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Thumbs up 10/3/22

Thumbs up to the organisers of Tuesday morning’s International Women’s Day Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM)themed breakfast at The Crossing Theatre. There were some very inspiring speakers.

Thumbs up 10/3/22

Thumbs up to the races returning to Narrabri. Let’s hope our regular social events can return back to normal now that COVID restrictions are almost non-existent.

Inland Rail: Not there yet, says local engineer

I read the letter to The Courier from Rebecca Pickering, Inland Rail interim chief executive, of March 1, 2022, with interest. Reading the letter suggests that construction of the Narromine to Narrabri section of Inland Rail is about to start because: i. The route is...

Dinos and Michelle Charalambous thanked for decades of dedication to education

Former Narrabri High School staff and students have praised the dedication of retiring educators Dinos and Michelle Charalambous. The couple, who retired at the end of last year, have been part of Narrabri High School and the wider community for more than 30 years. Mr...

Roy Butler throws support behind dedicated Rural Health Department

Member for Barwon Roy Butler expressed his support for a petition calling for the establishment of a Department of Rural Health in NSW. The petition was launched by independent state MP Dr Joe McGirr and has been welcomed by NSW Farmers. “Improving health care in...

International Women’s Day celebrated in Narrabri

International Women’s Day celebrations kicked off on Tuesday morning, with Narrabri Shire Council hosting an inspiring breakfast event at The Crossing Theatre. The stellar list of speakers included women working in science technology engineering and maths, and they...

David Dewsbury crowned national champion at home range in Narrabri

Narrabri Pistol Club hosted the 26th Pistol Australia Metallic Silhouette 100-metre Small Bore and Field Pistol National Championships at its Stoney Creek Road range from Friday, March 4, to Sunday, March 6. Forty competitors travelled from as far afield as Childers...

Whitehaven announces changes to paid parental leave policy

Whitehaven Coal has announced changes to its paid parental leave policy that will support new parents to spend more time with their young children. The changes, which came into effect this week, are part of the company's ongoing commitment to fostering the well-being...

Officially calling Australia home

Solveig Einarsdottir first arrived in Narrabri in January 1989 from her home country of Iceland, and not even the blazing summer heat could extinguish the affection she felt for her Aussie partner and his beautiful and natural surroundings. “I came from minus 10...

Charlie’s Charts 9th March 2022

The local market remains choppy and long-term investing advocates see short-term market weakness as a longer-term buying opportunity. At this point in time the local share market is holding up much better than most others. We were fortunate to be able to trade the...

Norm Walford goes all the way to the Zone 3 Champion of Club Champions Singles final

Norm Walford went all the way to the final of the Zone 3 Bowls’ Champion of Champions Singles tournament at South Tamworth Bowling Club on the weekend but was forced to settle for second after being defeated in the decider. Narrabri Bowling Club’s 2021 club champion...

Letter: What would happen to rail route if it was to change?

I have read with interest over time, the reasons against the proposed Inland Rail route via our town of Narrabri. I attended ARTC information days for interested locals, well over five years ago now, to see the proposed options for the routes via Narrabri. At the time...