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Thumbs down 16/5/24

Thumbs down to the execution of the netball courts upgrade. It is not level so water lays around and does not drain.

A big thumbs down to the inconsiderate people parking in the bus zone last Friday at St Xavier’s. Not only is it Illegal but made bus operators disembark children virtually in the middle of the street at serious risk. What if that was your child?

Thumbs up 16/5/24

Thumbs up the volunteers who help to organise the Narrabri Show. While the wet weather would’ve been disappointing, it was still a fantastic show ... as it always is. Well done to all involved. Thumbs up also on all the great show photos in the paper. Lots of smiling...

Topical 16/5/24

Topical receives all sorts of comments and suggestions from readers. This week, a reader shared her view on life: “If you really want impartial, sensible, arm’s-length advice from someone on any contentious issues, just ask the oldest woman in the room - her opinion...

Exciting times ahead in education in Narrabri

Recently appointed principal of Narrabri Public School, Mrs Claire Allen, is looking forward to her role at an exciting time of innovation in education. Mrs Allen took over as principal on April 29, having been assistant principal since 2015 and relieving principal...

Boggabri United Hospital Auxiliary celebrates Mother’s Day and International Nurses Day

Vice president Sandra Jamieson and secretary Noreen Boehm represented the members of the Boggabri Branch of the NSW United Hospital Auxiliaries in delivering a beautiful hand knitted coat hanger, a bookmark, a tube of hand cream and a card made especially for each...

Blue green algae red alert for Keepit

WaterNSW has issued a red alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Keepit Dam. The red alert warning applies only to untreated water at the identified location and will remain in place until monitoring confirms that the risk is...

Special presentation for World War II hero

World War II veteran John Collett was honoured for his service last week, with a special presentation hosted by new Narrabri RSL Sub-branch president Nicole Gallagher, who was assisted by sub-branch member and Vietnam veteran Dennis Lowder as well as Whiddon-Wee Waa...

Man wanted on interstate warrant charged after pursuit in North West

A man – wanted on an unrelated warrant in South Australia – has been charged following a pursuit in the North West. Officers attached to New England Police District were patrolling Moree township about 1.30am on Monday, May 13, when they located a utility which had...

Two Narrabri Shire finalists named in Emerging Leader category at awards

Two Narrabri Shire staff members have been shortlisted as finalists in the Emerging Leader category for this year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards. Small business liaison officer Gillian Goddard and manager regulatory compliance Landon Brady were both named as...

Narrabri’s Steven Gleeson finalist in Chef of the Year

Seventeen year old Steven Gleeson set off from Narrabri in 1992 to pursue an apprenticeship and career in food services and the restaurant industry. And on Sunday Mr Gleeson, now a leading executive chef, steps up to the hotplate at the International Convention Centre...

Council budget goes on public exhibition

Works on splash parks in shire towns as well as civic and community centres are some of the many projects forming part of Narrabri Shire Council’s draft operational plan and budget now on public exhibition. The documents were tabled at an extraordinary meeting of...