Narrabri Shire Council has expressed its disappointment following the federal government’s decision to withdraw funding for the remaining northern sections of the Inland Rail project beyond Parkes, and including Narrabri. In announcing the changes to the proposed...
A watering times exemption is now in place until August 31, 2026, enabling Narrabri township residents to water their gardens from 4pm to 9am (instead of 7pm to 7am). While Level 3 Water Restrictions remain in place, the exemption recognises the end of daylight saving...
More than 3300 homes and businesses in Narrabri are now eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Upgrading to full fibre can enable access to a faster, more reliable nbn broadband service, delivering a range of benefits, including...
After a strong rebound from the March lows the local index is slowly giving back some ground. The longer-term chart of the All Ordinaries index shows periods of big increases and the current slow and steady move up. At different times in the past the local index has...
Narrabri Rugby Club completed a memorable Dangar Park blue rinse in style on Saturday when the club’s first grade side took down Gunnedah Red Devils in round three of the 2026 Central North Rugby Union campaign. After the club’s women’s 10s and reserve grade teams had...
Narrabri Shire will mark the end of an era in May with the closure of The Courier after 113 years of continuous publication. The Wee Waa News which this year marks its 35th year of publishing will also cease publishing. The final editions will be published on May 7,...
Anzac Day commemorations in Narrabri were marked with strong support from the community on Saturday. The Narrabri West dawn service has been acknowledged as one of the best yet, with regular attendees commenting that it had the biggest turnout in many years....
The minutes from the Crime Prevention Committee generated discussion among councillors at this month’s meeting regarding the issue of illegal drug use in the shire. Cr Navin Erathnage, a local GP, highlighted concerns about the ongoing problem of drug use,...
Why spend $20 million on an ad campaign when a simple message to the nation would have done the same job? The average Australian citizen knows how to save on fuel - the cost alone is a deterrent to unnecessary use. People are already cutting back on trips, but for...
Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor Mark Strahle was officially sworn in ahead of his first meeting last Wednesday. Cr Strahle was sworn into the role in the morning with the ordinary meeting taking place later in the afternoon. Cr Strahle was successfully elected as...
The region’s peak water body, Namoi Water, says it is frustrated by the release of the new Water Sharing Plan for the Namoi and Peel Unregulated river systems, with key data and technical information still not provided to stakeholders. Executive officer Mick Coffey...
The community is being invited to help shape the future of Yarrie Lake, with the draft Yarrie Lake Reserve Plan of Management now on public exhibition. The draft plan includes actions to improve recreation and visitor facilities, strengthen long term management of the...