Fuel theft is an ongoing concern throughout rural NSW especially given the recent rises in fuel prices, NSW Police have announced. Rural crime investigators encourage all landholders to be vigilant and increase security measures around their fuel storage. People are...
The Courier’s Thursday issue was delayed last week as a result of the widespread flooding which has occurred in the Hunter Valley. Last Thursday’s edition was unable to be delivered from Sydney to Muswellbrook, where the newspapers are collected and then distributed...
Feral pigs are continuing to wreak havoc on rural land and cause millions of dollars worth of damage to crops. Two consecutive wet summers have contributed to the surge in numbers, with food and water in plentiful supply for the pests. North West Local Land Services...
Thumbs up to the fantastic contribution Rotary makes to the community. It was pleasing to see the group make several donations to such worthy causes.
It’s great to see some progress with the Spring Creek Bridge reopening to heavy vehicles. Hopefully when the bridge is finally replaced it is less problematic than it has been in the past.
Thumbs down to the motorists who take the highway bends through Narrabri at speed.
The Narrabri Local Aboriginal Land Council held a NAIDOC flag-raising ceremony on Monday, July 4 along with a delicious morning tea and celebrations at the NLALC premises in Barwan Street. It was the first celebration for more than two years due to COVID restrictions....
The extraordinary effort in running the successful Pink Up Namoi fundraising campaign has seen Karen Kirkby receive Rotary’s highest honour. Dr Kirkby, a member of the Rotary Club of Narrabri, was the toast of members, partners and guests who had gathered for the...
Rotary Club of Narrabri members celebrated a year of success at its annual changeover dinner on Saturday night. Outgoing president Darrell Tiemens told members and guests of the club’s many achievements during his year at the organisation’s helm. Among the highlights...
July 21 will mark 31 years since the murder of Narrabri’s Penny Hill. Penny’s mother Jeanette Hill, now living in Toowoomba, remains hopeful that someone, somewhere will come forward with information to bring closure and justice. Penny suffered severe head injuries...
The Aboriginal flag was officially hoisted at the front of Narrabri Shire Council chambers this week as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations in the shire. Councillor Darrell Tiemens officiated over the proceedings, welcoming attendees to council’s NAIDOC Week festivities....
The future of rugby league in Narrabri is certainly bright after an abundance of talent was on display at the local Narrabri and District Junior Rugby League carnival on Saturday. The annual event was held at the club’s home fields at Cooma Oval, where there were five...