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Powerlifter Clayton Johannesen eyes off world stage

Powerlifter Clayton Johannesen eyes off world stage

Narrabri boy Clayton Johannesen is ready to take on the world following a breakout maiden year in the sport of powerlifting. The 19-year-old, who relocated from Narrabri to Maitland in November last year to chase his dream, is eyeing off a spot at the world...

Navy Captain to deliver Anzac Day prologue in Narrabri

Navy Captain to deliver Anzac Day prologue in Narrabri

Royal Australian Navy Captain, Chris Waterson, will be welcomed to Narrabri’s Anzac Day commemorations next Tuesday. Capt Waterson will be involved with the commemorations held throughout the morning and will deliver the prologue at the morning civic observance. Capt...

State to transition away from PCR testing

State to transition away from PCR testing

NSW Health will transition away from current PCR testing arrangements, the state government has announced. The state will move to a pathology referral model for COVID-19 PCR testing, in line with changes already in place across all other Australian states and...

Rising land prices putting young farmers’ hopes at risk

Rising land prices putting young farmers’ hopes at risk

Future food and fibre production is being threatened by surging land prices, NSW Farmers says. According to Rabobank’s Australian Agricultural Land Price Outlook, three seasons of good financial performance from the sector was driving a rise in agricultural land...

University student awarded agricultural scholarship

University student awarded agricultural scholarship

University student Holly Miller, of Narrabri, has been announced as one of 22 recipients of the 2023 Horizon Scholarship. The scholarship is an initiative supported by seven research and development corporations, along with Kalyx Australia, Baiada Poultry, Southern...

Anzac Day commemorations around shire

Anzac Day commemorations around shire

Anzac Day will be commemorated across shire towns and villages on Tuesday in ceremonies that attract a growing number of people each year. Anzac Day nowadays has a new dimension, as the ranks of the returned servicemen and women, thinned over time, have their places...

Charlie’s Charts 19th April 2023

Charlie’s Charts 19th April 2023

The local market is trading sideways for now and could be close to forming a double top pattern. 4D Medical has posted two weeks of impressive gains. Brambles has finally moved above the pre GFC high. Telix has made a fresh yearly high. Lithium miners were boosted by...

Royal experiences shared at Inner Wheel yum cha | Photo

Royal experiences shared at Inner Wheel yum cha | Photo

What do a late monarch and a founder of a grassroots charity have in common? In this instance, it was a love of dogs and horses.   Full story can be found at the link below: Royal experiences shared at Inner Wheel yum cha - The Courier...

Royal experiences shared at Inner Wheel yum cha

Royal experiences shared at Inner Wheel yum cha

What do a late monarch and a founder of a grassroots charity have in common? In this instance, it was a love of dogs and horses. Founder of Sober in the Country, Shanna Whan, of Maules Creek, used the mutual love of animals to start conversation with the late Queen...

Garden Club to celebrate Geraniums and Pelargoniums

Garden Club to celebrate Geraniums and Pelargoniums

The Narrabri Garden Club will be holding a special meeting with Robyn Bible from the Australian Geranium Society to be held at the Scout Hall in Wukawa Street on Wednesday, April 19. A variety of geraniums and pelargoniums will be on display, and these varieties will...

Anzac biscuit recipe on its way

Anzac biscuit recipe on its way

By Mark Coulton, Member for Parkes In coming weeks residents of the Parkes electorate should receive a special card to commemorate Anzac Day and the sacrifices our brave servicemen and women have made to keep us safe during conflict. On the back you will find an...

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