A man has died, and a woman was seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Narrabri on Monday. About 1.30pm, emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 16kms south of Narrabri, following reports of a crash between a truck and car. On...
A disconnect between corporate Australia and the regions, as well as virtue signalling by some of Australia’s largest corporations, has drawn fire from federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Addressing the House of Representatives last week, Mr Coulton took issue...
Moree Race Club will be able to replace its 50-year-old amenities block thanks to funding from the NSW government. Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall announced a $229,101 grant for the club to demolish and replace its current crumbling amenities block. Mr...
Boggabri was a hive of activity last Thursday as four massive spans arrived for Narrabri Shire Council’s Boston Street bridge upgrade. Numerous trucks and trailers arrived during the week as did the enormous crane to lift the spans into place on the bridge. The four...
Narrabri Shire farmers could improve agricultural technology and communications as part of the NSW Farms of the Future grant program. The shire is among 11 local government areas which are eligible for financial assistance up to $35,000 for initiatives that will...
The fundraising garage sale on Saturday in Boggabri for Liam Hobden was nothing short of amazing. Liam’s family and friends had spent days and days sorting and pricing the mountains of goods that were donated. At 6.30am doors opened and the public showed why Boggabri...
There was plenty to celebrate on Tuesday when CSIRO hosted the grand opening of its $25 million upgrade to the Myall Vale site, further cementing the Narrabri region’s reputation as Australia’s hub of cutting-edge cotton research. (Scroll down for photo gallery) “This...
Rural ambassadors from across country NSW gathered in Narrabri recently to attend a series of beneficial workshops and connect with like-minded people. The workshop weekend, held on February 4 and 5, is just one of the great initiatives offered through the Sydney...
Thumbs up to the very kind lady who insisted on paying for me at the supermarket checkout when I found I had left my wallet at home. Thank you for your generosity, and I hope to get the opportunity to return your kindness.
What an impressive ‘Welcome to Country’ presentation at the rugby carnival on Saturday night before the big game. The confidence of the young people involved - in front of a very big audience - and the well-prepared Welcome event signalled pride in our indigenous...
There is no doubt hydrogen or synthetic fuelled or electric aircraft will be winging across the world and even into airports like Narrabri in the future as airlines aim to go ‘green’. Airlines have evidently set a zero emissions target of 2050. But there is some way...
Thumbs up to our rail service. We came back to Narrabri on the Explorer last week from Newcastle and had a great trip. Train is the only way to travel. We experienced friendly staff and a comfortable and relaxing trip. However, there was a loud cacophony of squeaks...