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Pilliga’s final predator outfoxed by floods

Pilliga’s final predator outfoxed by floods

Pilliga State Conservation Area has been declared predator free after an elusive battle with a pesky fox has come to an end. The frustrating fight to eliminate the fox, nicknamed ‘Rambo’, has spanned four-and-a-half years. Australian Wildlife Conservancy staff have...

$5.3 million roads promise

$5.3 million roads promise

Narrabri Shire Council would receive $5.3 million from a $67 million Barwon package to repair damaged roads, if the NSW Labor Party is elected at this month’s state election. The party announced its package on Wednesday morning in Narrabri, detailing what councils...

CREATE kicks off with grand celebration

CREATE kicks off with grand celebration

Narrabri’s third annual CREATE Festival kicked off with a grand celebration at The Crossing Theatre. The facility was packed for last Friday evening’s opening night, with scores of people turning out to enjoy the artwork and entertainment on show. Celebration-goers...

Postcode lottery: report reveals city-country healthcare divide

Postcode lottery: report reveals city-country healthcare divide

Some people dread birthdays and turning a year older, but cancer survivor Katrina Richards described celebrating her 48th birthday on March 3 this year as “a privilege”. “It’s extremely special because I didn’t think I was going to see 43,” said the Narrabri resident....

Caitlin Evans to compete at state champs this weekend

Caitlin Evans to compete at state champs this weekend

Narrabri’s Caitlin Evans will represent Narrabri Little Athletics at the Little Athletics NSW State Championships event that will be hosted at Olympic Park in Sydney this weekend. Caitlin, the daughter of Bruce and Cathy Evans, will compete in four events. They...

Maitland Street to light up on Friday evening as NarraBRIGHT returns

Maitland Street to light up on Friday evening as NarraBRIGHT returns

NarraBRIGHT will return to Maitland Street on Friday evening, celebrating Narrabri's vibrant community, CBD, and businesses. The street festival, supported by the NSW government’s reconnecting NSW fund, coincides with council’s CREATE Festival. In its third year,...

Truck rollover closes Newell Highway

Truck rollover closes Newell Highway

A portion of the Newell Highway near the Narrabri CBD was closed to traffic throughout Tuesday afternoon and evening following a truck rollover. The prime mover was on its side for several hours while crews worked to clear the scene. Local emergency services were in...

Family races in the memory of speedway stalwart Stan Keeler

Family races in the memory of speedway stalwart Stan Keeler

Speedway racers Kevin, Trent and Todd Keeler put the pedal to the metal at Gunnedah’s Blue Vale Road track recently, all in honour of their late father and grandfather. Racers from across NSW converged on Gunnedah to compete in the Stan Keeler Classic, named in honour...

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