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Topical 20/12/22

“I encountered a visiting couple in Narrabri for Christmas in the carpark at Woolies on Sunday,” a correspondent tells Topical. ”They were gazing across at The Crossing Theatre. “How did you get a big, first-class convention centre in a country town?’ they asked?” “I...

Topical 20/12/22

The snake population is enjoying the warmer days, and snakes are on the move. Narrabri’s ‘snake whisperers’, members of the VRA, have been busy responding to requests to move snakes from places they shouldn’t be. One, an Eastern Brown, startled a Maitland Street...

Thumbs up 20/12/22

Thumbs up to one of the best-looking Christmas decorations I’ve ever seen in Narrabri since I moved here 12 years ago. And people have said the same to me. There’s lots of interest, with parents and grandparents taking little ones around the main street.

Thumbs up 20/12/22

Congratulations to the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce for the fantastic effort in staging the annual Christmas carnival in Maitland Street. The crowd was probably the biggest yet. Perhaps next year, we can see the carnival extend into the blocks on each side of the...

Thumbs up 20/12/22

Thumbs up to all the sponsors and dedicated volunteers who have provided a great Christmas tree to enjoy. A happy Christmas and new year to all.

New panel to provide input on royalties fund

Three Narrabri Shire residents are among a group of five people selected to provide input to the state government for the Royalties for Rejuvenation Fund. Robyn Faber, Guy Roth and Sally Hunter were selected as members of the North West Regional Expert Panel – one of...

FRIDAY NIGHT THRILLER: J and D Weed Management prevails in NDCA Super Slog’s first ever super over

History was made at Hogan Oval on Friday night when a super over was required to decide the winner of a Coates Hire Namoi Super Slog T20 competition game for the first time. J and D Weed Management downed WTC Group in the second round of Narrabri District Cricket...

Duncan demolition guides the Priag Patrots to first win of the season

Narrabri District Cricket Association’s Coates Hire Namoi Super Slog T20 competition defending champs Priag Patriots got their premiership defence back on track on Friday night with a comfortable win against Specialised Civil Services at Collins Park. Six days after...

Thousands turn out for Narrabri’s Christmas street carnival

Organisers of the Christmas Street Carnival have declared Friday night’s festivities a success, with the crowd estimated between 2500 and 3000 people. Maitland Street was full to the brim with festive cheer, with a variety of entertainment and activities on offer....

Narrabri Shire to receive $350,000 cash splash on sport and recreation

Sporting and outdoor precincts in Narrabri, Wee Waa and Boggabri will be upgraded with $350,000 in funding from the NSW government’s Resources for Regions program. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway announced more than $350,000 from round nine of the fund had...

Warning about snakes on the plains

NSW Farmers Association issued a warning about an increase in the number of snake sightings following the floods, which forced the reptiles onto higher ground. And it’s hoped there won’t be more spotted this festive season. Sarah Thompson from the NSW Farmers rural...

More money for pensioners

By Mark Coulton, Parkes MP Local pensioners can earn more I’m pleased that pensioners across the Parkes electorate will now be able to earn an additional $4000 before their income has an impact on their pension rate. The Nationals took this policy to the Jobs and...