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Blues hit the ground running at Collins Park as comeback nears

Blues hit the ground running at Collins Park as comeback nears

Narrabri Rugby League Football Club’s 2026 pre-season got underway this week, and the Blues’ first grade coach Hayden Bell was thrilled with the numbers and the effort across the first two sessions. The club did not field any teams in Group 4 Rugby League’s 2025...

Hinton Drive crowned as Santa Street winner

Hinton Drive crowned as Santa Street winner

Hinton Drive has once again claimed the coveted title of Santa Street in Gunnedah Shire Council's annual Christmas lights competition.The shire was lit with festive spirit and creativity as three streets vied for the Santa Street Award, and 15 eye-catching home...

Thumbs 29/12/25

Thumbs up for the gift of fruit from a local supermarket, which was delivered with my Meals On Wheels lunch a few days before Christmas. It was greatly appreciated.

Thumbs down 29/12/25

I was disappointed to see a Narrabri business that had a sign stating Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. We are Australia, not America.

Man charged following house fire in Moree

Man charged following house fire in Moree

A man will face court today, charged with arson and other offences following a house fire in Moree. About 6.50am on Monday, December 22, emergency services were called to a home on Sullivan Place following reports of a house fire. Officers attached to New England...

Christmas message from Premier Chris Minns

Christmas message from Premier Chris Minns

As we wrap up another big year for New South Wales, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. This time of the year is about spending time with loved ones and enjoying everything that summer in our state has to offer. But I know that...

Two weeks on the road and then back to parliament

Two weeks on the road and then back to parliament

With 2025 soon coming to a close, this will be my last Roundup until mid-January. I have spent much of the last two weeks mostly out on the road in the electorate, visiting Mendooran, Gilgandra, Coolah, Warren, Narrabri, Carinda, Walgett, and Collie. But this week (at...

Fatality in single vehicle crash at Mendooran

Fatality in single vehicle crash at Mendooran

A woman died when her SUV left the highway and hit a tree about 80km north-west of Dubbo. Emergency services were called to the Castlereagh Highway at Mendooran, about 9.15pm on Monday, December 22, after a passing motorist saw the crashed vehicle. Passers-by assisted...

Big win puts Pink Slugs in box seat in MA Connolly Cup competition

Big win puts Pink Slugs in box seat in MA Connolly Cup competition

Narrabri District Cricket Association’s pursuit of the 2025/26 season MA Connolly Cup crown received a major boost on Sunday when the Pink Slugs travelled to Moree and demolished the hosts by 185 runs in round five. In what was a must-win match for the Narrabri men...

Double demerit points to come in force for Christmas holiday period

Double demerit points to come in force for Christmas holiday period

Motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads this Christmas, with double demerit points set to apply over the peak holiday period. Double demerits will be in force for 12 consecutive days, from December 24, 2025 through to  January 4, 2026, covering...

Rylan flying high thanks to Little Wings

Rylan flying high thanks to Little Wings

Cherry auction soars to new heights raising record-breaking $260,000 for vital service Like most three-year-old country boys, Rylan Wyborn is a big fan of monster trucks, motorbikes, outdoor skate parks, pigging and fishing. “He’s very energetic and really enjoys...

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