bumped down to become the...

Local schools welcome wellbeing nurse

The NSW government has established 100 new school-based wellbeing nurses across NSW to support the health and wellbeing of students and their families. The wellbeing and health in-reach nurse coordinator program is a partnership between NSW Health and the NSW...

NDCAS shining a light on homelessness

Narrabri and District Community Aid Service is raising awareness about homelessness in the community with a display and event in Maitland Street this week. A couch display, which features ‘Bill’ all rugged up, reminds the community that homelessness is more than...

Charlie’s Charts 3rd August 2022

The local market moved out of some tight congestion briefly before running into a resistance zone. We were fortunate to make another small trade. The price of gold has bounced off nicely from a previous support zone. Coles looks to be building up for a move higher....

Wee Waa United remains in the major semi-final hunt with home win

If Wee Waa United FC is unable to secure a top-two finish on the Namoi Soccer League first grade ladder in three rounds’ time, a crucial win on home soil on Saturday has almost certainly ensured that the club will at least host the minor semi-finals. David Avery’s...

World Embroidery Day with the Narrabri Embroiderers Guild

By publicity officer On Saturday, July 30, the Narrabri group of the NSW Embroiderers Guild celebrated World Embroidery Day with a very successful Friendship Day held in the Living Room at Narrabri High School. World Embroidery Day has been celebrated worldwide since...

Council to apply for Special Activation Precinct officer and shopfront

Narrabri Shire Council will apply for a grant through the Regional NSW Business Case and Strategy Development Fund to provide the community with an officer and shopfront dedicated to the Special Activation Precinct. “If we get this right, we can change this place. I...

Local judges qualify for Sydney Royal Easter Show | PHOTOS

Representatives from the Wee Waa and Narrabri show societies did an outstanding job at the Young Judges Group finals held in Moree on July 31, claiming a swag of ribbons. Wee Waarians Caitlyn Coutts-Smith and Mackenzie Jones have qualified to represent Group 14 in...

Narrabri Blues snap losing streak in front of a home crowd on Sunday

They might be battered and bruised following what has so far been a ‘season from hell’ according to coach Jake Rumsby, but the Narrabri Rugby League Football Club first grade side was all smiles on Sunday as it snapped a seven-game losing streak in front of a home...

Thumbs up 2/8/22

Thumbs up to the fantastic result of the Rotary book sale - $34,000 raised over the four months. A tremendous response from the public.

Thumbs up 2/8/22

Thumbs up to the previous council. Their planning and foresight are still delivering for us. The planning and strategy for footpaths are very much appreciated.

Thumbs down 2/8/22

Thumbs down to the activists delaying progress on the Narrabri gas project by about four years with their ‘lawfare’ - launching legal cases and challenges at will. Now even the new federal Labor government is advocating that Australia needs gas and coal for years to...