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April water testing below guidelines

April water testing below guidelines

Narrabri Shire Council has published the latest PFAS testing results for the Narrabri town water supply. The newest results of the Namoi reservoir have shown PFAS levels as below current guidelines. This means that the Narrabri Town Water Supply continues to be safe...

100th birthday celebration for Myra Smith

100th birthday celebration for Myra Smith

Narrabri resident Myra Smith celebrated her 100th birthday with a special morning tea at Whiddon last Friday morning. Mrs Smith was joined by family and friends as well as Whiddon residents and staff for the occasion. Well wishes were received from dignitaries...

Concepts for new town, village  signs now on public exhibition

Concepts for new town, village signs now on public exhibition

Narrabri Shire Council is seeking community input into new proposed town and village signs. The new signs would be in a vertical format and feature a design element relating to each area. In an update at last Wednesday afternoon’s council meeting, it was noted that...

Man seriously injured in motorbike accident

Man seriously injured in motorbike accident

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident near Burren Junction at 11am on Tuesday, April 14. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a man aged in his 20s for multiple injuries on the scene, before being transported by road to meet...

Double public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026

Double public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026

Anzac Day will be observed with a double public holiday in 2026. This year, Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. The usual village, town, state and national commemorations will take place on Saturday, April 25. However, the Monday following Anzac Day has also been gazetted...

Charlie’s Charts 23rd April 2026

Charlie’s Charts 23rd April 2026

The local index on a weekly chart looks to have bounced nicely off the uptrend line and is yet to make a new high. With resources in hot demand for the construction of data centres and the green revolution the uptrend could continue for some time after the higher cost...

Riders support rescue helicopter service

Riders support rescue helicopter service

Many in the North West community owe much to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for coming to their aid in life threatening emergencies. When disaster strikes the helicopter service is ready to respond, 24 hours a day seven days a week, to fly to the scene and...

Big sale increase to 7200

Big sale increase to 7200

7200 cattle were scanned in Gunnedah a big increase of 3800 against the short week last week. It was a fair quality yarding with large numbers of cows again. All major buyers were active as well as an increase of southern orders. Following the trend secondary cattle...

Taylor Oval aquatic precinct plans progress

Taylor Oval aquatic precinct plans progress

Moree Plains Shire Council is moving forward with plans for a new aquatic facility at Taylor Oval, confirming its commitment to delivering a modern, accessible precinct while meeting heritage requirements. At the March ordinary council meeting, councillors endorsed...

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre upgrades unveiled

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre upgrades unveiled

The Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre has officially reopened its artesian hot pools, marking a major milestone for the region’s community and tourism sector. Moree Plains Shire Council mayor Susannah Pearse joined fellow councillors and general manager Natalia Cowley on...

Enjoy farm fresh goodness at Moree on a Plate

Enjoy farm fresh goodness at Moree on a Plate

Moree’s black soil plains are part of Australian society’s beating heart. It’s where the wheat is grown that fills pantries with pasta, bread, noodles, and biscuits, and where cotton clothing is born. A region rich in agricultural production, helping feed and clothe...

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