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Thumbs up 27/9/22

Thumbs up to the Namoi Jobs and Trades Show. It was such a well-organised event and really showcased the diversity of our community’s businesses.

Thumbs up 27/9/22

Thumbs up to the people who find items in the main street and hand them in, showing a great act of kindness.

Thumbs down 27/9/22

Thumbs down - the drains in Rose Street are one metre wide - making them impossible for the elderly.

Random act of kindness – ‘thank you so much’

Since moving to Narrabri, we have received so much help from family and friends. Major tasks such as cleaning up the yard and helping start new front gardens - even perfect strangers have offered help with grocery shopping. One act of kindness really stands out - a...

Celebrations continue for Narrabri Rugby Club at awards presentation night | PHOTOS

The 2022 Central North Rugby Union season can be ticked off as another successful one in the history books of Narrabri Rugby Club. The Blue Boars were crowned first grade premiers for the first time since 2015, and the club’s women’s side was brilliant from start to...

Narrabri Women’s Bowling Club teams crowned Namoi District pairs champions in Moree

The Namoi District Women’s Bowling Association’s 2022-23 campaign state pairs competitions were contested in Moree on Saturday. Two Narrabri teams were victorious in their respective finals and will now represent the district in the regional playoffs in November....

Major flooding at Wee Waa likely for the week, peak was expected in Narrabri yesterday

Wee Waa is expected to experience major flooding for the rest of the week as a result of heightened water levels in the Namoi River. The township itself has been isolated since the middle of last week, with road access to the town cutoff as a result of the flood....

Program activating business success within Narrabri Shire

Narrabri Shire Council’s involvement in a business activation program is proving to be just the ticket for the local business and professional community. Mayor Ron Campbell said council received a grant of $264,460 as part of the NSW government’s Bushfire Local...

Alleged young offenders attempt to break-in to Gibbons Street home

Two 16-year-old boys are alleged to have attempted to break into a Gibbons Street home in the early hours of Friday, September 16. The two boys were captured on CCTV attempting to gain entry to the residence. The CCTV security system alerted the victim inside the home...

Narrabri High School farewells Year 12 class of 2022

The Narrabri High School Hall was full to capacity with parents and grandparents of Year 12 students marking the end of high school education on Friday, September 23. The special assembly was attended by Years 9, 10 and 11 students, with Year 11 students officiating...

SES units tasked to flood rescue on the Maules Creek Road

The Boggabri and Narrabri SES units were tasked to a flood rescue 18km from Narrabri on the Maules Creek Road on Sunday night. Narrabri Fire and Rescue, Narrabri VRA, NSW Police and RFS were also called to assist. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency services found a...

Shire ceremony sees 22 new citizens welcomed

Narrabri Shire has welcomed 22 new citizens at a citizenship ceremony as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations. The new citizens, from various parts of the world, gathered at the multi-purpose room at the aquatic centre for the ceremony and following...