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Thumbs down 6/9/22

Thumbs down - it would be nice to have seats around the lawn cemetery instead of having to sit on the grass and getting bitten by green ants.

Narrabri FC books spots in the 2022 Namoi Soccer League grand finals

Local soccer club Narrabri FC will travel to Inverell on Saturday for a shot at the Namoi Soccer League’s 2022 campaign first and reserve grade premierships following two tight wins in slippery and muddy conditions at Gately Field at the weekend. Narrabri FC hosted...

Club Narrabri named business of the year at awards night

Saturday was a night of celebrations for Club Narrabri - operator of the Narrabri RSL, Narrabri Golf Club and now the Narrabri Bowling Club - after being named the 2022 Business of the Year at the Whitehaven Coal Narrabri and District Chamber of Commerce Business...

Return of awards night celebrates Narrabri business success

A sold-out gala dinner marked the successful return of the Whitehaven Coal Narrabri and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Businesses across the broad spectrum of sectors and industries were represented at Saturday’s celebration evening at The Crossing...

Blue Boars to host 2022 CNRU preliminary final matches

Central North Rugby Union’s 2022 grand final games will be hosted by Gunnedah Rugby Club after the Red Devils scored a 17-0 qualifying final victory against Narrabri Rugby Club’s first XV on Saturday. Gunnedah finished as the minor premiers at the end of the first...

Federation Farm showcased to school students

Students from Narrabri schools were given the opportunity to learn about Federation Farm and its various operations during a recent on-site education day. Narrabri Community Education Trust officials were joined by Narrabri Shire Council and the NSW Department of...

Simplified fire danger ratings take effect

A new, simplified Australian Fire Danger Rating System took effect from September 1. Replacing the previous six-level system, the new model features just four levels including moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic. On days when there is minimal risk, such as when...

From the North Western Courier 1954 archives

August 26, 1954: The Narrabri District Hospital completed the 1953-54 financial year with a deficit of £1652. The net loss was £2052. This was disclosed at the annual meeting of the Board last Thursday. Rising costs and salaries were mainly responsible. Expenditure...

Three time’s a charm for Narrabri Pharmacy, Dean Robinson claims readers’ competition

Final placings in The Courier’s 2022 NRL preliminary tipster competition came down to the wire in the last round of the regular season. Narrabri Pharmacy emerged as the winner of the 2022 Business House Challenge following a tight final round which could have gone...

School-based apprenticeship and traineeship program proving to be a success story for employers and students

With many businesses in the region crying out for skilled workers, the school-based apprenticeships and traineeships program is proving to be a game changer for both students and employers. “I love how school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) can not only...

Community groups gain from Mungindi Cotton Growers Association golf day

It was a day of joy, high spirits and generosity as 60 golfers finally gathered for the highly anticipated Mungindi Cotton Growers Association 2022 Charity Golf Day. Mungindi CGA president Tristram Hertslet said after two years of delays due to the COVID chaos, it...

Farrer Medal awarded at Narrabri assembly

A distinguished career in wheat genome research has seen Professor Rudi Appels honoured with the Farrer Medal. Prof Appels delivered his Farrer Medal oration, and officially received the honour, at the recent Wheat Breeding Assembly held in Narrabri. He presented...