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Topical 2/6/22

McDonald’s restaurants has earlier announced it is closing down or selling its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. English is a living language so the move to close the stores with their famous trademark Golden Arches has been...

Thumbs down 2/6/22

Thumbs down to the owner of the little Jack Russell which was left on the back of a ute on Monday in the freezing cold and rain. The poor dog was soaking wet and looked miserable. Leave your dogs at home.

Thumbs up 2/6/22

Thumbs up to the terrific native grains demonstration held yesterday.

Thumbs up 2/6/22

Thumbs up to the fantastic local morning tea fundraisers held to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Musical talent showcased at Narrabri Eisteddfod | PHOTOS

Some magnificent performances in a wide array of music were heard at the opening section of the Narrabri Eisteddfod last week. Students and tutors are to be congratulated on the practice and preparation put into the production of performances reaching such a high...

Thumbs down 1/6/22

The wire rope dividers between the lanes on the Kamilaroi Highway from Turrawan south keep getting flattened by vehicles. Why not have a serious concrete traffic divider down the highway instead of the wire dividers which keep getting mown down at 100 metres a time?...

Church-goers say farewell to St Clement’s at Baan Baa

It was with heavy hearts that Baan Baa members of the St Clement’s Anglican Church attended the deconsecration of the church on Sunday, May 22. Clergy and people gathered to bring to a fitting close the ministries of the Word and Sacrament that have been conducted in...

Plenty to laugh about at comedy night | PHOTOS

Community members had plenty to laugh about at the Damian Callinan comedy show, with the regional tour hailed a rollicking success for our district’s farming communities. A familiar face of the Australian stage and screen, Damian packed his bags and hit the road for a...

Wee Waa and Burren boys shine bright in high school leadership roles

The small farming communities of Wee Waa and Burren Junction are very well represented in the 2022 leadership team at The Southport School, Queensland. Born and bred on the North West plains, the outstanding abilities and good character of high school students Joe...

Charlie’s Charts 1st June 2022

The local market closed lower yesterday as some analysts suggest that with the interest rate hiking cycle just beginning markets will be under pressure and heading lower for some time. The weekly chart shows a possible bearish flag pattern forming which could see...

Thumbs up 1/6/22

Thumbs up to The Crossing Theatre, a fantastic venue but when I was there for the ‘Meet the Election Candidates’ forum recently I was aghast how much noise the men’s creaking toilet door makes as it slowly closes. It sounds like the gates of doom and goes on for a...

Topical 1/6/22

It is flu time again. Health authorities are urging people to get a flu shot ‘without delay.’ The NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has warned of ‘the likelihood of a horror flu season.’