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Topical 16/2/23

At the weekend’s Festival of Rugby in Narrabri the Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher noted that his company was an active sponsor of a range of sports. “We’re very proud to partner with various sporting clubs and codes, but what I’m even more proud of is the inroads we have...

Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s team puts on an entertaining match at Santos Festival of Rugby

Narrabri Rugby Club’s women’s team has entered this year determined to go one better after qualifying for last season’s Central North Rugby Union grand final and going down by seven points against the Tamworth Pirates in Gunnedah. If a trial match at the 2023 Santos...

Narrabri FC ready for Australia Cup following tough hitout in Tamworth

Narrabri FC will compete in the Australia Cup for the first time in four years on Sunday, and the club’s first grade coach Neil Brayshaw has named his team for the match against South Armidale United FC. The two sides will meet at Doody Park in Armidale in round two...

Santos Rugby Festival long lunch a sell-out

The Santos Festival of Rugby long lunch was held at The Crossing Theatre on Saturday, February 11, with proceeds supporting NSW Country Rugby and the Narrabri Blue Boars. The Crossing Theatre auditorium was filled to capacity including rugby greats and dignitaries...

Mick Coffey gives Dangar Park and festival a huge tick of approval

The 2023 Santos Festival of Rugby was a huge success, and Narrabri Rugby Club president Mick Coffey could not have been any more pleased with how it ran across the three days. The action was top-quality on the field, and the behaviour off the field from everyone...

Charlie’s Charts 15th February 2023

The local market has continued the slow drift lower and is down around one per cent today. The price of gold has made a lower top and is falling from a strong resistance zone. James Hardie has fallen back below the trend line as the company has again cut forward...

Joan Griffiths awarded 2023 Senior of the Year | PHOTOS

Narrabri Shire Council Mayor Ron Campbell presented Narrabri resident Joan Griffiths with the prestigious 2023 Senior of the Year Award at a seniors morning tea held at the Crossing Theatre on Wednesday, February 8. Alongside Mrs Griffiths, nominees were Ron Lowder,...

Go ahead for $14.5 million Narrabri gas project VPA

The developer of the Narrabri gas project, Santos, has announced the official ratification of a $14.5 million voluntary planning agreement with Narrabri Shire Council. The agreement is the largest undertaken by council and will pave the way for the development of...

Funds for upgrades at Narrabri, Wee Waa sporting facilities

Two of Narrabri Shire’s sports facilities will receive upgrades thanks to successful grants in round five of the NSW government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). Just short of $1 million has been awarded to the shire to upgrade lighting at Leitch Oval and...

Narrabri Shire community barbecue at Boggabri

Boggabri hosted the first of six community conversations and barbecues organised for the Narrabri Shire residents. Community members and residents were able to discuss concerns and ideas with council staff and councillors as well as have a look at the planned works in...

Narrabri Rugby Club’s men’s squad scores huge win at Santos Festival of Rugby

Narrabri Rugby Club’s senior men’s squad is fit, firing and ready to defend the Central North Rugby Union first grade premiership in 2023. The club hosted the Roma Echidnas in a trial match at the Santos Festival of Rugby at Dangar Park on Friday, and it scored a huge...

Narrabri RSL Cricket Club first XI downs Tourist Hotel in top-of-the-table clash

Narrabri RSL Cricket Club’s first XI has taken the lead at the top of the table in the Narrabri District Cricket Association first grade competition after it defeated Tourist Hotel by five wickets in round 10 at Leitch Oval on Saturday afternoon. The two sides entered...