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Thumbs down 24/11/22

Thumbs down to the drivers who don’t turn their headlights on in the late afternoon.

Are all our Australian and Western traditions to be steadily removed to gratify the current, fashionable political correctness? Now it appears Sydney’s Mosman Municipal Council will no longer have a nativity scene donated by former mayor, the late Dom Lopez, in the...

Thumbs down 24/11/22

Thumbs down to the state of the old cemetery. It is a disgrace - the lawn is so high above the headstones.

Boggabri United Hospital Auxiliary recognises long term volunteers

Boggabri Hospital Auxiliary, like many other organisations, has been in limbo due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the past two months, the newly-elected executive has been busy communicating with our regional and state representatives, complying with legal and...

Peter Dewsbury reigns supreme in Narrabri Golf Club’s inaugural shootout final

Watching carts driving in all different directions up the fairway on the first at the Narrabri Golf Club on Sunday morning was a sight to behold as the 2022 shootout final got underway. A little over four-and-a-half hours later, only Peter Dewsbury and Joe Hayne were...

Council to investigate Wee Waa lagoon bridge upgrade

Narrabri Shire Council will investigate the possible extension of the Wee Waa lagoon bridge in an effort to prevent the town from being isolated during major flooding. Wee Waa residents have braved isolation five times in the space of two months. Cr John Clements, who...

Alcohol free zone suspensions endorsed for local hotels

Two Maitland Street establishments have had requests for suspensions to the alcohol free zone endorsed by Narrabri Shire Council. In two separate applications, the Namoi Hotel and the Tourist Hotel made applications to council to allow the sale and consumption of...

Lations win it late in A-grade men’s qualifying final contest

The finals series of Narrabri Touch’s men’s A-grade season got underway at Cooma Oval on Monday evening and the four teams that played in those games combined to produce a pair of entertaining contests. The qualifying final was up first as the second-placed side Win...

‘Holding the Past, Handling the Future’ exhibition unveiled

Sharing stories and making memories with loved ones, especially older relatives, is a precious experience, and having something tangible to treasure forever is invaluable. The ‘Holding the Past, Handling the Future’ exhibition at the Wee Waa Community Arts and...

Teenager charged for Wee Waa break-ins

A teenager has been charged as investigations continue into two alleged break and enters at homes in Wee Waa. Just after midnight on Saturday, November 12, police officers were called to Cormie Avenue following reports a home was broken into and a handbag, wallet, and...

Hazard reduction burn in the Pilliga

The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Australian Wildlife Conservancy are conducting a three-day hazard reduction burn in Pilliga State Conservation Area. The burn started on Wednesday, about 25 kilometres east of Gwabegar, to create a mosaic across the...

Narrabri High School farewells Year 12 with stunning formal | PHOTOS

The Narrabri High School hall was a sight to behold at the Year 12 formal held on Friday, November 18. Styled by David Pierce and Allison Tomlinson, the hall underwent a transformation in readiness for the celebrations of the Year 12 class of 2022 students reaching...