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Topical 17/1/23

NSW Farmers has welcomed more than $20 million of fast-tracked funding from the state government to repair flood-damaged roads. The advanced funding, announced by NSW Regional Transport Minister Sam Farraway on Friday, will go to 17 local government areas impacted by...

Topical 17/1/23

Yew bewdy! A new, unashamedly Australian domestic airline has been launched. Low-cost ‘Bonza’ is the first new Australian airline in 15 years. Three Boeing 737 jets have been ordered for Bonza, and the planes will be named ‘Sheila’, ‘Shazza’ and ‘Bazza’ - which still...

Thumbs up 17/1/23

Thumbs up to the all the fire brigades and near and far neighbours for the prompt attention to the grass fire on the Yarrie Lake Road on Wednesday, January 11. The quick response averted a major disaster. Thank you!

Thumbs down 17/1/23

Thumbs down to the clumps of weeds growing on the Narrabri Creek bridge. It is a major interstate route and makes Narrabri look like a bush town not the tidy and progressive centre that it is!

Narrabri Toastmasters set to fold after 33 years

The Narrabri Toastmasters Club has endured a disruptive period during the past three years, as have many other non-profit organisations. After a change of venue no less than three times during 2021, the group has appreciated the opportunity for meetings to be housed...

From the 1975 archives: $959 for school’s radio station NHY

Tuesday, October 21, 1975. A cheque to cover the purchase of more than $900 worth of equipment for the proposed Narrabri High School radio station was handed over to the school last night. The cheque was presented by the president of Narrabri Lions Club Mr Dick...

“I BLEED BLUE”: Kevin Hulbert thrilled with Narrabri Blues life membership

Kevin Hulbert has bled blue ever since he played his first game for Narrabri Rugby League Football Club as a 14-year-old in the under-17s competition in 1970. Flood, as he is well-known around Narrabri, went on to play for about 12 years for the club, during which the...

Researchers on a mission to improve heat tolerance of wheat

The University of Sydney’s Plant Breeding Institute is always a hive of activity as researchers undertake projects to make the lives of farmers easier, helping to keep their operations efficient and productive. There are many benefits to having a Narrabri base...

Tarriaro district kids once had their own local school

Narrabri district was once dotted with small, one teacher schools where all the pupils, from kindergarten up, studied in one classroom. Pupils came from properties in the local area and the teachers usually boarded at a nearby farm. Tarriaro was one of the districts...

NSW Health urges community to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses

NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases. Executive director of Health Protection NSW, Dr Richard Broome said there had been increases in both...

Support, praise for community arts and education groups

Two Narrabri organisations have been praised for the important role they play in the community. The discussion came about as a result of the groups – ADFAS Narrabri and the Country Education Foundation of the Namoi – seeking support from Narrabri Shire Council. The...

Funding for Dripping Rock tourism study

The NSW government has announced this week that Narrabri Shire Council has been awarded $150,000 from the Resources for Regions Program to develop a feasibility study of Dripping Rock as a tourism destination. The cash injection will allow council to research and...