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Thumbs up 23/6/22

Thumbs up. The business awards are back on this year. It’s a great opportunity for businesses and their staff to have a night out and enjoy the awards.

Sunday night State of Origin fix

Fans of State of Origin being played on a Sunday night will get one final fix this weekend when the NSW Blues challenge the Queensland Maroons in game two of the three-match series before rugby leagues’ showcase event reverts to three Wednesday night matches in 2023....

Compliance officers monitor time-limited CBD parking

Narrabri Shire Council compliance officers have patrolled Maitland Street, and adjoining town centre streets, as part of a crackdown on time-limited parking. The patrols follow concerns voiced about parking rules not being obeyed in parts of the central business...

Students step up at challenge

The Crossing Theatre was buzzing with ideas and innovation as primary and high school students from across the district gathered to take part in the Rotary Club of Narrabri North West Science and Engineering Challenge. The annual initiative encourages students to...

New doctors to be deployed across Primary Health Network

Seven general practitioners will be deployed across the Primary Health Network following success in grant funding. The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network announced the start of the new general practitioners would include Wee Waa and Narrabri....

Call for Pilliga Road action

Pilliga resident and active community member Margie Cruickshank has raised concerns about the condition of the Pilliga Road with Narrabri Shire Council. “I would like to find out from council as to when they will be fixing the Pilliga to Wee Waa road,” said Mrs...

Zone cross country representatives

On Friday, June 3, eight students from Bellata Public School travelled to Narrabri to run zone cross country. Flynn McPherson, Audrey Cooper, Bethany Cooper, Max Eather, Lachie Eather, Patrick Lowien, Nina Lui and Owen Eather all turned up to run two or three...

Eisteddfod success for Bellata Public School

Bellata Public School took part in the recent Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod. The students participated in the poetry on May 31, June 1 and 2 and on May 24, Audrey Cooper came first place with her vocal solo of Whole New World. On Tuesday, May 31, Kindergarten, Years 1 and...

‘Cuppa and Connect’ program in Boggabri

Women’s health was the topic of a Healthwise ‘Cuppa and Connect’ program in Boggabri. Women were invited to come together for a complimentary cuppa, cake and to reconnect after the extensive period of cancellations and postponements of programs and information...

Defence personnel visit Narrabri High School

Recently, Flight Sergeant Rod Harvey-Hall and Corporal Dave Morgan from the RAAF visited Narrabri High School to deliver the annual presentation from the Defence Force Recruiting team. The team spoke with 41 very enthusiastic students from Years 10 and 11 on the...

Rowena – a cracker of a community

Wow, what a night! There should be more communities like the small township of Rowena. This small country town is a leader in everyone working together for a great night of food, entertainment and the excellent fireworks display. You will go a long way to see a better...

Country Press seeks a fair go from state government

The state’s country newspaper industry association, Country Press NSW has met NSW government representatives to address the challenge caused by diminished government press advertising, which is adversely affecting the regional independent newspaper industry. The...