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Thumbs down 11/8/22

After testing positive for COVID recently, I followed the procedure and registered with NSW Health, but I was not impressed when I got a text message from them at 1.54am telling me I must self-isolate for seven days (which I was already doing).

Thumbs down 11/8/22

I know this has been said many times before, but thumbs down to people working in businesses in Maitland Street who park their cars in the main street. Park around the corners, so shoppers can find somewhere to park (especially during lunch hours) or better still,...

Topical 11/8/22

Australia’s biggest field day, AgQuip will return next week after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. The popular event will run from Tuesday to Thursday. On Tuesday night, the main street will light up with NightQuip, with music, market stalls, food and late night...

Topical 11/8/22

Another musical icon, 73-year-old Olivia Newton-John lost her battle with cancer on Monday at her home in Southern California. Olivia was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and twice before in 1992 and 2013, and has spent years lobbying the Australian government to approve...

Talented locals display at the NSW Floral Art Association exhibition

The 49th annual NSW Floral Art Association exhibition was hosted by the Narrabri Garden Club on Saturday and Sunday, August 6-7, at the Narrabri Bowling Club. Exhibitors from across NSW sent in entries in a hotly contested competition. Local district entries enjoyed a...

Pop-up services centre raises awareness about homelessness

Services available to support people who may be experiencing homelessness were showcased at a Maitland Street pop-up centre last week. The event was staged by the Narrabri and District Community Aid Service to mark National Homelessness Week. An estimated 120 people...

Narrabri Pistol Club hosts annual Metallic Silhouette 100-metre Small Bore and Field Pistol Open

By Robert Boutcher, Narrabri Pistol Club Narrabri Pistol Club hosted its annual Narrabri Metallic Silhouette 100-metre Small Bore and Field Pistol Open from Friday to Sunday, August 5 to 7, which is one of the selection shoots for next year’s NSW and Australian teams....

Blue Boars remain in the first grade minor premiership race with a big win in Walcha

Narrabri Rugby Club still has its sights set on the Central North Rugby Union first grade minor premiership but will not get a final crack at the inaugural Kookaburra Challenge Cup in 2022. The Blue Boars’ first XV travelled to Walcha on Saturday for their round 16...

Charlie’s Charts 10th August 2022

The local market has finally clawed back fifty per cent of the fall from the highs which is also a support and resistance zone around the 7,000 mark. With China’s continued military exercises around Taiwan it is a wonder gold is not trading higher. Coles is still...

Top-of-the-table clash washed out and called a draw, Wee Waa scores a big win

Wet weather cruelly denied Narrabri FC and Inverell FC an epic Namoi Soccer League first grade top-of-the-table battle at Hogan Oval after their round 13 match was washed out on Saturday. Inverell entered the weekend on top of the table on 30 points, but Narrabri FC...

Ladies’ 2022 triples champions crowned at Narrabri Bowling Club

Marie Redman, Cindy Neil and Lisa Pillar are Narrabri Women’s Bowling Club’s 2022 club triples champions following an eight-shot final victory at Narrabri Bowling Club on Saturday. They defeated Ronnie Dewar, Dawn Armstrong and Sue Solomon 22 shots to 14 in the 21-end...

Young Wee Waa women impress judges ahead of 2022 show

The entrants of this year’s Wee Waa Young Woman of the Year competition impressed judges on Saturday, ahead of the title announcements at the show on August 26. Junior entrants include Caitlyn Coutts-Smith, Mackenzie Jones and Caitlin Kable, with Bryony Allen...