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Rescue helicopter tasked to Narrabri Hospital

Rescue helicopter tasked to Narrabri Hospital

Around 8.45am on Sunday, April 13, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an inter-hospital transfer from Narrabri Hospital to John Hunter Hospital. A woman aged in her 70s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff...

Fatal accident north of Baradine

Fatal accident north of Baradine

A man has died following a single vehicle crash north of Baradine. At 10:30pm on Friday, April 11, emergency services were called to Gwabegar Road, approximately 15 kilometres north of Baradine, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Orana Mid Western...

Ten candidates running for Parkes at May 3 election

Ten candidates running for Parkes at May 3 election

Ten candidates will vie for the votes of almost 130,000 electors in the Parkes electorate at the May 3 federal election. The ballot order of candidates was drawn last week and published by the Australian Electoral Commission. Candidates in drawn ballot order are: Mark...

Russell Stewart reappointed as RDANI chair

Russell Stewart reappointed as RDANI chair

Russell Stewart, of Narrabri, has been reappointed as chair of Regional Development Australia Northern Inland. Mr Stewart’s reappointment was announced by Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, with his term concluding on...

Strong start to the 2025 Group 4 campaign for the Wee Waa Panthers

Strong start to the 2025 Group 4 campaign for the Wee Waa Panthers

The winning feeling is back at Cook Oval after Wee Waa Panthers’ reserve grade side kicked off the 2025 Group 4 Rugby League campaign with a two-point victory on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers welcomed Kootingal-Moonbi Roosters to town for the round three clash and...

Kangaroos kick off reserve grade campaign with a Jubilee Oval win

Kangaroos kick off reserve grade campaign with a Jubilee Oval win

Ashley Hynch celebrated his first win at his new club on Saturday when Group 4 Rugby League returned to Jubilee Oval as Boggabri Kangaroos hosted the North Tamworth Bears in three grades to kick off a new season. In what were officially labelled round three matches on...

Golden times ahead for cattle producers, says market analyst

Golden times ahead for cattle producers, says market analyst

There are golden times ahead for the nation’s cattle producers with a “new norm” of 630c/kg liveweight for feeder steers next year as the markets enter a seven-year period of stability. Market analyst Simon Quilty, Global AgriTrends, delivered his price forecast out...

Builders appointed for new $105 million Moree Hospital

Builders appointed for new $105 million Moree Hospital

A new $105 million Moree Hospital is one step closer, with the state government announcing the appointment of the main works contractor. The next stage of the hospital development is expected to begin in coming months. Following a competitive tender process,...

Charming country cottage on private acreage

Charming country cottage on private acreage

$780,000 ‘Rosewood Farm’, Narrabri Nutrien Harcourts Agent: James Thomas 0418 975 048 The agent says: Nutrien Harcourts have listed for sale a charming country cottage set on private acreage all within a short drive to town. The sandstone home was built in 1990 and...

Rugby returns to Dangar Park for  the Hannaford-Southwell Shield

Rugby returns to Dangar Park for the Hannaford-Southwell Shield

Rugby union has officially returned to Dangar Park for 2025, with Narrabri Rugby Club hosting the Hannaford-Southwell Shield on Saturday. The club hosted St Albert’s College for the contest, which is a tribute to former Blue Boar Brad Hannaford and his girlfriend...