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Topical 4/12/25

A poll of Britons about the country’s favourite Christmas movie has revealed that Home Alone is the top festive film. The 1990 movie, starring Macaulay Culkin, was supported by 20 per cent of respondents. This was followed by Love Actually (nine per cent), It’s a...

Thumbs down 4/12/25

Why do some people drive so fast around town? My 7-year-old child and I were nearly hit recently. Slow down!

Thumbs down 4/12/25

My daughter contacted the maternity unit as she needed the help of a midwife but was told there wasn’t one on duty. Where was she supposed to go?

Thumbs up 4/12/25

Thumbs up to the volunteers for putting up the Christmas tree in the block next to the post office. It looks fantastic - well done to all involved.

Super Saturday sees Wilga Hotel and Redfern Contracting start the 2025/26 campaign on the front foot

Narrabri District Women’s Cricket Association’s four teams put two weeks of washouts behind them on Saturday when they all took part in a blockbuster evening of super 10 cricket. The first of two double-header rounds this season, which sees all four teams play two...

Charlie’s Charts 4th December 2025

The local market is performing worse than the US market since the recent high. After a bounce from a previous support zone the local market is trading sideways, perhaps waiting for some kind of catalyst. The broad-based S@P 500 index looks to be marking time with...

Narrabri Netball Association representative sides named for the 2026 campaign

Narrabri Netball Association has announced the teams for four of its representative sides that will travel to compete at state title events in 2026. Trials were held at the Bev Burrows Courts last month for the under-12s, 13s, 14s and 15s teams, and four strong squads...

Ladies’ triples champs crowned before season breaks for summer

Six of Narrabri Bowling Club’s top lady bowlers farewelled the calendar year in style when the 2025/26 season’s triples final was contested at the club’s John McNamara Owen Campey Green on Saturday. Lorraine Scott, Debbie Gleeson and Janet Coleman were crowned...

Chamber Christmas street carnival set to dazzle again

The Narrabri CBD will be abuzz with festive excitement next week with the return of the much-loved Narrabri and District Chamber of Commerce Christmas Street Carnival. Chamber president Russell Stewart said the organisation, which has been planning the festivities for...

Barry Keys recognised for 60 years of service to Rotary

The Rotary Club of Narrabri has recognised Barry Keys for 60 years of service with the organisation. Barry was joined by family, friends and Rotarians when he received a special recognition award at last week’s club dinner meeting. Many in Narrabri and surrounding...

Narrabri Shire Council formalises support for business chambers

Narrabri Shire Council will formalise its financial support arrangements for local business chambers. Councillors agreed to adopt the new model of funding events conducted by the chambers of commerce in Narrabri, Wee Waa and Boggabri. The arrangement is similar to a...

Queenslander claims Narrabri Golf Club’s Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifier event in style

Narrabri Golf Club continues to be a happy hunting ground for aspiring female golfers, with Queenslander Justice Bosio securing a maiden professional victory at the 2026 Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifier event on Tuesday. The 21-year-old from Brisbane was the...