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Hot, dry conditions an increased fire danger

Hot, dry conditions an increased fire danger

The Rural Fire Service is warning residents of an increased risk of grass fires across the wider Namoi/Gwydir area due to ongoing hot and dry conditions. Namoi/Gwydir team leader Superintendent Michael Brooks said that under these conditions, grass fires can start...

Narrabri Touch excited to host inaugural Yowie Cup next month

Narrabri Touch excited to host inaugural Yowie Cup next month

A new sporting tournament will be held in the Narrabri Shire next month when Narrabri Touch hosts the 2023 Yowie Cup at Dangar Park, the home of the Narrabri Blue Boars. The Yowie Cup is a new mixed touch footy knockout tournament that will be held on Saturday, March...

New emergency communications site at Boggabri

New emergency communications site at Boggabri

A new emergency radio communications site at Boggabri is among 300 locations to benefit from a $1.4 billion state Critical Communications Enhancement Program. The Boggabri facility will act as a communications site for the North West region. NSW Telco Authority...

Awesome apprenticeship and traineeship positions at WTC

Awesome apprenticeship and traineeship positions at WTC

WTC Group Aust Pty Ltd has a brilliant reputation when it comes to fostering future generations through apprenticeships and traineeships, and the local civil construction company is looking to add to its ranks by offering hands-on training to motivated and...

Dedication to community honoured with Moree Australia Day awards

Dedication to community honoured with Moree Australia Day awards

Moree Plains Shire Council formally recognised individuals and groups for their conscientious work and commitment at the recent Australia Day awards ceremony. The event, held at Jellicoe Park, was sponsored by council and organised by the Moree Lions Club providing...

Funding set to transform Mehi’s riverbanks

Funding set to transform Mehi’s riverbanks

Moree’s Mehi River is set for a transformation over the coming months, following the announcement by Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall last week of a $230,030 state government grant for OzFish Unlimited to clean up and revegetate its banks at the most popular spots...

Nutrien Classic a success

Nutrien Classic a success

Australia’s premier campdraft competition and performance horse sale, the Nutrien Classic has wrapped up for 2023, with sales results exceeding the event’s 16-year history. This year’s 10-day event concluded in early February at the completion of the four-day horse...

New appointments to ARTC board

New appointments to ARTC board

The Australian government has confirmed the appointments of Peter Duncan AM as the new chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Dr Collette Burke as a non-executive director of the board. Both appointments are three-year terms. ARTC, which has an...

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